Real Health Summer 2014
Real Health Summer 2014
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
Dream Believer
The call came to Reverend Run in his sleep. It convinced him to wake up the black community about a serious scourge in their midst: diabetes
Inside the Issue
Step Lively
If your feet cause you pain, don’t try to walk it off. Instead, take the advice of this foot specialist.
Put Your Best Foot Forward
Tips for maintaining your tootsies
Smokin’ Hot
Get informed about the connection between grilled meat and cancer to lower your risk without losing any of the flavor or summer fun.
Unexpected Flavors
Forget meat. You can grill so many other foods!
Flake Off!
Although dandruff provides equal opportunity embarrassment for everyone, African Americans shoulder more of the problem.
Head-scratchers
Don’t mistake these scalp disorders for dandruff.
Stuff We Love-Summer 2014
A roundup of the latest, must-have finds for hair, skin, health, beauty and more. These products are worth every cent.
Editor’s Letter-Summer 2014
The best part about my exercise regimen was that it helped me to lose weight. That’s when I became hooked.
Body Language
Fat shaming won’t make a person lose weight. So what’s a better approach?
Taking Chances
Engaging in safer sex may depend on your mood.
Still Misunderstood
A new documentary takes a look at today’s HIV stories.
Last One In
Read this before making a splash in your public pool.
Meds Madness
Will a breakthrough hep C drug also break the bank?
Simmer Down
Don’t become a hot weather statistic.
The Proper Balance
What happens when bad bacteria outnumber good microorganisms in the vagina?
Ask Doctor Dee
Dorothy Horton, PsyD, answers your questions in her latest Ask Doctor Dee column.
Eating Outdoors?
Food safety rules always apply.
Gassed Up
Everyone breaks wind, but why does it smell bad?
C Ya!
Another reason to eat foods rich in vitamin C
Staying Power
Endurance exercises aren’t only for iron men and women.
Put Your Foot Down
Don’t let plantar fasciitis trip up your activities.
Finding Relief
Mark Collen’s art gives voice to his pain.
Soothing the Hurt
Many people choose meds to manage chronic pain, but alternatives exist.
The Expert Says-Summer 2014
According to Richard Fratianne, MD, founder of MetroHealth’s Burn Care Center in Cleveland, Ohio, music therapy is ideal for those seeking pai...
