“What would Harriet do?” When Vanessa Garrison and Morgan Dixon asked this question a few short years ago, they were searching for a way to ... Read More
High Blood Pressure
CDC & Million Hearts Recognize 2013 Hypertension Control Champions
HHS’ Million Hearts initiative recognizes nine public and private practices and health systems across the country for success in achieving ... Read More
Is High Blood Pressure Okay For Some People?
If you’re older than age 60 and have high blood pressure, you might want to check with your doctor about a recent update for managing the ... Read More
5 Foods That Will Wreck Your Blood Pressure
In America, 67 million adults are quietly living with high blood pressure—that’s one in every three adults. Approximately 30 percent of ... Read More
The Surprising Health Risk For Black Men Raised By Single Parents
Over the weekend, in an episode of Iyanla Vanzant's show, Fix My Life, on the OWN network, Iyanla had a number of men on her show who ... Read More
This Is Making You Fat…Right Now
Of all the fat that can accumulate on your body, which is the most dangerous? Correct answer? Celebrate great health! LIKE BlackDoctor.org ... Read More
A Cup Of This A Day…Keeps High Blood Pressure Away
There are so many tips and tricks for keeping your blood pressure under control, but what really works? This may be news to you but, a cup ... Read More
What Exactly Causes High Blood Pressure?
The way you live is the greatest contributor to your risk of developing high blood pressure. Learn more about what causes primary and ... Read More
BDO Medical Minute: Hypertension
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My Story: “One Day I Could Barely Get Out Of Bed”
I am never sick. Never smoked. Never took drugs. Didn’t really drink…two glasses of wine and I would fall asleep, so what's the fun ... Read More
3-Minute Health Fixes
So you want to kick your healthy living up a notch? Good for you! But where to start? Well, it’s a combination of quick and easy health ... Read More
5 Cholesterol-Lowering Foods
It’s not always about what you eat; sometimes it’s about what you don’t eat. In order to lower high cholesterol, it’s important to reduce ... Read More