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
Cholesterol
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
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
The Many Benefits Of Coconut Water
Coconut water has been growing in popularity as a healthy beverage alternative for its added benefits to consumers' overall health and ... Read More
Bank Employees Call Cops On Doctor Opening An Account
Racial profiling happens in so many ways around us. Last year, a golf course owner called police on black women because they were playing ... Read More
Top 5 Reasons To Consider Giving Up Meat
More and more people have adopted a plant-based diet for several reasons. These reasons include weight loss, energy generation, a decreased ... Read More
Do You Have A Fatty Liver? Why Knowing May Save Your Life
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 ... Read More
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 ... 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 ... Read More