Hood Health

September 28, 2020

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Are we still social distancing and staying at home?The number of coronavirus cases reported in the United States topped 7 million over the weekend. At least 204,000 fatalities have been recorded nationwide, an... Read Article

[WATCH] Florida Teacher Complains Parents Drink, Smoke And Appear Half-Dressed During Online Classes

September 22, 2020

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Teachers in Florida have announced that they are seeing unacceptable behavior during Zoom classes, not with students---but from parents.Boca Raton Elementary teacher Edith Pride delivered an interest... Read Article

[WATCH] What Happened To Soldier Vanessa Guillen?

September 13, 2020

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As a woman working in the entertainment industry, it's hard to hear stories like Vanessa Guillen's. I know the feeling of not wanting to speak up about sexual harassment in the work field and for many of ... Read Article

[WATCH] Words Of Wisdom From The Late Mr. Overton: The 112-Year Old Veteran

September 12, 2020

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The late supercentenarian Richard Arvin Overton who lived to be 112 years old lived a very full life. In this amazing short film by Matt Cooper and Rocky Conly, Overton details his secret to a long fulfil... Read Article

Rapper Azealia Banks Hints at Impending Suicide

August 9, 2020

New York rapper Azealia Banks hinted at an impending suicide this weekend on her social media stating, "I'd rather die a hero than some b***h people make fun of." The blog It's Onsite reposted Azealia Banks... Read Article

[WATCH] Goya Foods CEO Praises President Trump And Social Media Responds #BoycottGoya?

July 11, 2020

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Arguably one of the most popular Hispanic-owned food companies, Goya Foods is facing calls for a boycott after their chief executive praised President Donald Trump. Robert Unanue, the CEO of Goya Foods praised... Read Article

[WATCH] Can’t Believe It’s Vegan: Pressed BBQ Oyster Mushrooms

July 4, 2020

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Are you interested in veering into the vegan lifestyle but don't know how to make a healthy and tasty meal that will satisfy your tastebuds? Transitioning into a healthier lifestyle is definitely a challeng... Read Article

[WATCH] Guess Who’s Vegan In Hip Hop?

June 30, 2020

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It's time to get healthy by any means necessary and question the origins of what we put into our bodies. Veganism continues to rise in popularity as people of all ages vow to cut animal products from their die... Read Article

Hood Health 101: Fresh Kicks On, Yet Your Feet Are Kinda Funky?

January 18, 2016

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"Funky fresh, dressed to impress, ready to party." Your sneaker game is ridiculous. No one can touch your retros, your foams, etc. Yet your feet stink. And I don't mean no light funk! I mean that Frito, corn... Read Article

Hood Health 101: Diabetes Ain’t Sweet

January 9, 2016

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There are three different kinds of diabetes; Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes and Gestational Diabetes. So what's the difference? Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes has a few names. Some people refer to it a... Read Article

Hood Health101: Self Destruction! Leaving Those Toxic Behaviors Behind

December 31, 2015

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"Not only does America have a very serious problem, but our people have a very serious problem..." - Malcolm X That problem that we have is called "Self Destruction". We're moving on to a new year. T... Read Article

Hood Health 101: New Year, New You

December 29, 2015

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Yes. A new year is right around the corner. Gym membership will jump like crazy during the month of January and you might not be able to get a spot in on your favorite exercise machine. Traditionally though, by... Read Article

Hood Health 101: “Like Henny On The Liver..” Liver Damage And Disease

December 26, 2015

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"I burn rappers like Henny on the liver.." That's was an analogy that J. Cole used in his song "Relaxation" when describing the damage that he could do lyrically. It's common knowledge that drinking alcohol cou... Read Article

Hood Health 101: 14 Tips for Keeping Yourself Together Through the Holidays

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December 24, 2015

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This time of year can be overwhelming and stressful whether you celebrate the holidays or not. So many people are out shopping for gifts, traffic is high, travel is expensive, children are demanding, people ar... Read Article

Hood Health 101: My Neck And My Back…Handling The Body Aches

December 22, 2015

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Your neck hurts. Your back hurts. You don't have a job with heavy lifting. Despite the game they try to run on you, it ain't all due to age. A lot of it comes from unintended stress that is placed on the neck a... Read Article

Hood Health 101: Stress on My Shoulders: How to Re-Up

December 17, 2015

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We all experience stress on some level and in actuality, stress can be healthy. It can be used as motivation when working under pressure. Too much stress however, can literally harm you...or someone else. Do yo... Read Article

Hood Health 101: Lil Boosie Should Make You Reconsider Health Insurance

December 15, 2015

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Insurance is just one of those things. We struggle with justifying with paying monthly for something that we aren't seeing a monthly return from. Many of us also just struggle with adding another bill to our mo... Read Article

Hood Health 101: 12 Steps to Health and Wellness Goals

December 10, 2015

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Over the past couple of months, I have watched two women post on social media going super hard with their daily workouts. I kept trying to figure out how they were able to find the time and discipline to keep g... Read Article

Hood Health 101: “The Pillage” Pill Culture In the U.S.

December 7, 2015

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In the wake of the continual demonetization of marijuana(despite states opting for its recreational use and advances made in the medical field utilizing it), a true drug crisis has embedded itself in society. P... Read Article

Hood Health 101: Suicidal Thoughts: Depression is Real