This fall I got a Shingles vaccination. As a 68 year-old, it was recommended by my primary care physician during my physical. However, she ... Read More
Heart Failure
Hearts & Arteries: What Happens to Them As You Age
As a consumer, you probably see "heart-healthy" labels on food items all the time. But do you really know what heart health means and why ... Read More
Breathe Easy: 5 Ways Yoga Benefits Heart Failure Patients
Heart failure, a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, can be a real downer. It leads to a reduced quality of life and can ... Read More
A.J. Johnson: Fit, Fine & 60!
Actress, choreographer and fitness icon AJ Johnson, best known for her roles in House Party and her appearance as Jody’s mom in Baby Boy, is ... Read More
Best Vitamins for Your Heart
Your heart needs a lot in order to keep it functioning at its best. Many of us assume that, so long as we keep moving and breathing, our ... Read More
Ohio Mother Goes Into Heart Failure After Fourth Pregnancy
Marian Dancy is a mother of four and a payroll specialist with a local law enforcement agency in Columbus, Ohio. Her fourth pregnancy was ... Read More
NFL Coach Saves 3-Year-Old’s Life: “Truly a Miracle”
Raheem Morris left it up to his 13-year-old daughter Amaya: Should they go to the pool? Or hit the arcade? It was Memorial Day weekend ... Read More
NFL Hall-of-Famer & Coach, Deion Sanders, May Have Foot Amputated
The legendary multi-sport star, Deion Sanders, who famously played professionally in the NFL and MLB at the same time and most memorably ... Read More
3 Ways To Maintain A Healthy Sex Life With Heart Failure
Anxiety about sex is normal and is especially common for those who experience heart failure. Heart failure is a term used to describe a ... Read More
Heart Failure in Young Black Women: Things to Look Out For
Heart failure is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While it is commonly ... Read More
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
