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High Blood Pressure
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
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
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
The Silent Killer Hiding In Your Veins
Tennis star Serena Williams battled it and it was the cause of the untimely death of rapper Heavy D and Tommy from the hit show "Martin". ... 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