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
Heart Health
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
Holistic Heart Health: The All-Natural Way to a Healthy Heart
In our current modern world, the concept of heart health extends far beyond mere physical fitness. It encompasses a holistic approach that ... Read More
Cholesterol In The Blood: What You Need To Know
Cholesterol is a fat-like, waxy substance that can be found in all parts of your body. It helps your body make cell membranes, many ... Read More
A Shared Journey: How Her Dad’s Diagnosis Led to Her Own Discovery
Imagine a family gathering, where laughter and stories intertwine with shared meals and cherished traditions. Amidst the joyous chatter, ... Read More
Understanding Cholesterol: The “Good” & The “Bad”
For decades, we’ve been hearing that there’s a “good” and “bad” cholesterol, but what exactly is the difference between the two? Well, for ... Read More
This Form of High Cholesterol Can Catch Black Americans by Surprise
Chad Gradney underwent quadruple bypass open-heart surgery at age 27, and afterward spent eight fruitless years battling extremely high ... Read More
