Heart Health

STUDY: Even Small Rise In Blood Pressure Increases Death Risk In Blacks

Even small increases in blood pressure can be dangerous for black people, a new study suggests. A rise of as little as 10 mm Hg in ... Read More

My Story: “I Wanted To Leave My Kids A Legacy”

Joyce Moore lost her dad to heart disease and vowed to spare her daughters from the pain she experienced. But it wasn’t until she decided to ... Read More

NeNe Leakes: “I’m Blessed To Be Alive”

Before outspoken host, fashion designer and reality star, Nene Leakes met the producers of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, she had appeared ... Read More

Yo-Yo Dieting Dangerous For Your Heart If You’re Not Overweight

Yo-yo dieting — repeatedly losing and regaining weight — increased the risk of dying from heart disease among postmenopausal women who ... Read More

Avocado Toast To Your Health With These 4 Recipes [VIDEO]

It’s time toast got an upgrade. Bring on the whole grains and avocado. Step away from unhealthy butter and jams and look toward ... Read More

Is A Stent Right For You? Questions Heart Patients Should Know To Ask

In the last 20 years, treatment options have proven so commonplace and effective in treating coronary artery disease (CAD), the most common ... Read More

#WeSeeYou: Michelle Obama Inspired This Woman’s Crusade For Healthier Eating Among Delaware’s Black Youth

Dr. Robin Williams raised her two sons to be healthy eaters in a household where the daily mantra was “no fast food,” “no soda,” and “not ... Read More

Toni Braxton Performs With Heart Monitor

There seems to be no stopping Grammy Award-winning singer Toni Braxton -- not even her health. The R&B crooner performed with a heart ... Read More

It’s Not A Game: Deaths Prompt Heart Screenings For Former NBA Players

Twenty years after he retired from professional basketball, Morlon Wiley still looks like somebody you want on your side in a pickup game. ... Read More