We have all had that moment when a jam comes on that instantly gets our hips to shake and has our feet doing a jig. It’s like a reflex, it just happens. Well this group of pee wee football players experienced just that. During the game, the popular song “Watch Me(Whip/Nae Nae)” came on as…
DetailsWho knew that the third Thursday in October celebrates National Get Smart About Credit? Although, Thursday is past, I wanted to share with my readers an article from Ebony Magazine titled “4 Bad Credit Behaviors to Avoid.” Author Lynnette KhalfaniCox, cites the following four bad behaviors: Over-using your credit cards. Co-signing for someone else’s loan.…
DetailsDmarjay Smith is an 8-year-old kid trainer from Jamaica. Watching his friends get bullied inspired him to become physically fit. He started training his friends so they too could defend themselves from bullies. Along the way, Dmarjay became passionate about fitness and being physically active. He has big dreams and a big heart. I think we can…
DetailsNot all fruits and vegetables are created equal. Meaning some fruits are higher in sugar, albeit natural sugar. And some vegetables are more “starchy” than others. Both fruits and vegetables contain carbohydrates. Eat fruits and vegetables that are lower in carbohydrates. Low carb fruits and vegetables are absorbed more slowly, thus avoiding a spike…
DetailsBreast Cancer is the second leading cancer in American women, it is second only to skin cancer. Breast Cancer is also the second leading cause of cancer related deaths, second only to lung cancer. An estimated 40,290 women will die from the disease this year. African American women have the highest risk of dying from…
DetailsWalking is one of the easiest activities you can do. In fact, you do it from the time you get up in the morning, to the time you go to bed. You probably have heard that 10,000 steps per day is recommended. In actuality, the Center For Disease Control recommends 7,000 steps per day. Walking…
DetailsLife is full of ups and downs. The ups are great, but the downs are challenging. The days of hardship can make you feel like life has stopped and time is stilled. During this time, you go through what I call a “life pause.” The movement in your life that you expected and planned for…
DetailsThe Journal of Neurosurgery Pediatrics recently published an article siting the increase in accidents related to televisions toppling on young children, often resulting in neck and head injuries, which could be fatal. In the blink of an eye, children will either climb onto dressers or tv stands to grab their toys or other objects.…
DetailsSugar is considered the LEADING CAUSE OF WEIGHT GAIN. According to research, Americans consume over 70 grams of added sugar per day. Sugar is found naturally in foods, thus most Americans are consuming well above 70 grams of sugar per day. The American Heart Association recommends no more than 25 grams of added sugar per day.…
DetailsSwiping your credit card is a thing of the past. Thursday October 1, 2015 was the deadline for all major credit card companies to switch over to the use of microchips. In the name of better security and stricter fraud protection, all credit cards need to have microchips. Also, merchants are required to process transactions…
DetailsMove It Monday, lets HIIT it. HIIT is short for high intensity interval training. HIIT consists of performing short intense periods of a challenging exercise for 30 to 60 seconds, followed by an easier exercise. This cycle is repeated for 20 to 30 minutes. HIIT is done at 80 to 90% maximum aerobic capacity versus…
DetailsOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a great time to educate women on the following about breast cancer: the latest in statistics risks factors signs and symptoms genetic screening updates on mammogram screening In the next four weeks we will look at all of the above. Today’s post will focus on statistics. Here are…
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