Elev8 Health

Chef Eric Wells calls in with some commentary on President Obama, and, oh yeah, the healthy recipe of the week, garlic shrimp. The Basheer Jones and Company Morning Show offers an eclectic mix of information and entertainment with a positive, uplifting message every weekday from 6 to 9AM on Newstalk 1490, WERE. “A Few Minutes […]

  via cnn.com One in three American adults is projected to have diabetes by 2050, according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Friday.  An aging population, diabetics living longer and the increasing number of at-risk minorities are the main factors contributing to the rise according to the report.  However the […]

Chef Eric Wells calls in with a basic gumbo recipe, easily modified to your tastes! The Basheer Jones and Company Morning Show offers an eclectic mix of information and entertainment with a positive, uplifting message every weekday from 6 to 9AM on Newstalk 1490, WERE. “A Few Minutes with Basheer Jones” is just a small […]

The Family Unit is very important to children.  It helps shape and mold them when creating their lists of goals and values.  The stability that a family can have on a child is something that can make or break them. 

All across the airwaves,  media outlets reported long standing children’s’ show, “Sesame Street” was pulling the skit of singer Katy Perry and Elmo’s remix of “Hot and Cold” off their season premiere episode due to excessive comments from parents complaining about too much cleavage from the “I Kissed A Girl” star. What appeared to be […]

Do you want to spice up and surprise your kids with a different style of breakfast? If you’re kids love pizza, why don’t you try a breakfast pizza one morning? 

This week President Barack Obama traveled to Philadelphia, PA to deliver his second annual back-to-school speech at the Julia Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School.  Several dignitaries joined President Obama to support and encourage the kids to take control of their future and succeed this school year.

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a very serious condition that affects the blood flow to and from the main arteries from the heart. According to the American Heart Association, one in three adults in the United States has high blood pressure, the rate is higher in African Americans. People who suffer from […]

Below is a reference guide for high blood pressure. Consult the links below for more information about high blood pressure and remember to consult your doctor to determine the best way to lower your blood pressure. Here are some helpful links to learn more about high blood pressure and how to prevent and treat it. […]

Many families are preparing for the upcoming school year and looking for new ways to save time and cut expenses.  Some families have already gotten back into their school routine but are ironing out new schedules and activities this year. Authors Evelyn Sacks and Robyn Spizman released their book, “Eat, Nap, Play” (HCI Books) to […]

Here’s part II of our interview with Kelly Price.  She’s definitely busy with the community and gearing up for her new album coming out this October.  check out what Kelly had to say. ELEV8:  Are you involved with any other community service projects? KELLY PRICE:  Yes, I’m involved with this exciting organization called, “Broadway in […]

*The latest obesity report was released last week. And it showed adult obesity rates increased in 28 of the 50 states over the past year with the most overweight state being Mississippi where 33.8 percent of the adult population is obese. The report is titled “F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America’s Future 2010.” […]