Heart failure is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While it is commonly ... Read More
Heart Failure
I Survived: Managing Congestive Heart Failure
Did you know? Hypertension is the most predominant risk factor for heart failure in Blacks, and aggressive management of hypertension may ... Read More
Are Heart Rate and Blood Pressure the Same? No, Here’s Why.
Lower your blood pressure. Get your heart rate up. Know your numbers. When it comes to heart health, understanding all the numbers ... Read More
10 Incredible Reasons to Add Walnuts to Your Diet
They might not look like much but walnuts are an unbelievably rich source of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. So much so that ... Read More
Toni Braxton Undergoes Surgery: “My Main Coronary Artery Was 80% Blocked”
Toni Braxton is opening up about a "traumatic" and life-threatening health scare that occurred as a result of her living with systemic lupus ... Read More
Mom of 2 Young Boys Was Waiting for Pizza When Her Heart Stopped
LaNysha Adams of Silver Spring, Maryland, was lying on the sofa watching TV when her husband, David Foss, went out to pick up a pizza for ... Read More
Heart-Healthy Recipes For Woman On-the-Go
When you hear about a heart-healthy recipe, you might immediately think about something that takes way more time than you have to spare. ... Read More
Air Force Member Diagnosed With Heart Failure: “I Could Barely Move”
As a logistics planner with the U.S. Air Force, Kassandra Benson deployed to Pakistan, where she worked long days and nights coordinating ... Read More
Fish Oil Supplements: The ‘Live Longer’ Pill?
Omega-3 fish oil supplements may slightly lower the risk of dying after heart failure or a recent heart attack, but they don’t prevent heart ... Read More
3 Signs Shortness Of Breath Signal A Potential Heart Problem
If it appears abruptly, don't dismiss it. Chest discomfort is a common indicator of heart disease, but it's not the only one. Shortness of ... Read More
Black History of Health: James Brown
When James Brown died on Christmas Day 2006 at age 73, officials at Atlanta's Emory University Hospital Midtown cited congestive heart ... Read More
A Heart Problem Almost Ended His Basketball Career Before It Began
When shooting guard King McClure showed up at Baylor University in 2015, he was one of the top recruits in the country. An NBA career seemed ... Read More