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. ...
Stroke
How To Recognize And Prevent Stroke
A stroke occurs when something interferes with the blood supply to part of the brain, or when a ...
Silent Strokes Are More Common Than We Think! Here’s What We Know
There’s a terrifying epidemic that involves some people suffering strokes without even realizing it. Known as silent strokes, ...
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 ...
Founding Member of 90’s R&B Group, After 7, Dies At 65
Melvin Edmonds, a founding member of 90’s R&B group After 7 and older brother of Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Remembering Filmmaker & Director John Singleton
At just 24 years old, John Singleton became the youngest and the first black filmmaker to receive an ...
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. ...
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, ...
Remembering Nate Dogg: Too Young To Have A Stroke?
You might know him from the G-funk classic “Regulate” or from the lustful Ludacris single “Area Codes.” Or ...
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 ...
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, ...
