Health & Wellness
Dec 1, 2025
Staying in Rhythm: Supporting Your Joy, Your Health, and Each Other
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Staying in Rhythm: Supporting Your Joy, Your Health, and Each Other
Business
Nov 26, 2025
WeLoveUs.Shop Partner RVL Wellness Co. Helps Black Women Cultivate Peace, One Puzzle At A Time
Brittny Horne turned a childhood love of puzzles into a wellness movement. You can find her vibrant puzzles at WeLoveUs.Shop, powered by ESSENCE.
Lifestyle
Nov 11, 2025
In Viral Clip, Marion Jones Admits Her ‘Knees Are Hanging By A Thread’ Following Her Track Career
The former Olympic great, who runs marathons, shared how her knees are holding up after years of running and dealing with an autoimmune disorder.
Beauty
Nov 7, 2025
Couple-Care: Dalijah & Willie
The pole dancer and pastor duo share how they became a match made in Heaven, their couple-care rituals, and more.
Lifestyle
Nov 5, 2025
Simone Biles Says You’ll Never Guess The Plastic Surgeries She's Had
The most decorated gymnast is in her WAG and baddie era post-Olympics and opened up about the enhancements that have contributed to her confidence.
Health & Wellness
Oct 23, 2025
Op-Ed: What Gucci Mane’s Vulnerability About His Mental Health Teaches Us About Healing In Hip Hop
His admission and acceptance of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia matter because he is naming what so many men in our community live through silently.
Lifestyle
Oct 23, 2025
Let’s Talk About Sex: Menopause Doesn't Mean The End Of Pleasure
Good sex during "the change" is absolutely possible. Our experts explain how.
Lifestyle
Oct 18, 2025
'This Is 59': Halle Berry Flaunts Her Ageless Beauty In Bikini Snap
The Oscar-winning actress and mother of two is radiating confidence, peace, and glow in a beautiful new photo.
Lifestyle
Oct 16, 2025
Her Aunt’s Hidden Breast Cancer Diagnosis Revealed A Life-Changing Family Health Risk
Her aunt’s breast cancer revelation, which was kept a secret, led Brooklyn Olumba on a journey to genetic testing and early detection that potentially saved her life.
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Health and Wellness
Mar 26, 2024
Halle Berry’s Doctor Confused Her Being In Perimenopause With The Star Having Herpes
The actress, 57, went to the doctor about vaginal pain during sex and was told herpes appeared to be the reason for it. That was not the case.
Health and Wellness
May 27, 2024
Why Do We Sweat While Sleeping?
Several factors may be at play if you’ve ever found yourself in a pool of sweat upon waking up. Here’s what you should know.
Health and Wellness
Jan 29, 2024
5 Best Exercises To Get Rid Of Your Mommy Pooch
Everyone has that one difficult area on their body that they are uncomfortable about. For most mothers, the pesky mommy pooch is one of them. Learn of low-lift workouts to flatten your mommy pooch.
Health and Wellness
Mar 19, 2024
Oprah Gets Real About Her Weight Loss Journey In New Primetime Special
The celebrated actress and former talk show host decided to share her weight loss journey with her fans, which includes taking medication.
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Essence Festival 2020
Jun 25, 2020
Michael Jai White and Gillian White Tell Couples How To Find Their Fitness Love Language
“Believe me. It makes the relationship better,” said the actor at ESSENCE Festival Wellness House 2020.
Lifestyle
Jan 20, 2025
Ananda Lewis On Living With Stage 4 Breast Cancer And Her Message For Black Women — 'Prevention Is The Real Cure'
Beloved TV host Ananda Lewis shares her story and a message to Black women about prioritizing their health in the new year.
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Health & Wellness
Jan 2, 2021
Black Owned Supplements and Wellness Products To Try
A protein-rich diet helps you retain much-needed muscle, boost your performance, and build stronger muscles.
Celebrity
Dec 18, 2020
Tamar Braxton Opens Up About Her Suicide Attempt On 'Peace of Mind with Taraji'
The singer spoke about the stress and family pressures leading up to her suicide attempt, revealing she “didn’t see another way out.”
Black Celeb Couples
Dec 4, 2025
The Best In Black Love: The Power Couples Of 2025
They made it Instagram official, got engaged, married, and welcomed babies, and some simply made us swoon. See the best Black celebrity couples of 2025.
Wellness House
Health & Wellness
Jan 2, 2021
Black Owned Supplements and Wellness Products To Try
A protein-rich diet helps you retain much-needed muscle, boost your performance, and build stronger muscles.
Celebrity
Dec 18, 2020
Tamar Braxton Opens Up About Her Suicide Attempt On 'Peace of Mind with Taraji'
The singer spoke about the stress and family pressures leading up to her suicide attempt, revealing she “didn’t see another way out.”
Lifestyle
Dec 4, 2025
Kimora Lee Simmons Has Stepped In As A Mother Figure To The Combs Twins
The twins, now young adults, lost their mom to pneumonia in 2018 and have had people like Simmons step in since then.
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Lifestyle
Aug 14, 2025
From Air Force Sergeant To Wellness Warrior: How DeBlair Tate Helps Women Heal Holistically
Tate wants Black women to know that there's no prize for achieving, despite burnout.
Lifestyle
Aug 13, 2025
Wendy Williams’ Guardianship Upheld Following New Medical Exam Findings
Williams has been fighting to be free from her court-appointed guardianship, which began in 2022. The new examination results could create a setback.
Lifestyle
Aug 13, 2025
Tamar Braxton And Cynthia Bailey Open Up About Their Battle With Uterine Fibroids
The two celebrities are some of the latest to share their challenges with fibroids and create awareness about the health condition many women are struggling with.
Lifestyle
Aug 12, 2025
Black Women Are Reclaiming Rest—And The Water—At This Martha’s Vineyard Gathering
As part of Ujima’s “Healing the Healers” activation, 70+ people gathered on Inkwell Beach with the iconic Polar Bears to take part in a decades-old ritual.
Beauty
Aug 8, 2025
4 Beauty Experts Share Their Top Mental Health & Wellness Practices
From taking nature walks to being present, and even just saying ‘no’, experts honor Mental Health Awareness Month with their favorite wellness practices.
Lifestyle
Aug 5, 2025
Dove Launches First Women’s Wellness Collection To Support Perimenopause And Menopause
The renowned brand has created a new hormone-conscious line to help women manage common menopause-related symptoms.
Lifestyle
Aug 4, 2025
Inside “The Time Is Now: Let’s End HIV In Our Communities” Press Briefing Presented By Gilead Sciences
The largest group of Black physicians, thought leaders, and celebrities were in one room to have a needed discussion about HIV.
Lifestyle
Aug 4, 2025
'You Burn More Calories': Weighted Vests Are Trending — But Are They Really Worth It?
From calorie burn to bone density, here’s what weighted vests actually do. A celebrity trainer dishes on what to know before strapping one on.
Lifestyle
Aug 1, 2025
Nourish, Move, Reflect: Your August Wellness Reset
A gentle, feel-good guide to nourishing your body and mind as summer begins to wind down.