When most people think of heart disease they think of heart attacks or heart failure. Many Americans have never heard of heart valve ... Read More
Heart Health
The Power of Purple for Your Heart
Research shows most children, adolescents, and adults are not getting enough fruit in their diets—particularly purple fruit. According to ... Read More
LAPD officer steps up commitment to his health
In the South Central area of Los Angeles, the Harvard Park neighborhood has long had a reputation as one of the toughest neighborhoods in LA ... Read More
Frederick Douglass: A Heart For His People
Frederick Douglass was a former slave who became one of the great American anti-slavery leaders of the 1800s. Douglass was born into slavery ... Read More
The Truth About Heart Disease In The Black Community
It is widely known that heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans. While this statistic prevails across nearly all ... Read More
Effects Of Cardiac Rehab On The Family
The patient's family plays a vital part in the rehabilitation process. One of the most important factors in the patient's recovery is family ... Read More
Queen Like Latifah: Latifah’s Wisdom On Self Care, Caregiving & The Pursuit Of Living Dope
In 1989, she commanded all of us to ‘hail the Queen’ with her debut album, and Queen L-A-T-I-F-A-H has been in command ever since. Queen ... Read More
Can Sex Really Trigger Cardiac Arrest?
It's a common Hollywood trope -- an older guy is having enthusiastic sex with a gal half his age when he suddenly flops over dead. But in ... Read More
Chocolate Prescription? 3 Diseases That Chocolate Fights
Chocolate and products made from cocoa have been eaten by human beings in various cultures for many centuries. Although some anecdotal ... Read More
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 couple days before Christmas. The ... Read More
Black Licorice: A Halloween Treat That Can Play Tricks On Your Heart
When it comes to black licorice, most people either love it or hate it. Black licorice enthusiasts wait patiently for Halloween to satisfy ... Read More
New AHA Guidelines May Help Doctors Identify Risk Of Cardiac Arrest Deaths
It’s hard to predict sudden cardiac arrest. For people whose heart unexpectedly stops beating, roughly half didn’t have any earlier ... Read More