I stood there in the middle of my living room stuck in disbelief. Why was the entire right- side of my body numb? All I could think about ... Read More
Heart Failure
5 Ways to Slash Your Risk of Heart Failure
Heart failure, which happens when the heart can no longer pump enough blood and oxygen to support other organs in the body, affects around ... Read More
Real Housewives Star’s Son Suffers Heart Failure AND Stroke at Only 23!
Former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Nene Leakes, is no stranger to sharing her life on social media. But this time she shared something ... Read More
Keep Your Heart Healthy At Any Age
Happy heart, happy life! So what’s the key to maintaining a healthy heart no matter your age? According to The American Heart Association, ... Read More
This Triathlete Survived The Unthinkable: 40 Minutes Without a Steady Heartbeat
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
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 Foods & 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