Heart disease remains a significant health concern, particularly among Black Americans, who face higher rates of high blood pressure and ... Read More
Heart Health
Heartfelt Hurdles: The Cardiovascular Disease Patient Experience
Take Health to Heart is an education and advocacy initiative of the Foundation of the National Lipid Association and the National Medical ... Read More
Take The Quiz: How Stressed Are You?
Any change in your life can lead to stress. This includes even pleasurable activities, such as vacations or new forms of recreation. You can ... Read More
STATE OF THE HEART: Cardiovascular Disease Impact and Outlook in the United States
While there is work to be done across the nation to combat the rise in cardiovascular mortality, the deadly toll of heart disease varies ... Read More
What Omega-3 Can Do For You…Right NOW!
Most research on omega-3 focuses on heart health benefits. But, new research is showing that eating plenty of fish and great sources of ... Read More
Ladies, Your Body Shape Could Be Putting You At Risk For Heart Attacks
Although we have a very different outlook on obesity than we did 10 years ago, it is still a heavy issue today. We now have plus size ... Read More
Feed Your Superpowers: 5 Superfoods For More Energy & Vitality
When it comes to eating healthy, there are levels to this. Even in the class of fresh, organic, natural and certified "good ... Read More
Stressful Life Events Tied To Heart Disease In Older Black Women
It’s no secret that stress can kill – and according to new research that also looked at whether a person's resilience could help ward off ... Read More
Rising Above: A Mom’s Journey to Beat Postpartum Hypertension
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), Black women face a greater risk of developing high blood pressure, having a stroke or ... Read More
The 1 Hour Workout That Undoes 8 Hours Of Sitting
A job that requires you to sit all day can be a detriment to your health. If you work in an office setting you’ll know what I’m talking ... Read More
Why Being Thin Doesn’t Automatically Make You Healthy
Some are under the assumption that being thin means being healthy. People who haven't a clue of what an artery looks like are quick to tell ... Read More
Heart Attack Survivor’s Second Chance at Life: “Listen to Your Body”
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), heart disease kills nearly 50,000 Black women annually. The good news is, that when armed ... Read More