Many people tend to confuse and interchange the terms "heart attack" and "cardiac arrest," but it is very important to note that these are ... Read More
Heart Attack/Heart Health
The 1 Hour Workout That Undoes 8 Hours Of Sitting
A job that requires you to sit all day can be a detriment to your health. If you work in an office setting you’ll know what I’m talking ... Read More
Why Being Thin Doesn’t Automatically Make You Healthy
Some are under the assumption that being thin means being healthy. People who haven't a clue of what an artery looks like are quick to tell ... Read More
Monica at 40: “I Hurt So Bad, I Would Pass Out”
Singer Monica's music career spans more than 20 years. She's sold over 30 million albums worldwide, with seven albums and a Grammy under her ... 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 have plans for Black History Month or plan a ... 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, ... Read More
Ladies, Your Body Shape Could Be Putting You At Risk For Heart Attacks
Although we have a very different outlook on obesity than we did 10 years ago, it is still a heavy issue today. We now have plus size ... Read More
Drink More Wine! 10 Ways Red Wine Makes You Healthier
Need some reasons to feel even better about that after-work glass of wine? Every year, there are increasingly positive reports on the ... Read More
Battling Transthyretin (TTR) Cardiac Amyloidosis? Learn More About Your Treatment Options
1 in 25 Blacks is stricken with the Val122Ile mutation in the transthyretin gene that results in an age-dependent, late-onset ... Read More
Feed Your Superpowers: 5 Superfoods For More Energy & Vitality
When it comes to eating healthy, there are levels to this. Even in the class of fresh, organic, natural and certified "good for you" ... Read More
Dennis Haysbert: “I Hope God Likes What I’ve Done”
Actor Dennis Haysbert, trim and 6-feet-4, with a quietly powerful demeanor and a deep, sexy voice that brings to mind a cross between Barry ... Read More
New Therapy May Combat Rare Genetic Disorder, Amyloidosis
Transthyretin (TTR) mutations known to cause cardiac amyloidosis include V122 which is found almost exclusively in Blacks at a prevalence of ... Read More