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Wellness Check – 5 Moves for a Strong Upper Body
We’re still deep in winter, but now is the time to get in shape for tank top season.Grab a pair of light and heavy weights and try five moves for toned, strong arms and shoulders.Do as many repetitions as possible for 45 seconds, paying close attention to your form....
Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250: Dr. J. Robert Gladden forged a great path for other Black Orthopaedic Surgeons after becoming the first board-certified African-American surgeon on Jan. 22, 1949.
Gladden was born Oct. 29, 1911 in Charlotte, N.C. He first entered college at Long Island University, and earned a medical degree from Meharry Medical College. Studying his field at Howard University, he became the first orthopedic resident at the institution. The...
HBCU Corner – NCAA Adds Flag Football as Emerging Sport with HBCUs Leading the Way
NCAA approval of women’s Flag Football as an emerging sport marks a major milestone for HBCU athletics and conference-led innovation.The decision was approved on Jan. 16 at the 2026 NCAA Convention near Washington, D.C. Representatives from all three divisions...
Wellness Check – These Foods Contribute to Rapid Cognitive Decline
A study by the Alzheimer’s Association found that eating highly processed foods like sugar-laden drinks, frozen meals, and ramen noodles may be linked to a faster rate of cognitive decline. In monitoring the diets of more than 10,000 middle-aged and older adults,...
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