Most people have had their blood pressure dip below normal from time to time. If it’s a regular occurrence though, something serious could ... Read More
High Blood Pressure
9 Ways To Take Better Care of Your Kidneys
Your kidneys probably aren’t getting enough attention. Most of the 26 million American adults that have kidney disease don’t ... Read More
My Story: “There Is Life After Stroke”
There is life after a stroke. Wanda Walton and her family had just spent the afternoon in the Los Angeles area. She was driving home on ... Read More
Stress Can Kill: Hypertension In Black Americans
Chronically high levels of stress may increase Black Americans' risk of high blood pressure, a new study suggests. "Given the ... Read More
Monica, Singer, Sister and Overcomer: “I Would Hurt So Bad, I’d Pass Out”
Singer Monica's music career spans more than 20 years. She's sold over 30 million albums worldwide, with seven albums and a Grammy under her ... Read More
Essential Oils for Pain: Healing From Head To Toe With Lavender
Lavender is an aromatic plant rich in history and myth and considered one of the original essential oils for pain. With its roots in the ... Read More
The Many Benefits Of Coconut Water
Coconut water has been growing in popularity as a healthy beverage alternative for its added benefits to consumers' overall health and ... Read More
10-Step Plan To Eating Healthy
While what we eat is extremely important when it comes to losing weight. When and where we eat can make just as much a difference. Here are ... Read More
High Blood Pressure: Could Your Thyroid Be The Problem?
Many people are not aware that, in addition to other functions of the body, thyroid conditions can affect blood pressure as ... Read More
How Just Being Black Affects Your Blood Pressure
If you're black, pay special attention to your blood pressure — even if you think you're healthy. That's because high blood pressure ... Read More
Lower Stroke Risk With The DASH Diet
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. affecting nearly 800,000 people. Black men and women are at the highest risk of ... Read More
Blood Pressure Medication Side Effects You Should Look For
Patients taking a common diuretic to help lower blood pressure may be better off with a similarly effective but safer one, a new study ... Read More
