Real Health Fall 2005
Real Health Fall 2005
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
Unbroken Heart
From industry woes and a heart-health scare, Toni Braxton has bounced back with a new album and a dedication to healthy living.
Inside the Issue
The Ins and Outs of Emergency Care
Don’t have health insurance—or just need help in a hurry? Here are some insider tips to getting the care you need in the emergency room.
The Great Prostate Debate
Some doctors are doubting the accuracy of the blood test for prostate cancer. What’s a brother to do?
Getting a Loved One to the Doctor
When friends and family need a helping hand
Editor’s Letter - Real Health Fall 2005
God Bless the Child
Letters - Fall 2005
I’m the vice president of UAASA (Unite African American Student Association). Thank you for sending copies of Real Health.
Low or No-Cost Cancer Screening and Treatment
If you don’t have health coverage, free or low-cost testing and treatment for cancer may be av
Prostate-Friendly Foods
If you want to reduce your odds of getting prostate cancer, cut your fat consumption and make sure y
Heart Health 411
New ideas for fighting high blood pressure and heart attack
Antidepressants: Safe During Pregnancy?
A May study in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that taking certain antidepressants during the last three months of...
A New Drug to Battle HIV
For people with HIV, there’s a new drug on the block that promises to deliver a powerful punch.
Good News for Diabetics
If you have diabetes, need insulin injections and hate needles you may have a new option,
When a Son is Gay
The G-word can prompt silence, shame and condemnation in our community. But we’re all paying the price in staggering HIV rates and...
The Gift of Self-Esteem
Black children can face numerous challenges to their self-confidence. Here’s how to prime your child to succeed and stay strong.
Healthy Eats for Kids
Want to teach children about good nutrition? Try these tips.
I Got My Back
Janice Rhoshalle Littlejohn learned how to balance work and life with lupus
Solid School Lunches
At the cafeteria, your child may stand face to face with fast food and sugary treats. But you can te
In the Bag
Chef Cary Neff, culinary consultant for Jenny Craig International, packs tasty, healthy lunches for his own kids. Here are their faves.
What’s Your Exercise Type?
Take this quiz and find out
Destress, Soulfully
“Yoga” means union—the joining of mind, body, breath and spirit, incorporating ancient stretches, strengthening poses and breath exercis...
Ask the Sexperts - Fall 2005
Monique Brown McKenzie gets answers to questions you won’t ask in public.
Herbs for Menopause
Hot and bothered? Nature may have a remedy.
The Next Heart Fix
Finally, there’s a lifesaving heart medication that works wonders in black people. But it’s not without controversy.
Beauty Bits
Yes, they’re called beauty marks, but changes in the appearance of moles could be skin cancer.
