While millions of Americans are diagnosed with heart failure every year, studies show that Black people develop the disease at a much higher ... Read More
Heart Failure
Black History of Health: James Brown
When James Brown died on Christmas Day 2006 at age 73, officials at Atlanta's Emory University Hospital Midtown cited congestive heart ... Read More
Heart-Full Living: Self-Care Tips for Managing Heart Failure
Being diagnosed with heart failure — also known as congestive heart failure — can feel overwhelming. The realization that your heart isn't ... Read More
From Fear to Hope: Mother of Four’s Triumph Over Heart Failure
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), cardiovascular disease is the leading killer of new moms. This significantly impacts ... Read More
6 Everyday Medications That Can Cause Heart Failure
Your heart is the most important muscular organ in your body. While we all want ways to keep our ticker healthy and beating properly, ... Read More
5 Heart Failure Symptoms Doctors Commonly Miss
Heart failure occurs when the heart is unable to pump blood to the body adequately. Heart failure cases are not uncommon in the United ... Read More
Can You Tell If Your Own Heart Is Failing?
Knowing your body and how it should operate daily can be a lot more complex than we might think. To really understand your body and how it ... Read More
Racism is Causing Sleep Disorders in Blacks
People who struggle to sleep must address the problem. Limit screen time, exercise more, and sleep earlier, warn experts. Blackout curtains, ... Read More
Which Heart Failure Device Is Right For You?
The treatment options for heart failure will vary depending on how badly your heart has been affected. If your heart’s function is ... Read More
10 Symptoms Black People Need To Tell Their Cardiologist
Being diagnosed with heart failure can be devastating. However, the diagnosis doesn’t mean you can’t live well and prevent the condition ... Read More
Hearts & Arteries: What Happens to Them As You Age
As a consumer, you probably see "heart-healthy" labels on food items all the time. But do you really know what heart health means and why ... Read More
Breathe Easy: 5 Ways Yoga Benefits Heart Failure Patients
Heart failure, a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, can be a real downer. It leads to a reduced quality of life and can ... Read More