A diagnosis of heart failure can be devastating, especially for someone who has been physically active and seemingly in otherwise good health. While there are many reasons why ... Read More
Heart Health
Are These 5 Health Conditions In Your Family Tree?
The branches of your family tree bear much more than the years your grandparents were born. Knowing your family’s health history is an important factor in your health status. Some ... Read More
Shaq Gets Real About Heart Health (VIDEO)
NBA Legend, Shaquille O'Neal and Professor of Cardiology at Morehouse School of Medicine, Dr. Elizabeth Ofili get real about heart health in the Black community and what we can do ... Read More
Amyloidosis: 3 Warning Signs Doctors Don’t Warn Patients About
The diagnosis of Amyloidosis is often delayed or missed. Routine heart failure assessments such as echo and electrocardiogram (ECG), along with advanced imaging techniques, can ... Read More
5 Common Mouth Problems Found In People With Diabetes
Diabetes complications occur from damage to cells as a result of a persistent elevation of blood glucose – also known as blood sugar. Keeping your blood glucose close to normal can ... Read More
Afib vs. Panic Attack: Which One Is It?
When your heart starts beating fast or if it "feels funny," or really just about anything related to the heart can be scary. Here’s the short answer: Afib stands for atrial ... Read More
Amyloidosis: The Rare Disease That Has History in the NBA
On the court in the 1970s, there was nothing small about the presence of "Tiny" Archibald. And now, the mysterious heart condition he suddenly faces has created an immense, ... Read More
Are You A Couch Potato? 4 Reasons To Start Moving TODAY!
A new study proves that the old adage "use it or lose it" is definitely true when it comes to fitness. After just two weeks of sedentary behavior, formerly fit people had: ... Read More
Which Heart Bypass Surgery Works Best?
Five years after heart bypass surgery, patients whose operation was done using a heart-lung pump lived longer than those whose surgeons didn't use the device, a new study ... Read More
4 Benefits Of Caffeine On Men’s Health
For most people, caffeine is synonymous with coffee. In fact, 70–90% of caffeine consumption in the United States comes from coffee. On average men drink almost two cups of coffee ... Read More
Diabetes And Heart Disease: 4 Numbers You Should Know
If you have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, there is a good chance you may also have high cholesterol, high blood pressure along with high blood glucose—also known as blood sugar. ... Read More
Three Things You Didn’t Know About Sweet Potatoes + Recipe
Sweet potatoes are known to many as the sweeter version of a plain potato and a staple during holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Although potatoes generally tend to have a ... Read More
Stressful Life Events Tied To Heart Disease In Older Black Women
It’s no secret that stress can kill – and according to new research that also looked at whether a person's resilience could help ward off the impact of stress – stressful life ... Read More
Black Men And Heart Failure: How To Beat It This Summer
Summer is finally here and with Men's Health Month just passing, it's the perfect time to have real conversations with the special guys in your life about their heart health, ... Read More