7 mental health books by Black authors every reader should know about

7 essential mental health books by Black authors worth reading this month Subtitle: These seven titles — from a novel about a daughter's psychotic break to Michelle Obama's latest — make an honest case for why Black mental health deserves its own shelf. Mental Health Awareness Month arrives every May carrying good intentions and, often,…

ByGesi LloydMay 27, 20260Comments

Beauty

3 Simple DIY methods that could transform your eyelashes forever

These at-home treatments use pantry staples to help you grow longer, fuller lashes — no expensive serums required. If your lash game has been falling flat, it might be time to raid your kitchen cabinet. Achieving longer, fuller eyelashes doesn't have to mean spending a small fortune on salon treatments or high-end growth serums. A…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 26, 20260Comments

Skincare

6 DIY skin firming treatments made for black women

These six melanin-friendly treatments bring the glow — without the guesswork Black women's skin is nothing short of remarkable. Blessed with higher melanin content, it tends to age more gracefully than most — but that doesn't mean a little extra TLC is off the table. In fact, the right DIY treatments can amplify what's already…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 26, 20260Comments

Wellness

Your body never needed a detox — Here’s the real truth

Detox cleanses promise glowing skin and quick weight loss — but experts say your body already does the heavy lifting. The Detox Craze Has Taken Over — But Does It Actually Work? Scroll through social media long enough and you'll find someone pushing a juice cleanse, an herbal tea regimen, or a fasting plan that…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 24, 20260Comments

Health

5 harmful daily habits your dentist wants you to quit

Oral health is about far more than having a bright smile. Dentists say it can be a reliable window into a person's overall physical wellbeing and the small, seemingly harmless things people do every day are often the biggest culprits when it comes to long term dental damage. According to dental professionals, daily patterns shape…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 23, 20260Comments

Health

Marathoners may be running into an unexpected health risk

A new study signals a surprising connection between marathon-level endurance running and precancerous colon polyps — and experts want athletes to pay attention. The Unexpected Finding Shaking Up the Running World What started as a curious pattern in a cancer clinic may now have serious implications for endurance athletes. A small but striking study has…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 21, 20260Comments

Relationships

New relationship red flags that are being dangerously normalized

These subtle red flags in modern relationships are causing real emotional harm — and most people don't even see them coming. The Dysfunction Nobody's Talking About We've gotten good at spotting the obvious signs of a toxic relationship — the explosive arguments, the controlling outbursts, the blatant betrayals. But what about the damage that hides…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 20, 20260Comments

Skincare

Pregnant women, here’s how to outsmart stretch marks

What every expectant mother needs to know about prevention, causes, and keeping your skin glowing through every trimester Pregnancy is one of the most transformative journeys a woman’s body will ever take — and stretch marks are often part of the story the skin remembers. For the roughly 90 percent of expectant mothers who develop…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 20, 20260Comments

Dating

Dating in your 40s and 50s feels surprisingly empowering

What once felt intimidating can actually become one of the most freeing, emotionally grounded chapters of modern love. Dating in your 40s and 50s looks nothing like the chaotic whirlwind many people survived in their 20s. By this stage of life, relationships tend to feel less performative and far more intentional. There’s less pressure to…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 19, 20260Comments