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While the rest of us were turning on our computers and begrudgingly returning to our offices post-holiday on January 2, actor Taye Diggs was busy...

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If you know anything about Phaedra Parks, it’s that the TV personality and attorney is a woman who has many jobs. One of her latest...

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The Caribbean is home to a rich tapestry of cultures and landscapes, with each island offering something unique. Beyond the well-trodden paths, the region’s quieter...

Once considered taboo, therapy, thankfully, has become more common for people trying to improve their quality of life–and the quality of their romantic relationships. In...

October London, a crooner known for his hit song “Back to Your Place” and for sounding like the long-lost offspring of Marvin Gaye, is dipping...

Push-ups, Sit-ups, squats, and running. These are some exercises people put on their priority list to get in shape and reach fitness goals. But sometimes,...