This goes out to you and you and you. Thank you for your support, inspiration, encouragement, and business. There is nothing better one can offer another than knowledge and help. I have received help from so many on a continuous unconditional basis. ...
Posted Sunday, December 16th 2012 at 2:28PM
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Just recently, I reviewed a syndicated article online suggesting that more than 50 minutes of endurance exercise “may lead to early death” due to overexertion of the heart. While I understand that writers are pressured by the need for a good headline ...
Posted Saturday, December 15th 2012 at 11:53AM
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(Reuters Health) - Patients admitted to the hospital on days when the emergency department is overcrowded are slightly more likely to die than patients admitted on other days, according to a new study.
"We are suggesting that one reason for this a ...
Posted Saturday, December 15th 2012 at 11:32AM
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(Reuters Health) - Older adults' eyesight may suffer irreversibly if they don't have vision insurance, suggests a new study that argues eye health should be a mandatory part of regular health insurance policies.
Researchers found that people betwe ...
Posted Saturday, December 15th 2012 at 11:27AM
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In addition to regular exercise, you can greatly improve your cholesterol by developing good eating habits. In fact, elevated LDL (“bad”) cholesterol (and triglycerides) is directly related to what you eat as foods that are high in saturated fat, tra ...
Posted Saturday, December 15th 2012 at 11:19AM
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Why We Need More African Women Leaders
Melinda Gates
December 14, 2012
Earlier this year, I was deeply moved by Theo Sowa’s TEDxChange talk calling for more African women leaders. She argued that while the issues that African women face are an explicit part of the global conversation, the Afric ...
Posted Friday, December 14th 2012 at 3:48PM
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If you have been diagnosed with high cholesterol and are not sure what to do next, I have good news for you. Lowering your cholesterol to a healthy level is much easier than you might think.
Although the development of high cholesterol (hyperchole ...
Posted Saturday, December 8th 2012 at 3:23PM
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The treadmill offers an excellent cardiovascular workout but it also has various settings and exercise modes that allow you to tone and tighten your lower body, especially your butt. Two of the most useful are the speed and incline controls.
Using ...
Posted Friday, December 7th 2012 at 6:06PM
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For those of you who want to give a gift that will be appreciated how about some interesting reading material!
I just went to the bookstore on the hunt to find a Michael Jackson autobiography but I could not find what I was looking for. However I kn ...
Posted Thursday, December 6th 2012 at 2:19PM
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For successful weight loss and long-term weight management, it is important that you always take control over your daily eating and physical activity habits. Remember, to lose weight you must create deficits between the calories you consume and the c ...
Posted Monday, December 3rd 2012 at 1:21PM
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Not satisfied with the appearance of your back? Do you have excess ‘flab’ lingering around your lower back and sides that you simply can’t get rid of? What about your upper back? Are you tired of turning around in the mirror only to see flab hanging ...
Posted Friday, November 30th 2012 at 11:08AM
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Student Innovation Award Save Scholarship/Grant
TechColumbus offers the Student Innovation Awards to nurture and encourage future generations of technology entrepreneurs. The top two winners receive $2,500 placed into a 529 College Savings Account ...
Posted Tuesday, November 27th 2012 at 6:23PM
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QUESTION #2: Which HBCU was the first to have a fully implemented doctoral program in the field of nursing?
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HOW TO PLAY:
- You must be a registered member of HB ...
Posted Monday, November 26th 2012 at 6:19PM
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Posted on November 26, 2012 by Vanessa Garzon
More than 5,000 McGraw-Hill employees in the New York metro area and New Jersey were impacted by Hurricane Sandy. In the wake of the storm, McGraw-Hill employees reached out to each other via email, ...
Posted Monday, November 26th 2012 at 5:44PM
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Hampton Va. – The Hampton University Players & Co. proudly presents “Black Nativity,” a combination of African American scripture, poetry, dance and song. The performance will take place on HU’s campus in the Little Theatre of Armstrong Hall, Friday ...
Posted Monday, November 26th 2012 at 4:49PM
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QUESTION #1: Dr. Leroy Walker was one of the most successful track and field coaches in the United States. He produced 111 All-Americans, 40 National Champions and 12 Olympians. In 1976, he became the first African American in Olympic history to coac ...
Posted Monday, November 26th 2012 at 10:12AM
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The beginning of any career serves as the foundation for success. Some teachers start their careers and feel limited while others thrive and are open to new challenges. It is important to write down your goals and to develop a career road map that ...
Posted Monday, November 19th 2012 at 10:54AM
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Avoid undue weight gain on Turkey Day by following these 3 tips:
1. Jump-start Turkey Day with at least 45 minutes of physical activity. Hit the gym, go for a jog, or do a little bike riding for a calorie-burning boost before indulging.
2. Loa ...
Posted Saturday, November 17th 2012 at 9:16PM
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By Jarrett L. Carter, HBCU Digest
There are few places in Hampton University President William Harvey’s life where he doesn’t enjoy the best view. From his multi-million dollar new student cafeteria overlooking the Hampton River, to the top floor of the university-owned Harbour Center the city’s ...
Posted Saturday, November 17th 2012 at 2:24PM
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(Reuters Health) - White patients with the most common form of kidney cancer, called renal cell carcinoma, are slightly more likely to survive the disease than black patients, according to a large new study.
The researchers looked at nearly 40,000 ...
Posted Friday, November 16th 2012 at 12:19PM
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Place your order today to receive your copy of the HBCU Alumni
Magazine: http://hbcuconnect.com/magazine/ ...
Posted Thursday, November 15th 2012 at 5:43PM
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New Report Offers Policy-Driven Interventions to Remove Educational Barriers Undermining Black Men
Washington, D.C., Nov. 15, 2012—Participation from a wide variety of stakeholder groups—including colleges and universities, community-based organiz ...
Posted Thursday, November 15th 2012 at 12:27PM
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African Americans with heart disease who practiced Transcendental Meditation regularly were 48 percent less likely to have a heart attack, stroke or die from all causes compared with African Americans who attended a health education class over more t ...
Posted Thursday, November 15th 2012 at 10:27AM
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We have just a few days left to present these special opportunities with you from Christiana Care Health System!
If African Americans do not apply for these positions, we may not continue to get these great opportunities to share with you, so please take a look and apply for positions that intere ...
Posted Tuesday, November 13th 2012 at 3:16PM
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If you're one of many people who just don't want to hit the gym during the weekend then you certainly don't have to. Get in some fall cleaning instead and burn some calories while doing so. Here's what you can do today:
1. Start with some house cl ...
Posted Sunday, November 11th 2012 at 10:09PM
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