Wellness – Page 6 – Pride Magazine

Got Chest Pain? What to Expect After Calling 911

June 21, 2016

Every 43 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack. Getting to the hospital quickly is just one reason why people should call 911 if they have chest pain or other heart attack symptoms, according to the June 2016 Harvard Heart Letter.…

Are You Playing to Win?

June 14, 2016

By Elizabeth Colen Recently, I was watching the NBA Finals and the Golden State Warriors were down at half-time. The commentators said, “what do you think the coach is doing right now in the locker room?” Another commentator answered, “Three things the coach should be looking at.…

The Cost of Success

June 13, 2016

By Eddie Love Have you ever felt like your life was at a standstill? Maybe it frustrates you to see others accomplishing and acquiring everything you placed on that vision board. Yes, the same vision board that’s collecting dust somewhere! The vision board party sounded like a great idea until the gossip got juicy and the Moscato started kicking in…Right?…

Let’s Talk About Obesity

June 7, 2016

By Elizabeth Colen Did you know that obesity (adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 and over) is considered a disease and morbid obese (adults with a BMI of 40 or more) is classified as a disability? More than 35% of adults in the United States are obese.…

How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Saved My Feet

June 3, 2016

By W. Mamie Johnson According to research conducted by American Diabetes Association, kidney disease is the ninth leading cause of death in the United States. A large portion of African-American and Hispanic Americans are impacted by diabetes and uncontrolled high blood pressure.…

Stop – Clear Your Mind

May 30, 2016

By Elizabeth Colen When you were you a little kid, have you ever gotten lost in the store or park and your parents would find you all in a panic, crying, shaking and totally out of control? Do you remember the words they would say to you, as they wipe away the tears from your face?…

4 Strategies to Boost Your Confidence

May 17, 2016

By Elizabeth Colen Recently I attended a networking event called, “LipStick Mania Business Social” and the topic was about image. I was expecting the regular spiels about hair, make up, and clothes. To my surprise the speaker, Marjory Brifil spoke of inner image which I am all about.…

5 Ways to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

May 2, 2016

By Lashawnda Becoats As we stay connected to what everyone is doing via social media, television and conversation, it’s easy to see how feelings of inadequacy can creep up on you. Unfortunately, this type of emotional drain is more common than most people would like to admit. …

7 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Life

April 26, 2016

By Elizabeth Colen Ever thought of improving your life? Sure, you have. We all have and many of us talk ourselves out of it because we think it has to be all consuming, a total life transformation. We tend to get overwhelmed and never move forward.…

Are You A Food Addict?

April 19, 2016

By Elizabeth Colen When you hear that a person is an addict, you might think of a toothless, scratching, shivering, hunched over person that makes you want to cross the street when you see them. I am a food addict and no one would picture my face when we talk about food addiction.…