Distinguished leaders of African American ... women historians. It is now up to us to fill in the gaps locally, combing through club records, family archives, and historic Black newspapers to lift ...

weight control and health. But as an African American woman, she also knows that a workout has to include time for yet another routine that happens after her cardio and weightlifting. "I have to ...

(Medical Xpress) -- Understanding cultural influences on African-American women may be important in helping them achieve long-term weight loss, according to researchers from Rice University and ...

The reasons are still unclear. Some factors that may contribute are as follows: • Culture: African-American women are less likely to participate in weight loss programs and are less likely to ...

The facts don’t lie: African-American women have higher rates ... We Are More Prone To Insulin Resistance Even at a favorable weight, Black women are at a higher risk for insulin resistance.

The costly and timely upkeep of hairstyles may be preventing many African American women from working ... more concerning because excess weight puts these women at risk for hypertension, diabetes ...

African-American women may need to eat fewer calories or burn more than their Caucasian counterparts to lose a comparable amount of weight, according to researchers at the University of Pittsburgh ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - African American women who follow the same diet as white women and exercise just as much tend to lose less weight because they burn fewer calories, a new study suggests.

All three have launched individual campaigns that reflect an emerging priority for African-American women: finding creative ... "We've turned exercise into a weight-loss regimen," Parker said.