High Blood Pressure Linked To Racially Segregated Neighborhoods
Living in racially segregated neighborhoods is associated with a rise in the blood pressure of black adults, while ...
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Singer Monica’s Near Death Experience: “I Hurt So Bad, I Would Pass Out”
Singer Monica’s music career spans more than 20 years. She’s sold over 30 million albums worldwide, with seven albums ...
Top 3 Diseases Killing Black Women
The good news? The leading threats to women’s health, at least the majority of them, can be prevented. ...
Cheryl “Salt” Wray: “I Felt Like The Least Pretty One”
Cheryl “Salt” Wray, one-third of the veteran hip-hop group, Salt ‘N Pepa, has had a career that has ...
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 ...
Daylight Saving Time Affects More Than Your Sleep
Believe it or not, daylight saving time – when we “spring forward” and set our clocks one hour ...
Lower High Blood Pressure With These 6 Foods
High blood pressure is a common and dangerous condition that increases your risk of heart disease and stroke—two ...
Beef, Bacon, Sugary Drinks & Too Much Salt Tied To Half Of U.S. Deaths
Nearly half of all deaths from heart disease, stroke and diabetes in the United States are associated with ...
Celebrating A Year Without A Stroke Should Be One Of Your New Year’s Resolutions
Thinking about stroke prevention when you are planning for New Year’s Eve is probably not at the ...
Diabetes Drug Shown To Prevent Fatal Heart Attacks
Drug sales for diabetes drug Jardiance may be going up in a few weeks as two top medical ...
7 Simple Ways To Naturally Lower High Blood Pressure
In the Black community, high blood pressure (HBP), also known as hypertension, is a common health condition to ...
7 Reasons Why The Holidays Increase Your Risk Of Heart Attack (It’s Not Just Stress)
For many people, the holidays are about spending time with loved ones, reflecting on the year that has ...
STUDY: Even Small Rise In Blood Pressure Increases Death Risk In Blacks
Even small increases in blood pressure can be dangerous for black people, a new study suggests. A rise ...
Seasoned Salt: Good Or Bad (And What To Use Instead)
I grew up with seasoning salt. The popular spice blend was a staple in many kitchens around the ...
