Ash Wednesday is the start of Lent. Western Christianity observes this 40 day period, from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday, and devotes it to fasting, abstinence, and penitence. According to the gospel, Jesus spent 40 days fasting in the desert before the beginning of his ministry, where he was faced with temptation, then he died for us. During Lent, most commit to giving up "easier" temptations (soda, candy, wine, etc) to insure they can stick with the commitment, Jesus didn't have that luxury. Instead of sacrificing something you know you will return to on Easter Sunday, why not take the next 40 days and dedicate it to your health. Make these 40 days the start to your Healthiest Life Ever; Self, Soul, and Space! Sacrifice your unhealthy eating habits, fast from stress and negativity, and abstain from polluting the environment. Here are some ideas...
Health & Fitness
Nick Cannon Suffers Kidney Failure
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Nick Cannon has been hospitalized in Aspen, CO for mild kidney failure during a recent trip, according to his wife Mariah Carey.
"This is a role-reversal. Last year it was me attached to the machines (after having dembabies) and Nick was there with me through it, and now here we are," Carey says.
Do Black Men Get Better Health Care In Prison?
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According to a new study of North Carolina inmates, Black men are half as likely to die at any given time if they're in prison than if they aren't.
The black prisoners seemed to be especially protected against alcohol- and drug-related deaths, as well as lethal accidents and certain chronic diseases.
Steve Harvey's Weight Loss Journey
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Steve Harvey, the King of Comedy, actor, and celebrated host of his own top-rated, nationally syndicated morning radio show, has long been known for these things: His extremely toothy, 1,000-watt, gleaming-white grin; his impeccably trimmed, unconventionally high afro; and his curiously long, baggy, and colorful zoot suit-inspired apparel. Indeed, this is the Steve Harvey you expect to see when you hear his voice which explains why his weight loss transformation made jaws drop to the floor.
Blackdoctor.org Gets A New Look In Site Redesign
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Beginning July 1, 2011, the nation’s leading health website for African Americans, BlackDoctor.org, is showcasing a new look and enhanced, easier-to-use features. The purpose of the new design is to provide users with more convenience, more choices and greater control. Intuitive navigational tools, new fonts, and updated graphics will help improve user engagement and site accessibility.


















