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Do the "Birthday Slide"!! [VIDEO]

Jazzy T — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:11:34 +0000

If it’s Your Birthday Make Some Noise!! DJ Maestro is back with another banger “The Birthday Slide”. It’s super easy and a lot of fun for the whole family. Check out the instructional video inside. Shout out to all the line dancers from the D to B Lo. The Birthday Slide is so easy and [...]

Right Or Wrong? Man Gets Arrested To Receive Health Care [POLL]

DJ Supreme — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 01:22:14 +0000

In Amherst, NY according to WVIBFrank Morrocco says he got arrested on purpose, so he could receive the medical treatment needed to save his life.

The 56-year-old was released from federal prison a year ago after serving two decad

Woman Sues Doctor For Informing Her She Has H.I.V. [#BIGDUMMYFILES]

DJ Supreme — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:15:29 +0000

A 31 year-old woman from Harlem, NY is suing her doctor for informing her she tested positive for HIV because she didn’t want to know. True story. The unidentified woman was feeling ill after gastric bypass surgery in September 2011, so she went to Dr Pavel Yutsis. He did some blood work and found she [...]

Would You Skip Meals to Live Longer?

DJ Supreme — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 05:18:22 +0000

This interests me because I have been doing a lot of research on juicing and alternative ways people control their diet. One of the inspirations for me to become interested in this is the Talib Kweli song “Eat to Live.” “Eat To Live” – Talib Kweli from The ICU on Vimeo. Also, the old saying [...]

What's Your Favorite Breakfast Food or Cereal? [POLL]

Todd Anderson — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:34:10 +0000

What’s your favorite breakfast cereal? Did you know that eating breakfast actually helps your mental state for the rest of the day? While you’re sleeping, your body loses glycogen. Glycogen is the fuel your body, and especially your brain, needs to be energized and alert throughout the day. According to most nutritionists, when you don’t [...]

60 Year Old Man With The Body of a 25 Year Old [VIDEO]

DJ Supreme — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:54:42 +0000

This is motivation for me to get into the gym. This guy is 60 years old and is in better shape than most people half his age. This guy does 700 push ups plus ten sets of pull ups and dips 5 days a week. He hails from the lower east side of Manhatten, NY. [...]

Fetal Origins: How The First Nine Months Shapes Your Life

bob.hill — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:17:50 +0000

While surfacing the internet last night, I came across a TED Talk that really interested me. It was by science writer Annie Murphy Paul. She talked about fetal origins. Paul starting the talk with a pop quiz: When does learning begin? Answer: Before we are born.

Magic Johnson on How He Has Lived With HIV for 20 Years.

DJ Supreme — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:38:16 +0000

World AIDS day is December 1st, Magic Johnson made an appearance on CNN to talk about how he has lived with HIV for the past 20 years. This should hit home because people don’t take HIV as seriously as they did 20 years ago. Magic Johnson talks about how he works out, he also mentions [...]

Great American Smokeout Thursday

bob.hill — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:05:21 +0000

Smokers listen up and I’m sure you want me to shut up. Tomorrow is the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout. It’s a day for making a plan to quit smoking. I know quitting smoking is hard, but you can increase your chances with help. The American Cancer Society has a lot of tools to help. Don’t go at it alone.

Rick Ross's Ex Elise Neal Blames Def Jam For His Health Problems

DJ Supreme — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 05:19:55 +0000

In case you missed it on Friday Rick Ross suffered from not one but two seizures. He had a brief fling/relationship with actress Elise Neal earlier this year. She predicted his medical ailment and had this to say to rumorfix.com

“I think they�

T-Boz (Of TLC) On Her Sickle-Cell Anemia, Brain Tumor! [VIDEO]

DJ Supreme — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:12:14 +0000

Did you know T-Boz of the group TLC had sickle cell anemia ? Well of course you did but did you know that she also recently had a brain tumor. CNN recently did an interview with her where she discussed her ups and downs. As well as a story of surviaval ! She is currently [...]

The Importance Of "Health"-Today's Black Pearls For Parents

Chris Reynolds — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:10:21 +0000

Every weekday morning at 10am, I bring you a daily affirmation from Black Pearls for Parents the book by author Eric V. Copage. They are inspirational thoughts, practical advice, and pearls of wisdom specifically designed for African-American parents.

This morning’s entry was “Health”. On this day, take time to assess your own and your child’s diet and physical activity; I pledge to make changes to include more physical activity; pledge to make changes to include more physical activity or a more healthful diet, if called for.

What's Wrong with Being a Black Doctor?

YoungNok — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:14:35 +0000

I Recently had a conversation with one of the lil’ youngins in the neighborhood about his plans in life, and of course, besides being a football player, a rapper, or a gangster, he had no idea what he wanted to do. Until I schooled him.. I told him about the countless opportunities he has in this world, [...]

Subway Bakes Up Healthier Bread

bob.hill — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:17:48 +0000

Yesterday I told you about McDonald’s making their Happy Meal healthier. Today it’s the Subway chain and their bread. The restaurant chain is adding calcium and vitamin D fortified bread to its menu. Each 6 inch serving of bread at its U.S. restaurants will provide 30 percent more calcium, which equals to a glass of [...]

McDonald's Happy Meal To Get Healthier

bob.hill — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:31:56 +0000

There’s word that McDonald’s Happy Meal is looking to get healthier. They have announced plans to add fruit or vegetables to all Happy Meals and reduce the portion of French fries rather than remove them from the meals. The current Happy Meal contains 2.3 ounces of fries, which will be reduced to 1.1. Apples slices [...]

New Study Says Impulsive People Weigh More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:14:38 +0000

We all know eating too much and moving too little can add a little extra around the waist. But can your personality lead to weight gain too?

A new study published by the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology says it’s possible.

Three researchers from the US Department of Health and Human Services followed nearly 2,000 people over a 50-year life span and found those who were more impulsive were likely to be about 24 pounds heavier than those who weren’t. They also found that subjects who weren’t terribly friendly may experience “a greater increase in the Body Mass Index across the adult life span.”

Bottled Water More Popular With Minorities

bob.hill — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:46:05 +0000

Is bottled water better for you? The experts say bottled water is no safer than tap water, but a new survey suggests that minorities are not getting the message. According to CBS News, the survey was based on responses from 632 parents who visited a hospital emergency department in Milwaukee-showed that Black and Hispanic children [...]