As a whole, we (Black people) have got to start having these tough conversations, especially when it comes to our health. I believe that a ... Read More
ATTR-CM
5 Key Challenges Facing Black Folks with ATTR-CM
Picture this: You're doing your thing, enjoying life's moments, when suddenly outta nowhere, you're hit with a health scare. Maybe it's ... Read More
How Anger Could Raise Your Heart Risks — And How to Manage it
Feeling angry can do more than just ruin your mood—it might also harm your heart health. New research suggests that frequent anger episodes ... Read More
Going Vegan: 5 Ways Plant-Based Dieting Is Saving Black Lives
Ever wondered how the food on your plate can also be medicinal? From the heart of our kitchens to the core of our cells, going vegan is not ... Read More
ATTR-CM: Understanding This Rare But Serious Condition
If you haven’t heard of ATTR-CM before, you’re not alone. A rare disease with potentially fatal consequences, ATTR refers to ... Read More
5 Heart Failure Symptoms Doctors Commonly Miss
Heart failure occurs when the heart is unable to pump blood to the body adequately. Heart failure cases are not uncommon in the United ... Read More
Flu, COVID Are Spreading: 8 Tips to Protect Your Heart
Flu and COVID are sweeping across the country, posing a particular hazard to people at risk for heart disease. These respiratory infections ... Read More
Staying Active Safely: Exercise Tips If You Have ATTR-CM
Although diet and lifestyle changes won't cure your Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), they can help you manage the symptoms ... Read More
Irregular Heartbeat: What Is It and How Do You Treat It?
Many things can make your heart skip a beat — the words to a song, a case of the nerves, or a near car accident — but these temporary ... Read More
8 Signs You’re Living With Clogged Arteries
When it comes to your body, there are so many unknowns that you may believe came from out of the blue. The truth is, your body is always ... Read More
How ‘The Blind Side’ Actor Lost 170 Pounds: “The Weight Started Falling Off”
Quinton Aaron knows the power of a success story featuring a talented young man and a mother figure who helps him beat the odds. Those ... Read More
What’s the Best Diet for Preventing Heart Disease?
Ask a doctor or a dietitian about the value of good nutrition, and you're bound to get a lesson on the heart. Indeed, nutrition experts seem ... Read More
