getty image: Article By Mary Anderson // EEW Magazine // LIFESTYLE If you want to do God’s will and soar to the heights He has for you, you have to ask yourself, “Who am I connected to?” and “Are they helping me grow?” Here are 10 signs your friends aren’t healthy. #1 They are a […]

Raising awareness around the risk of diabetes in the black community is very personal for Joseph Simmons aka Rev. Run and his wife, Justine Simmons. After discovering that both of their families have a history of type 2 diabetes, the pair decided to take action. So they partnered with leading diabetes care organization, Novo Nordisk and […]

Most of us are lucky to have at least one teacher who molded us into the people that we are today. To commemorate National Teacher Appreciation Day on May 3, we’d like to hear your stories about the teacher that changed your life. How did they change your life for the better? What would you […]

Traveling with your kids can be challenging. In all the hustle and bustle of packing and making arrangements, it’s easy to forget the extra preparation…

If you are pregnant, you’ll soon be bombarded by family, friends, and even complete strangers with advice and wild information about your pregnancy, you, and your baby.  Since ancient times, pregnancy and childbirth have been shrouded by old wives’ tales, myths, and superstition.  From crazy cravings, to tricks to determine your baby’s gender, prepare yourself with the […]

The Bushidō Samurai are elite masters in the art of self-defense. They are specially trained in hand-to-hand combat, but never fight unless they must. The Samurai moral code stresses mindfulness, self-control, loyalty and honor unto death. Thus, Samurai dodge confrontation whenever and wherever possible. These same principals can easily be applied to everyday life. Think like a Bushidō Samurai and avoid unnecessary […]

My parents are health nuts.  They are two loving, caring parents, but they are constantly in the process of reminding me how to maintain a healthy diet, mindset, and lifestyle.  Over the years they have mailed me numerous health related pamphlets, articles, and quick-lists.  Even though much of the information seems redundant, I usually read […]

Life throws all kinds of obstacles in our way – sometimes we have periods of time when all is well and – at other times it can seem as if every bad omen has come our way as we lurch from one emotionally draining crisis to another. Have you noticed how some people manage to […]

No matter what direction life takes you, there are always times when you have to make the transition from one environment to another. Whether you are trying to decompress on vacation after a long stint at work or are just getting back after time off, there is a lot to think about when changing one’s […]

VIA: WEBMD.COM – PHOTO VIA: SAVVYHEALTHFITNESS.COM Learn the lifestyle changes that can get rid of your type 2 diabetes.   Type 2 diabetes can’t be cured, but it can be reversed by eating right and exercising regularly. Do what Karen Parrish, 53, did: Take control of your disease rather than letting your disease control you. […]