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Why Butt Fat Beats Belly Fat
March 26, 2010
Gaining weight mostly below the belt could be a health boon. And why baby steps won't cut it.
The Story Behind the Alarming Herpes Numbers
| March 12, 2010A report that nearly half of black women are infected is less about conspiracy and more a reflection of the shortage of black men.
‘Precious’ and the Pushback
| November 06, 2009We should celebrate Gabourey Sidibe's performance, not her size.
Big, Fat and Not Wack
| September 15, 2009"The Biggest Loser" is dramatic, fun, but not quite "real." Still, you can gain some real lessons about losing weight.
Move It, Lose It, Learn It
| August 27, 2009African-American children tend to be fatter than their white and Latino counterparts. And fat kids mean unhealthy kids. What do black parents need to do to unpack the pounds and tackle obesity-related health issues?
Black Don't Crack? Think Again.
| August 11, 2009Why black people shouldn’t count on our melanin for skin cancer immunity.
Staying Fit This Summer
| August 06, 2009How to pack up and take a vacation without packing on the pounds.
Fit Dad vs. Fat Dad
| June 19, 2009Being a healthy role model should be part of the job description of being a good father.
How to Lose Your Saggy Skin
| June 16, 2009How to lose weight without stretching your skin to its limit.
Staying Flu-Free This Summer
| May 28, 2009Still worried about swine flu? Sleep more, exercise more and have sex.
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