This week’s featured recipe with Chef Jernard Wells for REPRESENT Men’s Health is Peanut Butter Chicken Stir Fry.  Peanut butter is high in magnesium, which is an important nutrient in the fight against diabetes. Peanut butter also has a low glycemic index, which is important for those diagnosed with diabetes and looking for something to […]

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is a key factor in disease prevention. Research shows that the risk of getting prediabetes and type 2 diabetes decreases when you make smart choices about your health. Here are a few tips that can help you get started. 1. Manage your weight. Fatty tissue in the body, especially around the […]

We all know at least one person with diabetes. It is not a secret that diabetes affects a lot of people in many different ways. Whether you are caring for someone who has it or you, yourself, were diagnosed, managing the disease can take over your life. There are strategies, however, you can use to […]

Written by Destinee Clowe Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men, but research shows a diet rich in the right kinds of vegetables and fruits can lower men’s risk of getting the disease. The prostate is a gland located in the male reproductive system, and its primary function is […]

Take a look at how you can plan a healthy meal that helps to prevent prostate cancer with Chef Jernard Wells. #REPRESENTMENSHEALTH

Maintaining A Healthy Cholesterol Level Written by Carleen Brown Maintaining a healthy cholesterol level is an essential part of good health. High levels of cholesterol can lead to fatty deposits on the walls of your arteries.  Over time, that build up can cause a narrowing or hardening of your arteries, which can lead to heart […]

Tips to Help Lower Your Cholesterol Written by Caitlin Williams It is never too late for you to decide to change your eating habits and work to improve your health, and when it comes to preventing high cholesterol levels, diet plays an important role.  So, here are two ways to use food to help.  Chose […]

High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol – What the Numbers Mean Written by Jiaya Ingram About 75 million adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure and cholesterol, and more than half are unaware.  Approximately 1,100 people die every day due to causes related to high blood pressure (HBP), and the symptoms are not always apparent.  […]

7 Facts about Cholesterol That Will Spark Your Interest Written by Destinee Clowe The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute defines cholesterol as a, “waxy, fat-like substance,” located in every cell of your blood. It is necessary for your body to function properly and aids in the body’s digestion, provides a protective barrier for every […]

Greetings, On behalf of our Urban One family, it is my pleasure to announce the launch of our REPRESENT. Men’s Health initiative. The REPRESENT. campaign was developed by my mother and business partner, Cathy Hughes. It is a quarterly initiative whereby all of the Urban One radio stations and Divisions work collaboratively in support of […]