Black Americans are more likely than whites to experience sudden cardiac arrest, according to a new study. The study also found that sudden ... Read More
Heart Health
FDA Issues Stronger Warning On Popular OTC Pain Relievers
Could a popular pain reliever put you at a greater risk of heart attack and stroke? This could be the case considering the fact that the ... Read More
Cut Your Heart Failure Risk In Half As You Age
In more good news for those who don't let aging keep them from practicing healthy habits, a new study finds the fittest seniors are half as ... Read More
Heart Murmurs: What Are They & What To Do About Them
The heart is a muscle about the size of your fist. It works like a pump and beats about 100,000 times a day. It's of course vital to every ... Read More
What Your Birthday Says About Your Health Risks
Could your birth month give some insight into your health? Maybe so, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American ... Read More
Why Is The FDA Banning Artificial Trans Fats?
In a move that it says is designed to protect the heart health of Americans, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday ... Read More
Avocado: America’s Most Powerful Fruit
The avocado is a rather unique type of fruit (yes, it is a fruit). While most fruit consist primarily of carbohydrates, the avocado is high ... Read More
Star Trek Actress, Nichelle Nichols, Suffers Mild Stroke
The beautiful Nichelle Nichols, 82, who was one of the original ensemble members in the Star Trek TV series and films by playing Lt. Uhura, ... Read More
8 Stress-Related Health Problems: Know The Signs
Today, everyone seems to have an increased amount of stress, whether it is due to the economy, their job, layoff or family relationships and ... Read More
‘Why Did I Get Married?’ Star Lamman Rucker On Adding Years To His Life & Empowering Black Men
He’s a busy man but never too busy to get a check up and neither should you. That’s why actor Lamman Rucker took time out of his busy ... Read More
Cholesterol & Your Doctor: Ask For Your Numbers
Nearly a third of both African American men and African American women have LDL-C (bad cholesterol) levels of 130mg/dL or higher according ... Read More
“10 Steps To Becoming A Health Change Agent”: Facebook Chat
If you have questions for our expert about heart health, stroke or being a health change agent in your community, email us at ... Read More