What’s Killing Famous Black Men?
African-Americans frequently look towards race and economic factors as our biggest challenges, but there are self-inflicted problems that are literally killing us.
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How You Can Help Your Heart By Fasting
African Americans are key contenders for heart disease. A new research study has now pointed out one step that is simple enough for us all to try. Fasting. Fasting has long been associated with religious rituals, diets, and political protests.
Read MoreWant To Keep Hypertension Away? Have A Bowl Of Cereal
For all you whole grain cereal lovers your morning favorite pick is a winner! A new study reveals having a bowl a day of your favorite whole grains can help lower your risk of hypertension.
Read MoreStar Jones Reflects On Her Past And Embraces Her Future [AUDIO]
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Attorney, Host and Celebrity Apprentice contestant Star Jones recently stopped by Sirius XM’s Hip Hop Nation’s morning show, Ear Candy Mornings with Renada Romain. She gave an in-depth interview about her battle with weight, the aftermath of her 2003 gastric bypass and depression,her current health status and more.
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A look at the causes of high blood pressure
According to the American Heart Association, one in three adults in the United States has high blood pressure, the rate is higher in African Americans. Find out if you’re at risk here.
Read MoreHigh Blood Pressure Resource Guide
Here are some helpful links to learn more about high blood pressure and how to prevent and treat it.
Read MoreLiving With COPD
COPD is one of the nation’s leading causes of death but most of us have no idea what it is or how to deal with it. Get informed and improve your lifestyle.
Read MoreWorking Overtime May Hurt Your Heart
Putting in extra hours on the job may be good for your bank account but bad for your heart according to a new study.
Read MoreBran Reduces Heart Disease Deaths
Most of us have heard that bran can help up lead a healthier life but new studies show a direct connection between consumin bran and improving our heart-health.
Read MoreA Dose Of Chocolate A Day Keeps Heart Attack Away
Doctor’s have given chocolate lovers a reason to celebrate with their findings in a recent heart-health study.
Read More12 Tips For Better Heart Health
Living a fast-paced life can cost your heart in the future, but what are some steps that you can take to improve your heart health right now?
Read MoreFacts You May Not Know About Heart Health And Heart Disease
Do you have any idea what keeps your hear ticking as it should? Check out some amazing and little known facts about your heart here.
Read More7 Steps To Heart Health
Assessing whether you are in poor, moderate or ideal cardiovascular health takes just seconds, thanks to a new American Heart Association measure of health factors and behaviors.
Read MoreLight Drinking Is Good For The Heart
Two major studies have shown that moderate drinking is good for the heart, but excessive drinking is bad for your health in general. According to Dr. Kenneth J. Mukamal, and associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School this study does not mean that drinking guidelines have changed.
Read MoreEating Carbs Can Boost The Risk Of Heart Disease In Women
Women who eat more white bread, white rice, pizza, and other carbohydrate-rich foods that cause blood sugar to spike are more than twice as likely to develop heart disease than women who eat less of those foods, a new study suggests.
Read MoreTake A Loved One to the Doctor
