I Am a Proud Black Woman, Always Have Been

Tyra talks about how personal the issues affecting black women are to her, and how proud she is to be a strong black woman.

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Think It And You Can Be It

Actress Monique Coleman from “High School Musical” insists black actresses need to start auditioning for the lawyer and the doctor roles, not just the stereotypical black roles.

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Schedule Your Mammogram, Today!

Any woman 40 years or older should have a mammogram, and if there is family history of breast cancer, younger women should have mammography as well. Start educating yourself with these tips:

- It’s best to go to a center that does a high volume of mammograms because you will have better technology and a better outcome.

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Boob Jobs: Things to Consider

Boob Lady Elizabeth Squires, suggests a few things you should consider before going under the knife.

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Celebrity Boob Talk

What woman doesn’t have something to say about her own boobs, your boobs and, well, the state of boobs in America? These gems come from some of our favorite famous ladies.

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Is Darker Skin Less Beautiful?

Anchal, who is of Indian descent, talks about struggling with her insecurities on “America’s Next Top Model.”

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You’re More than What’s On the Outside

Body expert, Jessica Weiner, offers this advice for people who suffer from negative body images. Give some thought to who you are on the inside. We live in a world today that is bent on making us carbon copies of each other. And we have the massive influence of advertising and media that tells us our life will begin when we have something, weigh something, and wear something. A lot of people tell me they are waiting for a major change in their life before they live it.

Here are the top 4 things people seem to be waiting for:

“I am waiting to lose weight/be thinner.”

My answer is: Life doesn’t begin 5 pounds from now. You have to live your life now because the present is all we’ve got. Focusing on the future robs you of opportunities to enjoy your life – now. In the body you are in. Doesn’t mean you can’t work on your health or change your lifestyle. But it does mean you take your foot off the brake in waiting mode and put it on the gas to enjoy your life at full speed – now!


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Jeff’s Romantic Seafood Medley

Jeff’s famous seafood medley may have just been a ploy to get his girlfriend on the show for a surprise engagement, but we wouldn’t want to deny you this delicious recipe all the same!

Jeff’s Seafood Medley (6-8 people)
- 1lb Jumbo shrimp
- 1lb Jumbo scallops
- 1lb Peeled louisiana crawfish tails
- 1lb Lump crab meat
- 8oz Baby spinach
- 16oz Heavy whipping cream
- 1 Stick Real butter
- 1 Whole lemon
- 1box Bow tie pasta
- 2tbsp Minced garlic
- Olive oil
- Cajun seasoning
- Flour (optional)

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You’re a Pregnant Teen…Now What?

If you are a pregnant teen, consider all your options before making a decision. CLICK HERE for more information.


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Ten Tips for Parents to PREVENT Teen Pregnancy

The National Campaign to prevent teen pregnancy offers these tips to parents trying to help their teens make the right decisions.

- Be clear about your own sexual values and attitudes.
- Talk with your children early and often about sex, and be specific.
- Supervise and monitor your children and adolescents.
- Know your children's friends and their families.
- Discourage early, frequent and steady dating.
- Take a strong stand against your daughter dating a boy significantly older than she is. And don't allow your son to develop an intense relationship with a girl much younger than he is.
- Help your teenagers have options for the future that are more attractive than early pregnancy and parenthood.
- Let your kids know that you value education highly.
- Know what your kids are watching, reading and listening to.
- These tips for helping your children avoid teen pregnancy work best when they occur as part of strong, close relationships with your children that are built from an early age.

For more information and resources for the prevention of teen pregnancy, visit www.teenpregnancy.org

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