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09/02/2026

The way men and women perceive one another can shape relationship expectations, communication and trust before a connection has a chance to develop. Clinical psychologist and relationship expert Dr. Adolph “Doc” Brown III returns to Soulibration to discuss how personal experiences, family messages, gender expectations and social media influence those perceptions, how hypervigilance can affect relationships, and what it takes to challenge assumptions and build healthier connections.

09/02/2026

Back-to-school anxiety doesn’t always look like a child saying, “I’m anxious.” 🎒💛

Sometimes it looks like trouble sleeping. A sudden stomachache. Irritability. Trouble focusing. Pulling away from friends and family. Or repeatedly asking for reassurance.

As children settle into a new school year, paying attention to changes in their behavior can help parents recognize when everyday back-to-school nerves may be turning into something more.

Swipe through for 7 signs of back-to-school anxiety and ways parents can help their children feel supported, heard and prepared. ➡️ https://blackdoctor.com/signs-black-children-are-experiencing-back-to-school-anxiety/

Have you noticed any of these signs in your child during the back-to-school transition? Share below. 👇🏾

🔗 Read more about supporting your child through back-to-school anxiety at the link.

09/02/2026

🎤 Lizzo has embraced the term ""weight release"" instead of ""weight loss,"" even after admitting she once tried a GLP-1 medication.

🧠 Research on intuitive eating cited in the article has been linked to lower BMIs and better scores on depression, anxiety, and body satisfaction.

🍎 Her approach leans on additive habits like nourishing movement, mindful eating, and community joy rather than restriction alone.

💬 As Lizzo shows, health and happiness can go far beyond what any scale can measure. 🎤🧠✨

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09/02/2026

🌞 New research analyzing 491 cases from a U.S. national health and nutrition survey found that lower vitamin D levels were significantly associated with more severe psoriasis.

✨ Vitamin E, vitamin A, and vitamin B12 may also help reduce inflammation, itching, and redness, though many people with psoriasis are deficient in these nutrients.

🩺 Dermatologists often prescribe topical or oral vitamin D and retinoids derived from vitamin A to help manage flare-ups and skin cell growth.

💬 Always talk to your healthcare provider before adding any vitamin or supplement to your psoriasis routine. 🌞✨🩺

Here are four vitamins and supplements that you should consider taking to help you combat your psoriasis symptoms.

09/02/2026

🧱 Multiple sclerosis can chip away at memory, focus, and fine motor control, and one surprisingly simple hobby is helping some patients cope: adult LEGO building.

🧩 Constructing LEGO sets works like a 3D puzzle, requiring concentration and problem-solving that many people with MS find genuinely satisfying and calming.

✋ Manipulating small bricks of different shapes and sizes can help strengthen and stretch fingers and hands, while the step-by-step process builds focus and reduces distraction over time.

💬 It's low-impact, affordable, and might be worth trying if you're looking for a new way to manage MS symptoms. 🧱🧩✨

Fine motor and cognitive abilities can improve thanks to the adult-oriented construction kits of the timeless children's toy--Legos.

09/01/2026

Sickle cell pain is real. So is the stigma. ❤️‍🩹🩸

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, a time to amplify the voices of people living with sickle cell disease (SCD) and challenge the misconceptions that can stand between patients and the care they deserve.

For too long, people with sickle cell—many of them Black—have faced their pain being dismissed, undertreated or unfairly labeled when seeking relief. Behind every statistic is a person navigating a lifelong condition that deserves to be met with compassion, urgency and quality care.

This month, BlackDoctor.com is committed to breaking the stigma, sharing trusted sickle cell information, highlighting advances in treatment and research, and uplifting the experiences of our community.

❤️ One world. One voice. One fight against sickle cell disease. What’s one thing you wish more people understood about sickle cell? Share below. 👇🏾

09/01/2026

🎥 Content creator Nara Smith opened up in a recent interview about her struggles with postpartum anxiety, including nights she describes as feeling like she "wasn't really there."

📊 Nearly 40% of Black mothers face maternal mental health conditions like postpartum anxiety. Despite being twice as likely to experience it compared to white women, Black mothers are only half as likely to receive treatment due to systemic racism, stigma, and medical mistrust.

🧠 Smith also described derealization, a dissociative symptom that can make the world feel dreamlike or foggy, which experts say is different from postpartum psychosis but still worth talking to a provider about.

💬 If you're a new mom feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone, and it's okay to say so out loud. 🎥📊✨

Nara Smith opened up about her struggles with postpartum anxiety in a recent interview.

09/01/2026

😮‍💨 Cortisol naturally rises in the early morning and tapers off by night. Chronic stress can flatten that rhythm and keep your body stuck in the "on" position.

🧘 Simple tools like slow breathing, five minutes of meditation, or a 10-20 minute walk in nature can help lower cortisol and calm the nervous system.

🫱🏽‍🫲🏾 Touch and connection matter too. Hugging someone you love releases oxytocin, which works as a natural counterbalance to cortisol.

💬 Prioritizing self-care to manage stress is not selfish, it's essential. 🧠💆🏾‍♀️🌿✨

Prioritizing self-care to manage stress is not selfish: it’s essential. Use these tools to help lower your stress and daily cortisol levels.

08/31/2026

Learn about breast cancer symptoms, early detection, screening guidelines, and treatment options in this expert-led panel. Focused on disparities affecting Black women, this discussion covers patient advocacy, mental health, clinical trials, and the latest advances in breast cancer care.

08/31/2026

Brother to Brother Panel: Prostate Cancer.