At my last annual check-up, the nurse took my vital signs, wrote a few things on my chart, and told me to sit on the exam table. As my feet dangled over the edge and the paper crinkled beneath me,…

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Omron. All opinions are my own. What a difference a month can make. In early March, I was making plans to significantly change my lifestyle to improve my heart health, and then COVID-19 totally…

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by OMRON. All opinions are my own. I recently celebrated my 50th birthday. Living half a century makes you take a deep assessment of your life especially concerning your health. I must admit that I…

The barbershop is a special place. Not only can you get a shave and a haircut, but you can also make friends, watch the game, and participate in lively discussions on politics, sports, popular culture, and relationships. During one visit…

Getting a great workout usually leaves you looking and feeling fantastic. That is unless you find that going to the gym causes your acne to flare up. Of course, you want to stay fit, but sacrificing clear skin doesn’t seem…

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Wahl. All opinions are my own. Let’s be honest. Beard grooming is a lot of work. You have to comb it, brush it, wash it, moisturize it, and our course, trim it regularly. However,…

We’ve all seen those guys who—despite pushing 50—look like they could easily pass for 30. What’s their secret to aging so gracefully? While genetics and a healthy lifestyle probably have something to do with it, the real secret to their…

Most guys wouldn’t think of neglecting their cars. They regularly get the oil changed, rotate the tires, and get tune-ups to keep their vehicles in tip-top shape. Unfortunately, many guys aren’t as diligent when it comes to maintaining their bodies.…

I’ve always had excellent vision. I used to brag that Superman called me when his super-vision wasn’t strong enough. I enjoyed perfect eyesight well into my early thirties, but things changed when I turned 35. I started to notice that…

Let’s face it. Every day, we’re under a tremendous amount of pressure to provide for our families, manage our relentless work responsibilities, maintain our health and fitness, and never show any sign of weakness. That’s an incredible amount of stress…

Many people were saddened by the deaths of actor Luke Perry and director John Singleton. Both men were in the primes of their lives and died from massive strokes. Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death for adults in…

  You’ve probably heard about intermittent fasting, and you might be wondering if this popular eating trend is safe for everyone. Here’s a look…

Statistics show that African Americans develop high blood pressure at younger ages than other groups, and African-Americans are more likely to develop complications associated with hypertension. Today more than 40% of African American men and women have hypertension and many…

When I was a teenager, my grandfather moved in with us. This was not his decision, mind you. All his life, he had been a strong, independent man and the thought of having others care for him was unthinkable. However,…

This is a sponsored post by Omron Healthcare. All opinions are my own. Throughout my life, I’ve tried to maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, there was a period when my work/life balance was out of whack and my health suffered.…

In 2017, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released new scientific guidelines for blood pressure. Previously your blood pressure was considered high if it was 140/90. The new guidelines have reduced that threshold to 130/80. Now more than 103…

Many black men deal with depression, but few are actually willing to talk about it.  As men, we believe that we have to be strong and in control of our emotions at all times. When we feel hopeless, helpless, or…

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Single Edition Media. All opinions are my own. Last year I ate too much during the holiday season. This fact became evident when my collection of custom-made suits and shirts didn’t fit…

As men across the country draw attention to health issues by growing facial hair for Movember (see Top 10 Moustaches in African American History), Clark Atlanta University is expanding its Prostate Cancer Registry. The registry encourages prostate cancer survivors to share their…

This post is sponsored by Neutrogena Men. All opinions are my own. My grandfather’s face told the story of his life. He earned his leathery skin from decades of working as a sharecropper underneath the blazing Lousiana sun. No sunscreen.…