What’s Your Top Health Concern?
October 28, 2010 by blackgirlgrown
Filed under breast cancer, emotional health, health and wellness
Mine is breast cancer. I was diagnosed five years ago. Fortunately, and by God’s grace, I found it early. Today, I am able to celebrate five years as a cancer survivor. It was scary. And still is. It is always in the back corner of my mind. I’m not the only one. WebMD asked women [...]
Muffin Tops Are Bad For Your Health
August 10, 2010 by blackgirlgrown
Filed under breast cancer, health and wellness
Call them what you want: muffin tops, love handles, a little extra lovin’. Regardless, they can be hazardous to your health. USA Today reports: If you are feeling a bit big around the waistline, take note: Belly bulge can be deadly for older adults, even those who aren’t overweight or obese by other measures. One [...]
Heart Disease Much Worse Than A Broken Heart
February 9, 2010 by blackgirlgrown
Filed under life
You can’t die from a broken heart. But you can die from heart disease, especially if you’re an African American woman. And given its relative anonymity, heart disease remains a silent killer with most women dying from a disease they never even knew they had. In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death [...]
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