Real Health Fall 2008
Real Health Fall 2008
In every issue of Real Health, you’ll find the hottest topics of interest to our readers along with cutting-edge health information.
Features
Take Off the Mask!
Depression wears many faces in the African-American community.
Inside the Issue
Hair Health
Hair issues often go beyond the cosmetic. Our manes can unlock vital information about our health. perspective.
Expecting? Pregnancy Precautions
Few studies have examined the effects of hair dyes on the developing human fetus.
Are You Color Conscious?
Hair coloring is one of the oldest hair beauty treatments--even ancient civilizations did it.
Is Your Hair Going up in Smoke?
Smokers face an increased risk of accelerating the aging process, indicated by facial wrinkles and premature gray hair as well as premature ha...
Hair Journeys
Readers share their hair-health discoveries.
Hair Health Quiz
Take the hair health quiz
Hip Hope
How can the industry fight HIV when its music seems to fuel it?
Diabetes and Heart Health
Keeping blood sugar levels low may not be the way to go for everyone.
HIV Misinformation
Not within spitting distance of the truth
What’s Behind Your Smile?
The critical connection between oral health and overall wellness.
The Roughage Solution
How to include more fiber in your diet
More Than a Headache
How to manage the debilitating pain of migraines
Can’t Do Milk?
Getting the daily recommended dose of calcium can be difficult for those who are lactose intolerant. Learn how to reach that goal.
Sex: For Mature Audiences Too
How to deal with this “fact of life”
Ageless Wisdom
Fact: If you’re 50+ and sexually active, you are not too old to contract HIV.
Genital Hospital
Every man wants his “Johnson” to be up and running, yet few men are informed about common genital disorders that can affect them.
Nonprofit Shares
This former lawyer left the courtroom for good to help teen mothers. Her career move was well worth the risk.
Editor’s Letter-Fall 2008
The Power of Health
