Wellness

True wellness is about balance—mind, body, and soul. We’re bringing you expert tips, holistic health insights, and everyday habits to help you feel strong, centered, and ready for whatever life brings. Explore expert insight on menopause, perimenopause, medical conditions and screenings alongside mental health, stress management and self-care. These articles focus on everyday habits that support a healthy lifestyle and whole-person balance.

Sound Baths are a Whole Vibe

It warms you up on a cold day. Soothes you when you’re ill. It’s a staple at dinnertime. And certain varieties may help you lose weight.

Who Is Your Check In Person?

This small act of connection can have a big impact on your mood, relationships and health.

7 Habits of Hopeful People

Discover the everyday moves that can bring you peace, power and possibility.

Which Cheese Is Best for Weight Loss?

You may think of its creamy goodness as a guilty pleasure you have to avoid. But eat it the right way, and cheese can be good for you!

The Exquisite Perk That Comes With Getting Older

Hint: It has nothing to do with experience and everything to do with pleasure, spontaneity, freedom, and fun. Discover the gift that keeps on giving.

Pee Leaks When Coughing? Try This.

Doing these beginner yoga moves for just five minutes a day could help tone your pelvic floor—and keep your undies drier.

Here's What to Do If Menopause Gaslighting Comes for You

‘You eat too much’ and ‘you’ve got herpes’ are ways ill-informed doctors have misdiagnosed Black women's symptoms. Plus: 5 ways to access better care.

From 'Body Breakdown' to Losing 70 Pounds

Aisha Adams is beyond busy. Carving out space to thrive and drastically cutting carbs helped end her lifelong struggle with a fat disorder.

Where Them Fans At?

Book clubs are great. Brunch is fun. But coming together as Black women to talk about menopause with good food, games and prizes makes for an unforgettable gathering.

The Preventable Life Crisis Black Women Don’t See Coming

Pay attention to these red flags to protect your sanity, your time, and the ones you love.

Help Reverse Back and Knee Pain with One Simple Move

Walking backward, also known as retro-walking, can soothe your achy knees and back. Plus, it burns more calories than regular walking.

Avoid The Scary Surgery Too Many Hardworking Sisters Over 40 are Getting

Our digital habits may be contributing to a painful and potentially disfiguring health condition. Steer clear with these simple steps for preventing it.

I’m a Doctor. Here’s What I Know About the Healing Power of Prayer

I was praying right along until the minister said in a kind voice, ‘be quiet and just receive.’ I calmly did as I was instructed, my hands raised toward heaven.

Four Ways to Fill Prescriptions for Free (or Way Cheaper)

My monthly pharmacy copay went from $270 to $5. If you also find the costs of prescribed medications harder to swallow each year, learn ways to find relief.

Don’t Skip This Important Lab Test If You Are Having Mood Swings

You’re irritable and cranky and don’t have enough energy to do anything on your to-do list. Could diabetes be to blame?

Do Daily Showers Age the Skin?

Does a shower a day keep the doctor away or are you stripping your skin of the moisture it needs to keep your youthful glow?

The Disability Black Women Don’t See Coming

Catch this silent thief of sight that can begin in our 40s.

Wide Awake Past Midnight Again (After Turning in at 10)?

When we were younger, our elders called it fighting our sleep. Here’s a likely reason you’re still doing it—and how to stop.

The B-Word More Black Women Are Hearing

A follow-up biopsy after a breast exam isn’t cause for alarm. Here’s what I wish I knew before scheduling this screening procedure.