Anyone can make a healthy lifestyle change for life. However, most people only do it when they are forced to – medical reasons such as heart ... Read More
Heart Health
10 Foods That Naturally Lower Cholesterol
High cholesterol sends many of our people to the doctor for medication. As they say, "Let thy food be thy medicine." Here's a list of 10 ... Read More
5 Life-Saving CPR Tips That Could Save Your Family
Cardiac arrest is a silent killer, especially in underrepresented communities, but it doesn't have to be. BlackDoctor.org spoke with Dr. ... Read More
Ladies, Your Body Shape Could Be Putting You At Risk For Heart Attacks
Although we have a very different outlook on obesity than we did 10 years ago, it is still a heavy issue today. We now have plus size ... Read More
LA Rams Partners to Provide Free Heart Health Screenings to Fans
On Sunday, June 9th, the Los Angeles Rams football team collaborated with Edwards Lifesciences for a heart health awareness event called On ... Read More
Waiting For Takeoff, Her Heart Stopped. Flight Attendants Came to the Rescue.
Vonnie Gaither hated leaving a reunion of extended family in Baltimore. Still, she had to tear herself away to start the trek back home to ... Read More
6 Heart Disease Symptoms Black Women Should Look For
Although men and women can experience chest pressure that feels like an elephant sitting across the chest, women can experience a heart ... Read More
She Thought She Had Bronchitis, But the Problem Was Her Heart
Terita Grier has struggled with obesity her whole life. She also has diabetes and high blood pressure, two leading risk factors for heart ... Read More
7 Drinks that Help Unclog Arteries Fast!
Clogged arteries or atherosclerosis is considered a major underlying cause of heart disease, including coronary artery disease, the most ... Read More
How To Check Your Blood Pressure At Home
Home blood pressure monitoring can be a good way for you and your doctor to learn how your blood pressure changes during the day. You can ... Read More
Dietary Cholesterol: How Does It Fit In With a Healthy Diet?
For more than half a century, scientists have debated the role of dietary cholesterol in a healthy diet. Because it was often associated ... Read More
Q&A: What Do Cholesterol Numbers REALLY Mean?
Q: What do my cholesterol numbers really mean? - R.M. A: This is a great question because you need to know your ... Read More
