A poorly functioning heart and a lack of sleep often go hand in hand. Heart failure, in particular, can significantly affect how well you ... Read More
Heart Health
Vaping Raises Blood Clotting Risks, Harms Small Arteries
Can you get a blood clot from vaping? According to new research, you can. Nicotine-laden e-cigarettes raise a user's risk of blood clots, ... Read More
What Helps Your Heart More, Losing Fat or Gaining Muscle?
Shedding excess weight does much more for the long-term heart health of young people than building muscle, new research suggests. It's not ... Read More
Recent Pot Use Tied to Rise in Heart Attack Risk for Young Adults
Can weed cause a heart attack? A new study reports marijuana has been linked to a doubling in the risk of a heart attack in younger adults, ... Read More
5 Foods That are Clogging Your Arteries
Do you have a history of high cholesterol or diabetes in your family? If so then it’s time to make some changes to your diet. There are many ... Read More
More Evidence Ties Gum Disease With Heart Disease
Black people are more likely to have periodontitis than other races. Now an ongoing Swedish study has found that gum disease periodontitis ... Read More
What Vitamins Should I Be Taking For Heart Health?
Vitamins can be a controversial and confusing topic to navigate. Which ones are the best? What time of day should I be taking them? And what ... Read More
Top Tips For Living Well When You’re On Dialysis
Dialysis is essential for people who are dealing with chronic kidney failure. While the procedure is necessary, that doesn’t mean it’s ... Read More
Sleep Apnea in Childhood a Bad Sign for Teenage Heart Health
Black children are four to six times more likely to develop obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) compared to white children. Black adults younger ... Read More
Eating Less Meat Means a Healthier Heart
One of the leading causes of heart disease or heart attacks is high blood pressure, which affects 40 percent more blacks than whites. While ... Read More
Quiz: Do You Know How to Eat Your Way to a Healthier Heart?
Whether you're ordering at a restaurant or combing through the fridge, your choices could be putting your heart at risk. But food isn't the ... Read More
Don’t Ignore The Signs: “If You Have A Heart, You Can Have An Attack.”
“If you have an heart, you can have an attack,” says James Tolbert, a renowned hairstylist/entrepreneur, and owner of James the Great Hair ... Read More