Author: Christopher Palma

Solo travel can be a fantastic way to broaden your horizons. It means you can choose when and where you go, when to take a break or when to follow an adventure without consulting anyone else. Still, it can have a few downsides, like being responsible for every decision and

In the Mississippi Delta, which has the highest amputation rates for Black patients in the country — three to four times the national average— Dr. Foluso Fakorede, MD, CEO of Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi, an interventional cardiologist, has witnessed firsthand how the lack of education on treatment options for

In a time before Starbucks and independent coffee shops popped up on every street corner, Brandi Shelton found herself connecting with her hometown of Atlanta and destinations around the world through tearooms. “I loved to travel, and I drank tea; I found it to be a great connector when I

While celebrities might rake in millions from their “day jobs,” they’re also boosting their net worth through smart investments, endorsement deals and entrepreneurship. And, when it comes to creating wealth, diversifying financial portfolios and expanding their business, franchises emerge as a powerful asset, drawing high-profile figures like athletes, actors, singers

  Before he took the stage to host our Spring 2024 Health Summit & Expo, actor and health advocate Lamman Rucker chatted with Black Health Matters founder and President Roslyn Young-Daniels about what Black health means to him and where he finds inspiration. He also shares why Black men must

Going to the doctor’s office should offer relief, but for some patients, it is a stressful endeavor where they feel unheard and dismissed. Clinical and non-clinical interactions between doctors and patients are fraught with logistical challenges and emotional landmines. These have patients flocking to find other options and recoiling in

There is no guarantee that the first doctor a patient meets is right for them. For those with obesity, the challenge may be even more significant. According to Johns Hopkins, frustrations may mount for some patients. Researchers found that 37% of patients who had obesity switched providers up to three

Your dream job comes along, but somewhere in that fine print, you spot a noncompete clause. Your heart might sink at the risk/reward dilemma you now face. At the end of the contract, what will you do for the year it states you can’t work with competitors? And, for small

Excerpted from Acquisitional Wealth, copyright © 2024 by Josh Tolley. Reprinted with permission from Matt Holt Books, an imprint of BenBella Books, Inc. All rights reserved. How are you going to actually pay for a business acquisition? There are really two elements to this question: 1. How are you going

You may have noticed the influx of commercials and media coverage on whole-body deodorants. These products are precisely what their names allude to: they are designed to combat body odor in multiple areas. Even though we are primarily taught to put deodorant on our armpits, they are not the only