Unimed Academy

10/12/2026

If you wear braids, extensions, or use any type of added hair, you NEED to watch this.

What if the hair you're using for your protective styles contains potentially harmful chemicals?

A recent investigation by **Consumer Reports** found some alarming results. In its latest round of testing:

-29 out of 30 braiding hair products tested contained lead.
- 100% of the products contained volatile organic compounds (VOCs), some of which can pose health risks.
- Even human hair and products marketed as safer alternatives contained contaminants.

For many Black women, braids and extensions are a regular part of our beauty routines. But these findings raise an important question: **Do we really know what's in the products we're putting in our hair?**

While detecting a chemical doesn't automatically mean a product will cause harm, these findings highlight why more research, transparency, and product safety testing are needed.

Have you ever experienced itching, irritation, or discomfort after getting braids? Let us know in the comments.

Watch Table Rounds for more important conversations about our health and communities.

Source: Consumer Reports

10/09/2026

09/23/2026

Hot flashes? Brain fog? Mood changes? Questions about medications or treatment options? Let’s talk about it.

We’re back on WBOK 1230AM this month, and we’re continuing the conversation about menopause and perimenopause.

Have something you’ve been wondering about? Drop your questions in the comments now or call in LIVE next Monday to join the conversation.

Dr. Princess Dennar and Dr. Darlonda Harris will join Kindness Deserves-It , answering your questions and breaking down what women need to know.

No question is too small. Let’s keep the conversation about menopause going.

09/18/2026

09/13/2026

What did you really know about menopause before experiencing it? 👀

For Sanita Irvin, one of her earliest introductions to menopause came from watching The Cosby Show. But like many women, there wasn’t a deep conversation at home about what menopause actually meant—or what to expect.

Now, she’s opening up about her own journey and why having these conversations matters.

When did you first learn about menopause?
Click the link here or visit the link in our bio to watch the full episode!

https://youtu.be/V08Lba84mqw

09/12/2026

We’re back on WBOK 1230AM this month, and we’re talking all things menopause! 🎙️

Kemba Kindness Deserves-It, Dr. Princess Dennar , and Dr. Darlonda Harris Darlonda Reynaud want to hear from YOU. What burning questions do you have about menopause or perimenopause?

From symptoms and hot flashes to brain fog, medications, treatment options, and everything in between....we’ll be answering your questions LIVE on WBOK!

👇🏾 Drop your questions in the comments below for a chance to have them answered during the show!

09/11/2026

“Lifestyle changes, they’re really better than any medication.”

That was one of the important messages Dr. Princess Dennar and Darlonda Reynaud shared during their conversation on WBOK’s The Front Porch.

During Table Rounds, they discussed how everyday choices can play a role in preventing chronic conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. From cutting back on sodium and being more active to making small changes in what we eat, prevention doesn’t always have to start with something drastic.

They also acknowledged the reality many families face: healthy food can be expensive, access can be limited, and busy schedules can make healthier choices harder.

That’s why conversations about health have to include both personal choices and the barriers our communities face.

Catch Table Rounds on The Front Porch every fourth Monday on

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08/31/2026

POV: You’re constipated because you don’t eat THIS. 👀

Yep… we’re talking about chia seeds. These tiny seeds can be an easy way to add more fiber and plant-based protein to your diet—and they’re super easy to incorporate into foods you already eat.

Add them to your:
🥤 Smoothies
🥗 Salads
🥣 Yogurt
🍽️ Or sprinkle them over your favorite foods

Dr. Denner breaks down why she recommends chia seeds to some of her patients and why this tiny ingredient deserves a little more attention.

Are chia seeds already part of your routine? 👀"

08/27/2026

That BMI standard you’ve been trying to meet…was never created with YOU in mind? 👀

BMI is still widely used as a measure of health, but its origins tell an important story.

Dr. Princess Dennar explains how the BMI was originally developed using data focused on European men—not women or people across different racial and ethnic backgrounds.

So what does that mean for women who are constantly told they need to reach a certain BMI to be considered “healthy”?

It may be time to have a bigger conversation about how we define health—and whether one number can really tell the whole story.

What are your thoughts on BMI?