Contemplative practices such as yoga, meditation, and mindfulness are becoming increasingly popular in many urban communities. From yoga ... Read More
High Blood Pressure
How Caregiving Is Making Black Woman Sicker
Caregiving is an act of love and responsibility, but for many Black women, it also comes with an invisible cost: chronic stress that can ... Read More
7 Simple Ways To Naturally Lower High Blood Pressure
In the Black community, high blood pressure (HBP), also known as hypertension, is a common health condition to say the least. In fact, more ... Read More
5 Ways Hypertension Can Destroy Your BRAIN
We’ve all heard of hypertension or high blood pressure, commonly called ‘the silent killer.’ But did you know that this common condition ... Read More
5 Causes of Chronic Disease Black Folks Should Consider
Many chronic diseases are hitting the Black community hard. In fact, due to genetic, social, and environmental factors, certain health ... Read More
This Blood Pressure Pill Puts 3 Medications in One
(HealthDay News) — An experimental three-in-one blood pressure pill works better than layering on meds one at a time, a new clinical trial ... Read More
The Surprising Health Risk For Black Men Raised By Single Parents
Several years ago, in an episode of Iyanla Vanzant's show, "Fix My Life", on the OWN network, Iyanla had several men on her show who ... Read More
Is Coffee Sabotaging Your Glow?
I’m a caffeine fiend! In fact, Starbucks is my life source. If I could set myself up in a loft apartment above a coffee shop, that would be ... Read More
The Silent Killer Affecting the Black Community: What You Need to Know
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often referred to as a "silent killer" due to its lack of noticeable symptoms until it reaches a ... 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
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
Top 3 Diseases Killing Black Women
While some Black women may be enjoying a longer life expectancy today, this life expectancy still remains years less than their white female ... Read More