Prehypertension identifies people at risk of developing chronic high blood pressure if they don’t take steps to improve their lifestyle ... Read More
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Some Medicines Boost Sensitivity To Sun
It's well-known that too much time in the sun puts your skin at risk. But it's extra important to limit sun exposure when you're taking ... Read More
Sleep Apnea & Insomnia Go Undiagnosed In Blacks At An Alarming Rate
Despite a rise in many sleep disorders, a good portion of the African American community continues to go undiagnosed, even when the severity ... Read More
Are You About That Plant-Based Life? 6 Questions You Probably Have
For the last few weeks, you’ve probably noticed your timelines filling up with people going cold turkey and transforming into vegans ... Read More
Women In Your 20s: Take This Risk To Heart
Heart disease is the top killer of women. The majority of women between the ages of 40 and 60 have at least one risk factor for the disease. ... Read More
5 Health Benefits Of Eating Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate isn’t just any sweet treat. According to research, it’s loaded with nutrients that can positively impact your health (when ... Read More
140-Pound Weight Loss: “I Did It For My Daughter”
Tyrone Garrett's father wasn't around while he was growing up. So when Tyrone's fiance, Whitney Hammond, gave birth to their daughter, he ... Read More
Low Carb Ketogenic Diet & Diabetes: Is It Safe?
You might be surprised to know that the ketogenic diet has been around for over 80 years. It was originally used to treat people with ... Read More
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 moving away from ... Read More
My Story: “You Only Have One Body”
Taunya Stewart woke up feeling strangely hot. Her body felt taut, as though she would pop if someone were to touch her. “My first thought ... Read More
Science Confirms Exercise Can Help Blacks Lower Risk Of High Blood Pressure
Researchers like me who study cardiovascular health have long known that exercise is one way to keep high blood pressure, a ... Read More
DASH Diet Ranked Best For Diabetes
Recently, US News & World Report ranked DASH the best diet for diabetes. DASH is also one of several meal patterns identified by the ... Read More