Pregnancy triggers many changes to the body, but there's one that may surprise many women. A hidden change is that the heart has to pump, ... Read More
Heart Health
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy Survivor: “I am the Author of my Story”
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal death in the U.S. Black women, in particular, are at high risk of life-threatening ... Read More
Weird Old-School Remedies That Doctors Love
Today, we rely a lot on modern medicine and drugs. But, many times, our grandparents relied on cures that could be found in the kitchen. As ... Read More
In the Summer Heat, Know How to Recognize – and Prevent – Heat Stroke
The long, hot days of summer are here. While that can mean lots of fun in the sun for some, experts warn the extra warmth and exertion also ... Read More
NFL Hall-of-Famer & Coach, Deion Sanders, May Have Foot Amputated
The legendary multi-sport star, Deion Sanders, who famously played professionally in the NFL and MLB at the same time and most memorably ... Read More
What Is Coronary Heart Disease?
That seemingly sudden heart attack? It may have been triggered by underlying coronary heart disease. Heart attack is a big event, but for ... Read More
I Survived: Managing Congestive Heart Failure
Did you know? Hypertension is the most predominant risk factor for heart failure in Blacks, and aggressive management of hypertension may ... Read More
How To Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally
One of the major risk factors for heart disease is high total blood cholesterol. Blood cholesterol is found in every body cell. It is a ... Read More
What is Lipoprotein(a) and Should You be Tested For it?
(Content sponsored by Amgen) We’ve all heard of HDL (high-density lipoprotein) and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol.1 But ... Read More
Blood Pressure: What Do the Numbers Mean and Why Do They Matter?
It's a standard part of any medical visit. Someone, typically a nurse, wraps a cuff around your arm and asks you to sit quietly while the ... Read More
10 Superfoods To Ward Off Heart Disease
Give your heart a boost and prevent cardiovascular diseases like stroke and heart disease by chowing down on superfoods. Aim for foods rich ... Read More
Children Can Have High Blood Pressure, Too. Here’s What to Know.
High blood pressure – sometimes referred to as "the silent killer" because it can do serious heart and brain damage before symptoms appear – ... Read More