U.S. medical organizations have conflicting guidelines on the use of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs in blacks, a new study finds. Researchers say that about one in four black ... Read More
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Science Or Science Fiction: Popular Diet Myths Debunked
Turn on the TV, listen to the radio or go on the Internet. Eventually, you're going to come across some "late-breaking news" about a new "super food,” “clinically proven” vitamin ... Read More
10 Superfoods To Ward Off Heart Disease
Give your heart a boost and prevent cardiovascular diseases like stroke and heart disease by chowing down on superfoods rich in nutrients, fiber and healthy fats. Check out the 10 ... Read More
From Aerobics To Zumba: The Best Types Of Exercise For Your Fitness Goals
You know exercising is good for you and that you're supposed to do it, but what type of exercise should you do? There's so many options beyond running and walking. Even if you ... Read More
6 Reasons To Eat Flaxseed
For something so small, flaxseed has big benefits. Recent studies have shown that flaxseed, known to the world for thousands of years, may aid in lowering cholesterol, stabilizing ... Read More
Diet Or Exercise: Which Is More Effective For Managing Diabetes?
You hear about the importance of diet and nutrition all the time when you have diabetes. It’s true that what you eat and how you eat is essential to controlling diabetes. But ... Read More
11 Tips To Be Healthy For Life & Not Just A Moment
Anyone can make a healthy lifestyle change for life. However, most people only do it when they are forced to – medical reasons such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and even ... Read More
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 have actually been diagnosed, which means ... Read More
Avocado Toast To Your Health With These 4 Recipes [VIDEO]
It’s time toast got an upgrade. Bring on the whole grains and avocado. Step away from unhealthy butter and jams and look toward satisfying flavors and textures. A healthy dose ... Read More
Is A Stent Right For You? Questions Heart Patients Should Know To Ask
In the last 20 years, treatment options have proven so commonplace and effective in treating coronary artery disease (CAD), the most common type of heart disease, that many ... Read More
Protect Yourself Against Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms With These Tips
When Tommy Ford, the beloved actor who played sidekick Tommy Strawn on the hit 1990s comedy "Martin," passed away suddenly in 2016, the news left many fans in shock. He died after ... Read More
Master Teacher Yirser Ra Hotep Unites Culture & Black Health Through Kemetic Yoga
Yirser Ra Hotep has been practicing yoga for 42 years. Although he’s now an internationally-known Kemetic yoga master, his lifestyle wasn’t always on the right path. In his early ... Read More
Sleeping Naked: 4 Scientific Reasons Why It’s Healthy
Sleeping is one of my favorite activities and not just because of its rejuvenating qualities or its ability to give me a break from reality. Laying it down at night also gives me ... 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 truly manage your cholesterol. You Can ... Read More