Black people have a 30% higher chance of dying from heart failure than other races. Although our cholesterol levels are lower than Whites, ... Read More
Cholesterol
7 Overlooked Signs You Need Your Thyroid Checked
According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, 30 million Americans have some sort of thyroid disorder, but only half ... Read More
Understanding Cholesterol: The “Good” & The “Bad”
For decades, we’ve been hearing that there’s a “good” and “bad” cholesterol, but what exactly is the difference between the two? Well, for ... Read More
Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia! 10 Benefits Of Adding Chia To Your Diet
When you hear the word chia, your mind probably goes to those commercials with the fuzzy green novelty items that would grow a full coat ... Read More
8 Natural Ways To Lower Your Cholesterol
When some doctors sit you down to tell you that you’ve got high cholesterol, the first thing that may come to mind is confusion. What is ... Read More
Beyond “The Itis”: 4 Real Benefits Of Turkey
Thanksgiving is often referred to as the biggest eating holiday of the year. With all of that overeating, comes what many in the Black ... Read More
7 Easy Ways To Keep Your Cholesterol In Check
Yes, you know that exercise and eating healthy will help lower your cholesterol. But, let’s get to the nitty-gritty of what else helps you ... Read More
Operation Life – Back 2 Basics: Cholesterol (Video)
Whether it came from a family member or a cereal commercial, we’ve all heard the phrase “lower your cholesterol” but what exactly is ... Read More
Diabetes And Heart Disease: 4 Numbers You Should Know
If you have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, there is a good chance you may also have high cholesterol, high blood pressure along with high ... Read More
Tips For Lowering Your Cholesterol Level Easily
African Americans may be slightly less likely than other ethnicities to have high cholesterol levels, but there’s still cause for concern. ... Read More
5 Jobs that May Give You Heart Disease
Your job really may be bad for your health. A new study found a link between heart health – specifically heart disease and stroke – and ... Read More
My Story: “There Is Life After Stroke”
There is life after a stroke. Wanda Walton and her family had just spent the afternoon in the Los Angeles area. She was driving home on ... Read More