Having diabetes does not mean you have to give up alcohol – not if your diabetes is well controlled. In fact, adults with diabetes should ... Read More
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Angela Bassett Talks Heart Disease & Diabetes: “It’s My Way Of Honoring My Mother’s Life”
We’ve seen Angela Bassett embody numerous roles in What’s Love Got To Do With It, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Waiting To Exhale and ... Read More
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
Coping With Common Multiple Myeloma Side Effects
Although it's considered a rare cancer, African Americans are twice as likely to be diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Multiple myeloma is a ... Read More
911 Basics: Responding To A Heart Attack
Heart disease is the leading killer in the U.S. Knowing the warning signs of a heart attack and how to respond could save a life. The ... Read More
5 Foods To Stop Feeding Your Brain
Did you know Blacks are almost twice as likely as Caucasians to have Alzheimer’s or another dementia? Not only that, but new survey results ... Read More
#AlwaysSleepy: The Difference Between Type 1 & Type 2 Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder that makes you feel overwhelmingly tired. Symptoms may include excessive daytime sleepiness, ... Read More
Advanced Directives: The Most Important Conversation Of Your Life
“If anything should happen to you while in the hospital, whether your heart stops or you can’t breathe, would you like everything ... Read More
8 Mistakes Heart Patients Make
If you've already had a heart attack, you're at increased risk for another, but with a few smart moves you can reduce that risk. ... Read More
Your Guide To: Life After A Heart Attack
If you've had a heart attack, you're probably wondering how your life is going to change. It depends on how severe your heart attack was, ... Read More
Deniabetes: How To Deal With A Diabetes Diagnosis
It’s common for people to experience a range of thoughts and feelings when faced with a diabetes diagnoses. “Diabetes runs in my family, but ... Read More
Early Family Deaths Create A ‘Grief Gap’ In Black America
Black Americans tend to lose a parent, other close relatives and spouses at earlier ages than whites, creating a potentially devastating ... Read More