No matter how you look at them, Janita Poe and D. L. Dean are standout long-distance runners. Poe, 58, of Atlanta, estimates she's ... Read More
Heart Health
Dr. Renee talks Heart Health with Dr. Catherine Harmon Toomer
Ask Dr. Renee talks with Dr. Catherine Harmon Toomer About Heart Health and Weight Loss Question: When the heart effectiveness is ... Read More
Combating Heart Disease in the Black Community
While heart disease is the leading cause of death for all men and women in the U.S., the risk of heart disease and stroke is even higher for ... Read More
Women Should Take These 3 Things to ‘Heart’
February is American Heart Month — the perfect time to remind women of three things they need to know about heart disease. It's ... Read More
The Legacy of Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, the First Black Heart Surgeon
In July 1893, James Cornish was admitted to Chicago's Provident Hospital with a knife wound to his chest, stemming from a barroom brawl. He ... Read More
Can A Glass Of Wine A Day Keep A Heart Attack Away?
Sometimes, after a long day full of frustrations, stress and any other situation that caused discomfort, the only thing on your mind is a ... Read More
Heart Issues Have Affected 4 in 10 U.S. Adults Since Pandemic Began
Four in 10 Americans say they've had at least one heart-related issue during the COVID-19 pandemic, and about one in four who have tested ... Read More
Heart-Healthy Cooking with Recipe Substitutions
Think about some of your favorite recipes. Do they include heavy cream by the cupful? Butter by the stick? Those meals may be tasty, but ... Read More
Negative Social Conditions Raise Heart Disease Risk in Pregnant Women
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
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