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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A new study reveals that black Americans display lower levels of vitamin D and greater pain sensitivity compared to white Americans. Findings published in Arthritis & Rheumatism, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), indicate that ...
Posted Friday, November 9th 2012 at 11:32AM
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In stressful situations, your body responds by releasing a hormone called cortisol. Long-term exposure to cortisol causes your blood sugar levels to rise to the point that insulin (the hormone that lowers blood sugar) is unable to remove it from the ...
Posted Thursday, November 8th 2012 at 10:22AM
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Researchers from the University of Scranton in Scranton, PA, evaluated the amount of powerful antioxidants called polyphenols in 9 types of roasted and raw nuts and 2 types of peanut butter. Walnuts were found to have the highest amount of polyphenol ...
Posted Wednesday, November 7th 2012 at 9:21PM
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MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE’S PRE-ALUMNI ASSOCIATON
TO HOST 22ND ANNUAL COMMUNITY DAY
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2012
WHAT: Meharry Medical College’s 22nd Annual Community Day
WHEN: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, November 10, 2012
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Posted Wednesday, November 7th 2012 at 3:02PM
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Our President is one we can be Proud of! Americans, our vote is one we can be Proud of. This election will benefit our world for generations to come. Change is in motion and we will together make this earth better for the youth and unborn kids.
It sure does help to have a team that believes in yo ...
Posted Wednesday, November 7th 2012 at 1:19PM
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Excessive core work in the form of sit-ups, leg raises, and the like is actually bad for you because these exercises cause deep muscles in the front region of the hips (deep hip flexors) to become shortened and tight. Check out my article for strateg ...
Posted Monday, November 5th 2012 at 1:10PM
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Exercise is extremely essential in both the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes, especially given the fact that 90% of individuals with type 2 diabetes are overweight or obese. Besides being a key method for weight loss/control, exercising m ...
Posted Monday, November 5th 2012 at 1:07PM
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Greetings again friends!
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and November 14th is World Diabetes Day. If current trends continue, 1 in 3 individuals will develop diabetes in their lifetime. Together, we can stop this trend. Stay tuned as I will ...
Posted Saturday, November 3rd 2012 at 8:54PM
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Daily physical activity promotes growth and development of children. Physical activity also reduces the risk of obesity and chronic diseases during childhood (and adulthood). Visit my blog to see how a few simple strategies can be implemented into ch ...
Posted Thursday, November 1st 2012 at 2:53PM
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IndiaGlitz
The generous former talk show host reveals she has been using her riches to bring a smile to the faces of those with husbands and wives away on duty and has surprised 20 random families with presents rangi ...
Posted Thursday, November 1st 2012 at 10:00AM
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Would you like to know how you can lose weight and/or successfully maintain your weight loss, indefinitely? It’s much easier than you think. Check out my blog for 3 simple strategies that you can implement to achieve long-term weight loss success.
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Posted Wednesday, October 31st 2012 at 11:21PM
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CHICAGO (OCTOBER 30, 2012) – Chicago State University President, Wayne D. Watson PhD, will be presented with one of the highest honors, the Education Leadership Award, presented by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, (TMCF). The award is presented by ...
Posted Tuesday, October 30th 2012 at 6:41PM
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No stove top? No Problem! Check out 5 recipes you can make using a microwave.
Need to cook on a college budget? Make easy-to-cook meals in minutes using your microwave. These five recipes require few ingredients, but are big on flavor. So skip ...
Posted Monday, October 29th 2012 at 3:17PM
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If you're desperately wanting to lose weight and are thinking about joining a weight loss challenge or program that's offering to 'Pay' you to 'Lose Weight', you might want to read this first.
http://ninacheriephd.com/advice/you-your-body-and-your ...
Posted Monday, October 29th 2012 at 1:21PM
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Many people who look thin may actually be ‘overfat’, carrying a high percentage of body fat. In fact, up to an 80% increase in body fat can be found in people between the ages of 25 and 70 who do not perform regular cardiovascular (cardio) exercise A ...
Posted Monday, October 29th 2012 at 1:07PM
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By Gina Cherelus & Jasmine E. Harris
Since elementary school, Joseph Kelly knew he wanted to be in the military. He grew up in a family deeply rooted in serving in the armed forces with a lineage leading back to World War I. His father served as ...
Posted Monday, October 29th 2012 at 12:19PM
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Gambling Firms Could Create Category That Outspends Insurance
By: Alexandra Bruell Published: October 29, 2012
Hey, ad agencies: Feeling lucky? You should be. With online gambling newly legal in Nevada and a host of states looking to follow sui ...
Posted Monday, October 29th 2012 at 11:57AM
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