High blood pressure – sometimes referred to as "the silent killer" because it can do serious heart and brain damage before symptoms appear – ... Read More
High Blood Pressure
Why Hypertension and Heart Disease Hits Black Americans Harder
In recognition of National High Blood Pressure Education Month, which is sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ... 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
The Silent Killer On Your Plate: You Are What You Eat
Did you know that there may be a silent killer on your plate? High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar are still killing ... Read More
Metabolic Syndrome: A Concerning Cluster of Conditions
While most laypeople may not have heard of metabolic syndrome, it is estimated that up to one-third of Americans may actually live with this ... Read More
SWV’s Taj Broke Her Sugar Addiction & Regulated Her Blood Pressure With This Lifestyle Change!
Our client Taj George of the iconic R&B group SWV is no stranger to a busy lifestyle. In fact, her on-the-go lifestyle and poor eating ... Read More
A Day in the Life with High Blood Pressure
Clinical Researcher, Michelle Bradley Emebo shares her journey with postpartum hypertension. Learn how she manages her blood pressure ... Read More
3 Benefits Of Adding Mindful Practices To Your Daily Routine
Contemplative practices such as yoga, meditation, and mindfulness are becoming increasingly more popular in many urban communities. From ... Read More
5 Low-Salt Recipes You’ll Love To Eat
While salt is necessary for your body to function, too much can increase blood pressure. You’re also at a higher risk of heart attacks and ... Read More
Top 10 Ways To Lower Your Blood Pressure
Persistently high blood pressure can damage the heart. If you have high blood pressure and do nothing about it, you’ll also increase your ... 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
Top 3 Diseases Killing Black Women
New data shows Black women are dying at younger ages. But what's the good news? The leading threats to Black women's health--at least the ... Read More