Real Health Spring 2011
Real Health Spring 2011
In every issue of Real Health, you’ll find the hottest topics of interest to our readers along with cutting-edge health information.
Features
Personal Best
What having a consistently inconsistent disease taught Montel Williams about becoming more proactive about treating his multiple sclerosis.
Inside the Issue
Does Race Determine How Multiple Sclerosis Affects You?
Studies say yes, but the disease’s differences may go deeper than just skin color.
Topical Treats
You may not think of food as part of your skin care regimen, but the vitamins and minerals in a well-balanced diet indeed provide...
Liquid Skin Support
Raise a glass to these revitalizing refreshments.
When Bedbugs Bite
and Other Allergy and Asthma-Causing Drama
Itchy Fingers?
For each of these triggers, specialists recommend ways to avoid allergic reactions.
Going Gray
Although color loss is inevitable, science is trying to find a way to keep hair in the black.
Stuff We Love
These products are worth every cent.
How Much Do You Know About African-American Hair?
Take the Real Health challenge and see. (Note: Some questions have multiple answers.)
Assert Yourself
Do you find it painful to stand up for you? Many people do. But only you can change that.
Stigma Free
After her HIV-positive diagnosis, Tembeni Fazo started a dialogue to end HIV discrimination.
The Expert Says
What’s the difference between assertiveness and aggression?
Life Quality Test
If you or your child has been told you have asthma, or even if you have occasional problems taking a good, deep breath, this simple test...
In Sickness and in Health
Love, marriage, a baby carriage and...HIV?
African Americans Are Wrappers
Black communities set the pace for condom use.
New Drug for Hepatitis C
For many African Americans with hepatitis C, treatment doesn’t work. Telaprevir, an experimental drug, may change that.
Blood From a Dragon
HIV drugs can cause side effects. But other meds can clear them up.
Cardiac Maneuvers
What women should know about heart attack symptoms
Cannabis Cuisine
May be just what the doctor ordered
What’s on Tap
Although many dentists believe fluoridated water defends against dental decay, some say kids are getting harmful doses of the mineral.
Say No Weigh to Bad Breakfasts
This first meal is especially important for black girls.
Exposed
The naked truth about “healthy” foods
American, Cheddar, Swiss or Jack
No matter which variety you choose, cheese can be a tasty part of a healthy diet.
Editor’s Letter
I?m Sick of Politics
