How to Stay Fit and Avoid Falls By Yolanda Brunson – Sarrabo They don’t tell you that being 50+ involves constant retooling to feel better when the body starts acting its age. The body does have a way of showing out, and that reality is very profound. The range of change may include the new, […]

Yes, these signs and symptoms may be more subtle on darker skin. If you have lots of moles, skin tags and dark patches (and at 50+ who doesn’t?), see a dermatologist and clearly express your concerns. If you’re observing changes in a mole, tell your doctor immediately, and insist that it be biopsied.
And please. If you’ve got a mole that bugs you, don’t DIY by grabbing a pair of scissors and snipping it off. Your body is not a craft project! Modern mole removal may be done painlessly, in seconds, by laser, leaving no scar behind, just beautiful, healthy Black skin to glow and gleam another day in the glorious sun.

CAROLE JONES TCB Your CBD + THC! For serial entrepreneur-turned-hemp farmer Carole Y. Jones, every day is Earth Day (it’s Saturday, April 22 for the rest of us). And to say this hemp-tress has a “growth mindset” is an understatement! Since 2021, Jones has worked the Cameron, South Carolina soil to grow hemp. Her crops […]

Even city girls benefit from appreciating plants, whether adding more greens to your plate or “forest bathing” by enjoying nature at your local park. Check out our tips on the vibes of specific houseplants, and why you might consider learning to compost (worms optional).

CLUTTER, TRAUMA, HOARDING Tanisha Lyons-Porter is a professional organizer based in Los Angeles who founded her company, www.naturalbornorganizers.com, in 2013. Her sunny smile and genuinely kind approach help make the prospect of de-cluttering less daunting. “I don’t want to offend, but I do want to agitate,” she will often say on Instagram @naturalbornorganizers, averting her […]