When it comes to eating healthy, there's levels to this. Even in the class of fresh, organic, natural and certified "good for you" foods, some get top honors for their extra-credit ... Read More
Heart Health
5 Amazing Health Benefits Of Collard Greens
Collard greens are a staple on any soul food restaurant menu, or at the Sunday dinner of thousands of people throughout the U.S. The good news is that this time-tested treasure not ... Read More
Anger, Heart Disease and Stress: What’s the Connection?
Are you a person that is quick to anger? Are you yelling at other drivers on the road or at the TV? Many scientists now believe that anger, depression, and other forms of mental ... Read More
More Black Women are Dying of Heart Disease: Star Jones and Darlene Love Plan to Change That
Did you know that cardiovascular disease is the number killer of women in the US? That means 1 in 3 women are dying of heart disease nearly every minute. But it doesn’t affect ... Read More
The Berry Your Heart Will Love
A new research study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that participants with metabolic syndrome who consumed the equivalent of one cup of fresh ... Read More
10 Tips That Will Improve Your Life, Now!
When we think about our life, we must think about our body. Keeping our mind and body in good health is essential for a long and active life. We must incorporate exercise into our ... Read More
Editor’s Pick: Delicious Smoothie Recipes that can Help Lower Cholesterol
When it comes to your health, cholesterol may not be top-of-mind, but it should. High cholesterol has no symptoms you feel and can often be overlooked by patients. It’s ... Read More
9 Doctor’s Office Mistakes You’re Making
Doctors aren't perfect. But sometimes, patients unknowingly do things that may sabotage successful treatment. Are you doing certain things in the doctor's office that prevent you ... Read More
5 Signs You Need To See Your Eye Doctor
The eyes are more than just the windows to your soul; they are also windows to your health. Symptoms of many serious health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, and liver ... Read More
Migraines A Potential Risk Factor For Stroke Among Women
Despite much exploration, the relationship between migraine and stroke is still unfolding, researchers say. According to the CDC, migraines or severe headaches, characterized by ... Read More
5 Ways To Keep Your Heart Healthy
February is American Heart Month! This month's health awareness is a good reminder to focus on your heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women ... Read More
How Women’s Heart Attacks Are Different Than Men’s
Heart attacks in women often have different causes and symptoms than those in men, and they're deadlier, too. That's the premise of a scientific statement from the ... Read More
4 Signs You Are Headed For Heart Failure
February might be the shortest month of the year, but it gives us a lot to celebrate. You may already be enjoying Black History Month or gearing up for a date with your significant ... Read More
Navigating the Data, Treatments and Breakthroughs of hATTR Amyloidosis
ATTR amyloidosis means A for Amyloid and the TTR is short for the protein “transthyretin.” ATTR is one term that represents different kinds of mutations in a TTR gene that is ... Read More