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Breast Health for Black Women: Screening, Risk and What to Ask
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Breast Health for Black Women: Screening, Risk and What to Ask

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You'll see a lot of pink this month, but the most useful thing we can share is information, especially the facts that apply to...
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Healthy Hair Starts From Within
Healthy Hair Starts From Within

Your body treats hair as non-essential. Here's why a nutritional gap shows up in your hair first, and what to do about it.

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Why Hair Loss Looks Different for Black Women
Why Hair Loss Looks Different for Black Women

August is Hair Loss Awareness Month. Traction alopecia affects roughly a third of women of African descent, and the most common form of scarring hair loss in Black women is permanent once it progresses. Here's how to recognize both early.

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Why Your Hair Isn't Growing (and What to Do About It)

Hair grows about half an inch a month regardless of texture. The real question is how much of it you keep.

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Finding the Right OB-GYN: What to Look for as a Black Woman
Finding the Right OB-GYN: What to Look for as a Black Woman

The right provider can be the difference between being dismissed for years and getting answers. Here's how to find one of the good ones.

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Walking Is Underrated: How to Turn Daily Walks Into a Wellness Practice

What if the most underrated form of exercise is also the most accessible?

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Understanding Your Hair Type: A Guide for Natural Hair Care

The products that work for your best friend might not work for you — even if your hair looks similar. Here's why.

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Protective Styling: Benefits, Best Practices, and Mistakes to Avoid

If a style causes tension, pain, or damage, it's not protecting anything — no matter how good it looks.

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7 Daily Habits That Protect Your Heart

Your heart shows up for you every single day. Time to return the favor.

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