Fitness

Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation framework author Gail Christopher says Black health starts with changing America’s racial narrative.   by Joseph Williams   From disproportionately high rates of chronic...

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an adverse effect on people’s mental health, especially those of color. During the pandemic, many have experienced stress, anxiety,...

Sandria M. Washington is a proud Chicago-born South Side-raised writer, wellness-preneur, media personality, and philanthropist. As the owner and Chief Exploration Officer of She...

African Americans are 20 percent LESS likely to engage in active physical activity than non-Hispanic whites. According to the Department of Health and Human...

As many cities begin some phase of reopening and getting back to normal, for some of us, after developing new habits over the past...

As gyms begin to reopen, many wonder if it is safe or wise to return. A gym is a place where community transmission is...

The summer season comes with many challenges. Changes in the weather may lead to a weakened resistance to germs.  As the world still fights...

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States. This is a time to spotlight and raise awareness about the importance of...

Like other cities, Chicago is weeks into the response to the COVID-19 pandemic by Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot's, and by Governor JB Pritzker statewide...

The word lifestyle refers to the way you live. A healthy lifestyle is a way of living that helps you prevent illness and improve wellness. They are in your control and you may be able to reduce your risk of many significant health problems. Adopting healthier lifestyle choices can prevent or control many of the nation's leading causes of death. Healthy lifestyle choices should be made within the context of individual and biological factors, and your home and work environments. You are an individual and need an individualized plan of action to achieve your health and fitness goals.