Real Health Spring 2015
Real Health Spring 2015
In every issue of Real Health, you’ll find the hottest topics of interest to our readers along with cutting-edge health information.
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Features
Picture Perfect
Like many young black girls, actress Naturi Naughton took years to become empowered enough to look in the mirror and fully appreciate what she...
Herstory
Life for the ladies ain’t been no crystal stair.
Sweet Thangs
Many people think eating sugary foods can cause diabetes. Is there any truth to this popular notion?
Crave Dessert?
How to create diabetes-friendly sweet treats
Senior Moments
Like 6.7 million other women in the United States, Terrie Williams is the primary caregiver for a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s disease
Love You Too
How to care for yourself when you’re caring for others
Oh Snap!
Are you sick and tired of hair breakage?
Friendly Hair Advice
This 10-point checklist can save you some grief.
Stuff We Love-Spring 2015
A roundup of the latest must-have finds for hair, skin, health, beauty and more. These products are worth every cent.
From the Editor
Editor’s Letter-Spring 2015
Sometimes all that separates us from certain disaster are the small but important decisions we make.
Health News
When Opposites Attract
How do couples of different HIV status handle having sex?
Positive Action
Practice self-help if you’re locked up and living with HIV.
Pushing It
Invasive body art is a hep C risk.
Mouthing Off
What docs say about oral health and heart disease
Talking S--t
Don’t poo-poo symptoms of illness in your stool.
Strange Bedfellows
The sex machines are here and ready when you are.
Ask Doctor Dee-Spring 2015
Dorothy Horton, PsyD, answers your questions.
Breaking Away
Free yourself from bad habits for better workout results.
Hang Loose
Tired of the same ol’, same ol’? Try this workout.
Thoughts
Sorry, No Can Do
It may be hard not to say yes to friends who ask us to do them favors, but experts strongly advise that we keep practicing.
My Big Decision to Use a Little Word
When a friend asked me for a loan, I struggled with guilt but finally dug deep and said no.
The Expert Says-Spring 2015
Some ways are better than others to just say nope.
