Real Health Fall 2009
Real Health Fall 2009
In every issue of Real Health, you’ll find the hottest topics of interest to our readers along with cutting-edge health information.
Features
Diabetic Shock
When a chronic illness strikes, we often focus only on the person with the condition. But diseases such as diabetes drastically affect their l...
Inside the Issue
Manning Up
Female empowerment and self-love are mandatory to fight HIV/AIDS among African-American women.
BMI Biased? So What!
Another study confirms that the body mass index (BMI) overstates the obesity epidemic in black America.
Bright Smile, Healthy Teeth
It’s a popular cosmetic dental procedure. But should you try tooth whitening at home?
Ring the Alarm on Chlamydia
When was your last screening?
The Low Down On The Down Low
Don’t blame men on the down low (DL) for the rising HIV rates among African-American women.
Ask the Sexpert
Sexologist Rachael L. Ross, MD, PhD, a.k.a. Dr. Rachael answers your questions.
Editor’s Letter-Fall 2009
Aging: Doing More Than the Math
ABCs of Testing Positive
Learning that you have HIV presents many challenges, including the question of when to start taking the powerful meds that control the virus (...
Your Attention Please!
What black parents need to know about ADHD
Hot Shots Required
Since the H1N1 virus, a.k.a. swine flu, first started making headlines earlier this year, influenza has been on everyone?s mind. Now, another...
Black Girls Battle Bulimia Too
Many Americans think eating disorders affect only upper-class white girls. But black girls are 50 percent more likely than their white counter...
Salt of the Earth
Salt is salt...or is it?
Juicing Up?
Why drinking acai and other fruit drinks isn’t the best way to get your antioxidants
Keep It Moving
Don’t let exercise-induced asthma limit your fitness goals.
Head Strong
By age 65, we lose about one tenth of our brain cells.
Damage Control
Styling techniques can harm your hair. Real Health teaches you how to counter the assault.
Hair Smarts
Celeb hair stylist Ursula Stephen, creator of Rihanna’s signature bob, designed this quiz to test your knowledge.
Growing Hope, Growing Food
When The New York Times first wrote about First Lady Michelle Obama starting an organic vegetable garden at the White House, I became...
