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Heartfelt Hurdles: The Cardiovascular Disease Patient Experience
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The Latest In Heart Health

Why This Nurse and This Mom Are Sounding the Alarm on Lp(a)
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, yet many risk factors remain largely unknown to the public. One of these is lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a)—a genetic lipid particle that, according to new data from the Family Heart Foundation, significantly read more about Why This Nurse and This Mom Are Sounding the Alarm on Lp(a)

Should Black Women Use Creatine? What You Need to Know First
Creatine is experiencing a resurgence—not just in gyms but in mainstream wellness conversations. Yet among Black women, who already face unique physiological and cultural contexts, it raises critical questions: Is creatine beneficial? Is it safe? How does it fit into read more about Should Black Women Use Creatine? What You Need to Know First

Larenz Tate’s 50-Year-Old Anti-Aging Secret: It’s Not What You Think
There's an old saying that goes, "Black don't crack," but let's be honest, some people age worse than others. But on the other hand, there are a select few of people who seem to look even better as they age. read more about Larenz Tate’s 50-Year-Old Anti-Aging Secret: It’s Not What You Think

Going Vegetarian? Here’s How it Will Impact Your Heart
As more people are advised to shun meat, a study from Australia adds to evidence that a vegetarian diet can help improve heart health. A review of 20 prior investigations found that folks who followed a vegetarian diet for six read more about Going Vegetarian? Here’s How it Will Impact Your Heart

Heart Attack Vs. Heart Failure: Here’s How To Tell The Difference
Symptoms vary. We must guard our hearts properly. The heart provides oxygen to the brain, warmth to the hands, and life. However, heart disease—including heart attack and heart failure—is the leading cause of mortality in the US. Heart Attack Symptoms read more about Heart Attack Vs. Heart Failure: Here’s How To Tell The Difference

3 Minutes of Flossing Can Save Your Life, Here’s How…
Many Americans brush their teeth twice a day, but only a few of them floss daily. Some dentists even suggest that flossing is more important than actually flossing. Although brushing is what keeps the surface of your teeth clean, flossing read more about 3 Minutes of Flossing Can Save Your Life, Here’s How…