When it comes to eating healthy, there's levels to this. Even in the class of fresh, organic, natural and certified "good for you" foods, some get top honors for their extra-credit ... Read More
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4 Times Your Headache Is Something More Serious
We all get headaches from time to time, but when they become so frequent, something is not right. A headache can be a sign of stress or not getting enough sleep, but sometimes it ... Read More
5 Signs You Need To See Your Eye Doctor
The eyes are more than just the windows to your soul; they are also windows to your health. Symptoms of many serious health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, and liver ... Read More
Migraines A Potential Risk Factor For Stroke Among Women
Despite much exploration, the relationship between migraine and stroke is still unfolding, researchers say. According to the CDC, migraines or severe headaches, characterized by ... 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 disproportionately high burden of hypertension in ... Read More
How To Recognize And Prevent Stroke
A stroke occurs when something interferes with the blood supply to part of the brain, or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, according to the CDC. When this occurs, the parts ... Read More
Silent Strokes Are More Common Than We Think!
There’s a terrifying epidemic that involves some people suffering strokes without even realizing it. Known as silent strokes, they either have no discernible symptoms, or you just ... 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 having a stroke than any other racial group ... Read More
Why Are Blacks More Likely To Die From Stroke?
In a study recently published in the American Heart Association journal Stroke, investigators in the Reasons for Geographical And Racial Differences in Stroke Study, or REGARDS, ... Read More
TIAs: Your Guide To Avoid Mini-Strokes
A ministroke is also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA). It occurs when part of the brain experiences a temporary lack of blood flow. This causes stroke-like symptoms that ... Read More
People Under 45 Are Having More Strokes (3 Things You Can Do)
Strokes are most common in old age, but new research suggests that particular lifestyle choices are putting young people increasingly at risk for stroke. In a study, researchers ... Read More
Remembering Filmmaker & Director John Singleton
At just 24 years old, John Singleton became the youngest and the first black filmmaker to receive an Oscar nomination for best director and best original screenplay for cult ... Read More
After Her Daughter’s Stroke At 17, Mom Says Caregiving Is ‘An Honor’
Jasmine Harris had a stroke six months before her high school graduation. It started with a headache a couple days before Christmas. The family from Raleigh, North Carolina, had ... 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 - fruit juice - can now be added to the ... Read More