Constipation can be a pain, pun fully intended. There is no worse feeling than the one that comes with being bloated wanting to go, but ... Read More
Heart Health
Mixed Martial Arts Fighter, Kimbo Slice, Dies At 42
Mixed Martial Arts fighter Kimbo Slice, real name Kevin Ferguson, died in Miami, Florida, on Monday, June 6. He was 42 years old. Slice was ... Read More
Is Your Blood Thick Enough?
The blood moving through our veins isn't something most of us think about often, if at all. However, if your blood is too thick or too thin, ... Read More
‘Silent’ Heart Attacks: What Black Men Need To Know
New research suggests black and white men may be more likely than women to have a silent heart attack — one that doesn’t trigger symptoms ... Read More
High Blood Pressure & Alcohol May Be A Bad Mix For Your Heart
Even an ounce of alcohol a day might alter heart function if you have high blood pressure, researchers report. For someone with high blood ... Read More
Raphael Saadiq: From Heartbreak To Hitmaker
Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer Raphael Saadiq has been on the music scene for much of his life. The now 51-year-old ... Read More
Eat Carbon Neutral Foods To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Pollution has become an even greater concern as many cities become overpopulated. Pollution’s effects are evident in our environment and ... Read More
Sloppy Drunk: The Dangers Of Binge Drinking
"Party, party, party, let's all get wasted." Let’s face it, alcohol is every where: music lyrics, music videos, movies and reality TV. ... Read More
Hands-Only CPR Saves Lives! Here’s How To Do It [VIDEO]
Sometimes, the only thing scarier than experiencing a medical emergency is not knowing how to properly respond to one. According to the ... Read More
My Story: Heart Valve Advocate Reminds Patients and Caregivers They’re Never Alone
Like many women, I’m often more comfortable helping others than I am receiving help. However, when I found myself dealing with a serious ... Read More
My Story: Coast Guard Officer Offers Hope To Heart Valve Patients
As a retired U.S. Coast Guard Senior Chief Petty Officer, I have long been passionate about the military. Now in retirement, I’m using that ... Read More
Now That Sallie Mae Is Good, Rapper Dee-1 Gets His Health Right
For hip-hop artist Dee-1, eating healthy hasn’t been easy. “I’m working all the time in the studio, doing concerts or in meetings, so I’m ... Read More
