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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2025 · 6 MIN

Top 5 Habits Keeping Black Men Fat and Sick (And How to Break Them)

from Daily Brief Podcast · host Albert Takem M.D

Black men die nearly 9 years earlier than white men in America. It is not genetics. It is habits, silence, and denial.In this AfroFit Rant, Dr. Albert Takem breaks down the top 5 self-sabotaging habits keeping Black men overweight, hypertensive, and underdiagnosed. From late-night hustling and silent stress to "healthy" smoothies that are really milkshakes - this episode is a mirror and a wake-up call.If you are serious about reclaiming your health - or helping the men you love - watch this start to finish. Which one are YOU guilty of? Drop it in the comments.Doctor's Orders start at - 04:35Download the AfroFit Diet Guides:African, Caribbean, and Soul Food plans: https://afrofit.btsdrtakem.com/Listen on Spotify & Apple:https://open.spotify.com/show/3J40lwdlfiS76FswnSwF9r?si=lYsUW0nhROqpEDuO7UN78QWatch more AfroFit Rants:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU_40gs4MamHK_QUFnlbnobjhGHWXUyMPJoin the Movement:https://afrofit.btsdrtakem.com/NOTE: In this episode, I referenced a 9-year life expectancy gap between Black and white men. While that was accurate in older CDC reports, more recent data places the gap at approximately 5 to 6 years. Regardless of the exact number, the pattern remains unacceptable and avoidable. Let us change it.#MensHealth #HeartHealth #MentalHealthMatters #HealthyHabits #PreventiveCare #LifeExpectancy #WellnessJourney #SelfCareForMen #HealthAwarenessQuestions for Dr. Takem and the team💡 Start your journey today with Maryland Primary Care & WellnessBook your consultation: https://www.maryland-primarycare.com/

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Black men die nearly 9 years earlier than white men in America. It is not genetics. It is habits, silence, and denial. In this AfroFit Rant, Dr. Albert Takem breaks down the top 5 self-sabotaging habits keeping Black men overweight, hypertensive, and underdiagnosed. From late-night hustling and silent stress to "healthy" smoothies that are really milkshakes - this episode is a mirror and a wake-up call. If you are serious about reclaiming your health - or helping the men you love - watch th...

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