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Control Diabetes with Yoga

Regular physical activity is one of the most effective tools in diabetes management. Exercise can lower your blood glucose (also called blood sugar), blood pressure, and bad cholesterol while increasing your good cholesterol. It improves your body’s ability to use insulin and contributes to weight loss which might allow you to decrease the amount of medication you need.

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Those foam anti-fatigue mats and clunky balance boards are so last year. Wurf Board is creating big waves in offices with standing desks.

Engineered by a prolific inventor - it’s the first reactive, air-spring surface that keeps you energized and healthy by engaging your back, legs and core.

It’s a well-established fact that desk jobs can be detrimental to your health. Studies show that sitting for hours at a time takes years off your life. Standing desks are a good start, but just standing isn’t enough. You’ve got to move! Frustrated by the lack of effective options, entrepreneur and JumpSport founder/CEO Mark Publicover designed the Wurf Board: a superior – and more comfortable – way to take a load off your feet, back and joints. Wurf’s reactive air-spring surface encourages micro-movements increasing circulation and oxygenation to keep your thinking sharper at work.

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Shariah Harris, 19, Becomes 1st Black Woman to Play in U.S. Polo’s Highest League

A 19-year-old is making history and disrupting the wealthy white male-dominated sport of polo at the same time. On June 30, Shariah Harris of Philadelphia became the first black woman to play high-goal polo, the top tier of polo in the U.S. This summer, the Cornell University sophomore hit the field at the Tony Greenwich Polo Club in Connecticut to play for the Postage Stamp Farm team in the Silver Cup tournament.

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Beauty Queen Uses Her HIV Positive Status As A Platform for Change

If you’re in need of a little inspiration, look no further than Horcelie Sinda Wa Mbongo, a 22-year-old activist, Fine Arts student, and recently crowned Miss Congo UK 2017.

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It’s Time For This Black Entrepreneur’s Product to be Implemented into Every Elementary School Across the Country

Dyke Robinson M.Ed., creator of Digibots Classroom Adventures Series says, “It is time for the Digibots Classroom Adventures Program to be implemented in every (K-3rd) grade classroom in America.”

Digibots (www.Digibots.com) are a unique concept created by African American inventor Dyke Robinson, who developed this innovative toy and publishing company to address inappropriate behaviors in the classroom for school-aged children. Inappropriate classroom behaviors are the leading cause why classroom instruction does not occur. His goal is to make this product accessible to every child on the planet. He wants all of them to have a copy of the Digibots Classroom Adventure series in their possession.

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Black Couple Debuts Their New Burger Line on QVC

Husband & wife team, known for their burger products, introduces innovative microwavable cheeseburgers on national television

Chevalo & Monique Wilsondebriano, owners of Charleston Gourmet Burger Company (www.charlestongourmetburger.com), have progressed from grilling their non-traditional marinated burgers at local farmers markets to having the opportunity of a lifetime by debuting their brand new frozen microwaveable cheeseburger line to a national TV audience on QVC on Wednesday, July 26, 2017.

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Mother Warns About Dangers of Exposing Newborn to Human Contact

Iowa newlyweds are clinging to hope as their nearly 3-week-old daughter fights for her life after contracting a deadly virus believed to be from a simple kiss.

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Yvette Gavin Selected As Speaker For The Ladies That Lead Tour

On Tuesday, July 18, 2017 elite business development strategist, certified trainer, and speaker, Yvette Gavin will speak on Embracing Your Entrepreneurial Spirit at the third annual “Ladies That Lead Tour” in Houston, Texas. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Health Center, located at 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, Texas 77004. Presented by The BOSS Network®, the Ladies That Lead has been featured in Forbes, Market Watch, Inc. Magazine and more.

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See New Clips of The EMOJI Movie

The Emoji Movie unlocks the never-before-seen secret world inside your smartphone. Hidden within the messaging app is Textopolis, a bustling city where all your favorite emojis live, hoping to be selected by the phone's user. In this world, each emoji has only one facial expression - except for Gene (T.J. Miller), an exuberant emoji who was born without a filter and is bursting with multiple expressions.

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Cummings, Conyers, Thompson and Brady to VP Pence: Remove Kobach from Election Commission and Rescind Request for Sensitive Voter Information

Today, Reps. Elijah E. Cummings, John Conyers, Jr., Bennie G. Thompson, and Robert A. Brady, Ranking Members of the House Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Judiciary, Homeland Security, and House Administration, sent a letter to Vice President Michael Pence requesting that he ask for the resignation of Kris Kobach from his position as the Vice Chair of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity, and that he rescind Mr. Kobach’s unprecedented request for sensitive voter information.

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Baker Institute Expert Examines Migration of Skilled Mexicans to Texas, Particularly Houston

While skilled Mexican migrants as a group have integrated into the economy and society of Texas, they continue to network with colleagues back home, according to an expert at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

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Grammy ® Nominee Sings About The Importance Of Good Mental Health

Tracy Randall, As He Continues to Battle Terminal Cancer but boldly speaks about his mental state throughout the process is Set to Release New Single Entitled ''Be Free'

On Monday, July 17, 2017, Grammy nominated songwriter and singer Tracy Randall, in addition to battling cancer for the second time openly speaks about his everyday struggle with bi-polar disorder, will release, 'Be Free-Official Video', the third single from his third studio album, 'No Judgment', to impact radio. The Lavish Records recording artist Tracy Randall isn't supposed to be here. In 2006, he was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia, underwent aggressive rounds of chemo and radiation therapy, and his doctors gave up.

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To Fight the HIV Epidemic, We Need the Black Church

Black Churches are more than places of worship. They are the vibrant hearts of the African-American community that bring the Gospel into our lives, inspire faith, grace, love and mercy and foster a deep commitment to service. For centuries, Black Churches and faith leaders have been at the forefront of the struggle for civil rights, including voting rights and the right to a quality education. And we need the Black Church's leadership for another adversary: HIV.

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TSU, HGAC to Begin New Transportation Internship Program

Texas Southern University (TSU) and the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) have partnered to facilitate an internship program for TSU transportation studies students. A memorandum of understanding was signed in March.

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Houston Texans Announce 2017 Home Game Themes

Team to Induct Andre Johnson into Ring of Honor

The Houston Texans today announced the themes for each home game in 2017.

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RodeoHouston to Reveal Custom, World-Class Concert Stage in 2018

For the first time in over 30 years, RodeoHouston will debut a new rotating concert stage on opening day, Feb. 27, 2018. Designed and fabricated by TAIT, the leading producer of live entertainment equipment in the world, the stage will feature the latest technology to boost concert presentation and fan experience.

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Summer Accessories -- For the Woman On The Go:

This summer neon and metallic are making a comeback, and the latest collections from G-SHOCK's S Series line maximize both styles for a fun summer wardrobe. Utilizing G-SHOCK technology, including Shock Resistance and 200M Water Resistance, these watches are perfect for athleisure wear but can also transition seamlessly to work or evening. G-SHOCK recently introduced the Vivid Color and Metallic Face Collections that both retail for $130.

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The New £10 Note Features Jane Austen. It's Already Sparked a Sexist Backlash

Jane Austen has officially replaced Charles Darwin as the face of Britain's £10 note.

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Pizza Hut Will Hire 14,000 New Drivers This Year

Pizza Hut knows you like your pies hot. That's why the chain plans to hire 14,000 new drivers this year, the company announced on Tuesday.

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Over Half of Modern Presidents Never Hit An Approval Rating As Low As Trump

More than half of US presidents in the modern era never reached an approval rating as low as President Donald Trump just hit, according to the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll and older polling data by Gallup.

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