The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health offers some staggering statistics for African Americans and their ... Read More
Stroke
7 Things You’re Doing To Cause A Stroke
You may not even realize it but there are certain things you're doing that could cause a stroke. Wondering how to avoid having a ... 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
Comedian Sinbad Suffers Stroke: Prayers Up!
Long-time comedian, Sinbad, is recovering from a recent stroke, the stand-up comedian's family confirmed in a statement to the Associated ... 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
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, ... 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 ... 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
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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read More