At 47, Mark Allen was in the best shape of his life. He was well on his way to his goal of competing in 50 events before his 50th ... Read More
Heart Failure
Is Your Heart Beating Too Fast? Here’s How To Tell
Many of us probably don't know what our resting heart rate is, however, it is a key component of our heart health that is often overlooked. ... Read More
Men Have Shorter Lifespans Than Women, Here’s Why
You're probably well aware that men have a shorter lifespan than women, and that Black men have a shorter lifespan than men of other races, ... Read More
She Was Told It Was Menopause, But It Was Heart Failure!
Tannie was living her best life in Houston, Texas. She worked as a Court Service Officer and ran a wedding and event planning business when ... Read More
Are These Summer Favorites Destroying Your Future?
Summertime means it’s time to eat. Actually, it’s time to eat all year round due to the holidays but summertime is when everything truly ... Read More
Fruit Salad Might Be Yummy But It Can Also Be Very Deadly. Here’s How!
It’s summertime, so that means the best thing about the season has arrived: the food! This time of the year is when the best fruits are in ... Read More
Don’t Overheat! Tips to Keep Your Heart Safe in the Summer Heat
Summer is officially here and that means a rise in temperatures. As much as you may love summer, it can pose dangers for your heart if you ... Read More
Heart Disease May Have Nothing To Do With Race After All
You're probably used to hearing that your race plays a part in your risk of developing a certain disease. For years Blacks have been told ... Read More
One Bite At A Time! 7 Delicious Foods That Make Your Heart Stronger
Ever lost a loved one and dreaded the all too common yet relatively insensitive question… “How did they die?” It’s invasive and quite ... Read More
5 Ways Binge Watching Affects Your Heart
It's tempting to binge-watch TV shows, and it might be hard to get off the couch after just one or two episodes. But it could be worth ... Read More
Could Gout Medicine Also Help Fight Heart Failure?
The anti-inflammatory benefits of a common gout medicine may help save the lives of heart failure patients, researchers say. This could be ... Read More
3 Health Conditions That Increase Your Risk of Drowning
With summer comes warm weather and swimming. But for some people, knowing how to swim may not be enough to ensure their safety. That's ... Read More