Grown folks biz: Derrick Holmes is a visionary ahead of his time

Derrick Holmes takes being a visionary to another level!  The 54-year-old is a trailblazer and his undaunted spirit led him to become the only...

Why it’s difficult for Black people to visit the doctor

The Washington Post published an article a few years ago about the increase in African-Americans who now seek mental health treatment; this news is...

10 convenience foods to avoid like the plague!

As you age and the kids move out, experts say that less time is spent overall preparing and cooking foods. Mature adults tend to...

The Reluctant Fashionista’s picks for best walking flats

According to medical experts, women are more likely than men to have painful feet, and wearing high heels could be a factor. As we...

Do you need a refresher on smartphone etiquette?

People didn’t start using the term smartphone until 1995. Now, these devices have become so ingrained in our lives that it is difficult for...

We love poetry…Age has found me…

Age has found me... Age has found me with a tube of red lipstick, a missing front tooth and a partial I had to put in the...

Best products to fight under-eye dark circles

Even though we tend to show signs of aging at a slower rate than our white counterparts, we’re still prone to skin issues that...

We love…baked macaroni and cheese

Comfort foods soothe the soul and tend to stir up memories of warm and fuzzy times gone by. One dish that most folks love,...

Afraid of falling?

Loss of balance, it turns out, is not just a problem for the oldest of old.  Instead — like strength, agility and muscle mass...

Actress Denise Nicholas opens up about her past, present and future

We remember actress Denise Nicholas as the beautiful, refined, and smart school counselor Liz McIntyre on the 60’s/70’s TV hit dramedy, Room 222. We...