It’s known that many African Americans living with diabetes often deal with high blood pressure. This puts the community at an increased ... Read More
Heart Health
My Story: “I Went From Healthy To Sick In A Heartbeat”
My heart story is one that I didn’t see coming. And neither did my doctor. The story of so many women who suffer and even die from heart ... Read More
“The Biggest Loser” Celebrity Trainer Dolvett Quince Gets To The Core Of Weight Loss
When Dolvett Quince tells you to work your core, he’s not necessarily talking about abs. "The heart is the core of our health because it is ... Read More
Easy Food Tips For Lower Cholesterol
It’s hard to pass up the foods that you love. For those struggling with high cholesterol levels, ridding the kitchen of unhealthy junk foods ... Read More
These Heart Disease Risk Factors Are More Potent In Women Than Men
When it comes to risk factors for heart disease, Black women have to be more careful than Black men. Yes, heart disease disproportionately ... Read More
Little Hats, Big Hearts
Volunteers for the American Heart Association are celebrating American Heart Month (February) with something beautiful they call "Little ... Read More
For The Love Of Honey: Why It’s Better To Go Raw
Did you know that when honey is stored in tight containers it never spoils? According to Smithsonian Magazine, sealed honey was found in ... Read More
Is Your Heart Winter Ready?
February is usually the time many people start thinking about hearts thanks to Valentine's Day and American Heart Month, but for the 15 ... Read More
Heart Health Update: It’s Not Just What You Eat But When
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Are we eating to live with what we eat? Or, are we putting ourselves at ... Read More
#SquadGoals: How Friendships Are Good For Your Health At Every Stage
Does your circle dictate your health? A new study from researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill says yes. In fact, the ... Read More
Nicholas Caldwell Of The Whispers Died At 71
Nicholas Caldwell, co-founding member of one of our all-time favorite groups, The Whispers, has died at age 71 after a long battle with ... Read More
Why Every Black Woman Should Wear Red
The facts are clear. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US and the No. 1 killer ... Read More
