Experts Talk Solutions to Black Obesity
Black Obesity Crisis: The Root Talks Solutions at Policy Event Brightcove Settings Widescreen Single Video (New Player) 1741618572001 560 315 Check out footage from The Root's Focus on Obesity event,...
View ArticleOn Blacks and Fat: Venus Williams
Venus Williams: Health and Fitness Advocate The Root spoke to the tennis superstar about her off-court battle: fighting obesity in America. jenee.desmondharrisThe Root spoke to the tennis superstar...
View ArticleThe Root's Healthy Cities: New York
Healthy New York: Food, Exercise and Shopping From biking to vegan soul food, there's plenty going on in the Big Apple to supplement a healthy lifestyle. hillary.crosley1From biking to vegan soul...
View ArticleOn Blacks and Fat: Dr. Michelle Gourdine
Black Obesity: Health Is More Than Weight This author says black women can embrace their curves as long as they know their health stats, too. jenee.desmondharrisThis author says black women can...
View ArticleThe Root's Healthy Cities: Chicago
Healthy Chicago: Urban Fitness Options in the Windy City With plenty of parks and a thriving food scene, the Windy City makes staying fit a breeze. lynette.hollowayWith plenty of parks and a thriving...
View ArticleThe Root's Healthy Cities Series
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View ArticleThe Root's Healthy Cities: Detroit
The Root's Healthy Cities: Detroit In a city hit hard by the recession, here's how to exercise and eat well without spending a fortune. lynette.hollowayIn a city hit hard by the recession, here's how...
View ArticleIs There Mac-and-Cheese Rehab?
'Soul Food Junkies' Review: A Good Start Byron Hurt's film Soul Food Junkies encourages blacks to eat cultural delicacies in moderation. elon.james.whiteByron Hurt's film Soul Food Junkies encourages...
View ArticleHer Pounds Have Got Me Down
Girlfriend Gained Weight? Join Her to Work It Off Ask Demetria: If your girl has put on weight, work together to return to a healthy, loving place. demetria.lucasAsk Demetria: If your girl has put on...
View ArticleOn Blacks and Fat: McDonald's Senior VP
Black Obesity Crisis: Greg Watson of McDonald's on Healthy Menu Options We spoke about fast food and black obesity to Greg Watson, who is tasked with making the chain's menu healthier....
View ArticleDoes Philly Have the Answer to Obesity?
Does Philly Have the Answer to Obesity? jenee.desmondharrisThe city's approach has managed to reduce rates of obesity among schoolchildren, with impressive results among African-American boys.A study...
View ArticleSpelman's Wellness Revolution
Spelman Cuts Athletics to Make Room for Wellness Revolution Your Take: Health literacy for all trumps an athletics program for a few, the school's president says. beverly.tatumYour Take: Health...
View ArticleSeveral Factors in Spelman Athletics Cuts
Spelman Cuts Athletics Program: NCAA, Student Health Were Factors With changes in its NCAA conference and student-health issues, the reasons to ditch sports were clear. aisha.jeffersonWith changes in...
View ArticleFighting Obesity on the Playground
Fighting Obesity on the Playground dream.hamptonEbony contributor dream hampton's father and stepfather died of heart attacks that could have been prevented with a better diet. To combat unhealthy...
View ArticleKeep the Big-Soda Ban and Live Longer
Soda Ban: New York's Plan Could Benefit Black and Brown People New York's plan might create healthier choices for black consumers, so why fight it? hillary.crosley1New York's plan might create...
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