High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is known as a “silent killer” because often there are no symptoms. Black Americans develop ... Read More
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10 Places Where Sodium Is Hiding
About 90% of Americans eat more sodium than is recommended for a healthy diet. Why is this a problem? Too much sodium increases a person's ... 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
YouTuber and Relationship ‘Expert’ Kevin Samuels Cause of Death Revealed
Despite what people thought may have been foul play, the famous blogger, YouTuber and relationship "expert" Kevin Samuels' cause of death ... Read More
5 Amazing Foods that Lower High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure – otherwise known as hypertension – is a global nightmare. Isn't it sickening that more than 1 billion people on our ... Read More
5 Ways to Reduce Blood Pressure Naturally
High blood pressure (HBP), or hypertension, is a medical issue that is disproportionately high in the African American community. Due to ... 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
Day 1: Just Been Diagnosed with High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure or hypertension affects African Americans more than any other ethnicity. In this condition, the pressure that your blood ... Read More
Aldosterone: The Overlooked, Curable Cause of High Blood Pressure
Giving birth is typically a happy time for mothers, but for Erin Consuegra, it was a time of worry and health complications. In 2013, after ... Read More
Fruit Juice: Not As Healthy As You Think
We've been warned about the dangers of consuming too much alcohol, soda and coffee, but according to experts, the 'healthier' alternative - ... Read More
Hospitalizations for Spikes in Blood Pressure Are on the Rise
Despite a nationwide effort to control blood pressure, the number of seniors hospitalized for a sudden, sharp rise in blood pressure surged ... Read More
How to get an Accurate Blood Pressure Reading at Home
If you are over 50 and you have high blood pressure, which affects Blacks at a higher rate than other ethnic groups, or a health condition ... Read More