Pregnant women in the U.S. who face adverse social conditions where they live, work, learn and play are at higher risk for poor heart ... Read More
Heart Health
Kim Coles at 60: “The Power Of Laughter As A Healer Is Huge”
As a breakout star of 90's TV shows "In Living Color" and "Living Single,” Kim Coles rose to superstardom with unforgettable and classic ... Read More
The Disturbing Rise of Cardiovascular Disease
Did you know that Blacks are 30% more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease? An interview with Women's Heart CEO and patient-advocate ... Read More
Could Your Child Have a Heart Defect? Know the Warning Signs
Heart defects are often – but not always – detected at birth, so it's important to pay attention when a child gets dizzy, passes out or says ... Read More
Science Reveals How Red Meat Harms the Heart
If you love red meat, you may want to take heed. Red meat lovers may raise their risk of heart disease through a chain of events that plays ... Read More
Shoveling Snow? Beware of Heart Hazards
Don't let a picture-perfect snowfall turn deadly. Shoveling snow can cause heart attacks or sudden cardiac arrest in folks with heart ... Read More
Heart Attack Symptoms Women Shouldn’t Ignore
As women, particularly women of color, knowing the symptoms of a heart attack is imperative for our health and livelihood. Black women of ... Read More
Protect Yourself: Holidays Are Peak Time for Heart Attacks
This time of year can be hard on the heart. The United States has more heart attack deaths between Christmas and New Year's Day than at any ... Read More
Day 1: Just Diagnosed with Heart Disease
Heart disease is a general term that doctors use to describe issues with the heart that can include heart attacks and heart failure. While a ... Read More
7 Reasons Why You Should Eat Dark Chocolate
No matter what time of the year it is, chocolate is a delicious snack and with Christmas around the corner, you may find yourself wanting to ... Read More
4 Tips to Re-establishing Healthy Relationships After the Pandemic
The holidays are a time to share home-cooked meals, reconnect with far-away loved ones and contemplate what the next year has in ... Read More
It’s Not Too Late! 7 Ways to Reverse Heart Disease
If you have coronary artery disease, take heart. Although heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, with the right ... Read More