Fat in your liver is a normal thing. However, too much can cause serious health issues for you. The liver is a meaty organ on the right side of your belly, weighing about 3 pounds ... Read More
Cholesterol
Cholesterol and Hypertension aren’t Mutually Exclusive
It’s rare in the human body that events happen in a vacuum—and very much like “The Skeleton” song suggests—everything is connected. And beyond the skeleton, the saying is ... Read More
Why Creating A Culture Of Health Is Key For Saving African American Hearts
While heart disease and stroke — and deaths from those diseases — have declined in the United States in recent decades, those advances have not been shared equally in the ... Read More
Cholesterol In The Blood: What You Need To Know
Cholesterol is a fat-like, waxy substance that can be found in all parts of your body. It helps your body make cell membranes, many hormones, and vitamin D. The cholesterol in your ... Read More
Eggs & Diabetes
For many people with diabetes, the most challenging aspect of care is determining what to eat. As a diabetes educator, one of the many questions I’m frequently asked is, “Can I eat ... Read More
#BlackGirlHealing: “What You Do Now Matters Later”
BlackDoctor.org is excited for this content partnership with GirlTrek to feature #BlackGirlHealing, an initiative created to document the narratives, struggles and successes of ... Read More
Eating For Heart Health With Diabetes
Diabetes is a major risk factor for heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, when compared to people without diabetes, people with diabetes have twice the risk ... Read More
Protein Do’s & Don’ts For People With Diabetes
Protein is one of the nutrition essentials needed to maintain a healthy diet. It is used to build and repair body tissue and keep your hair, nails, and skin healthy. It also helps ... Read More
Women In Your 20s: Take This Risk To Heart
Heart disease is the top killer of women. The majority of women between the ages of 40 and 60 have at least one risk factor for the disease. But many do not realize it. They also ... Read More
My Story: “There Is Life After A Stroke”
Wanda Walton and her family had just spent the afternoon in the Los Angeles area, and she was driving home on the freeway when her left side went numb. “She swerved the car … ... Read More
Hold The Fries: French Fries Linked To Higher Risk Of Death
French fry lovers beware! Chowing down on fried potatoes has recently been linked to a higher risk of death, researchers say. According to a new study published in the American ... Read More
American Heart Association Advisory: Coconut Oil Is RAISING Your “Bad” Cholesterol
Replacing saturated fat with healthier fat in the diet lowers cardiovascular disease risk as much as cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, according to an American Heart Association ... Read More
Low Carb Ketogenic Diet & Diabetes: Is It Safe?
You might be surprised to know that the ketogenic diet has been around for over 80 years. It was originally used to treat people with epilepsy. The ketogenic diet is very high in ... Read More
How To Use Activated Charcoal Like A Pro
Activated charcoal is becoming more popular for its health benefits – think anti-aging, gut health, toxin removal and so much more. But, if you’re new to the trend you may be ... Read More