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by Violet Smith, BDO Staff Writer
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Black History of Health: John Witherspoon
John Weatherspoon, better known as “John Witherspoon” was a comedian and actor. Best known for his role as “Willie Pops Jones” in the Friday series of films, Witherspoon has a vast filmography and television career. Despite not having many leading read more about Black History of Health: John Witherspoon
11 Things to Know to Save a Life With CPR
When a heart stops, seconds matter. But too often, when someone has a cardiac arrest away from a hospital, people in a position to help don't. Misunderstandings about CPR can keep people from acting. That costs lives. We asked experts read more about 11 Things to Know to Save a Life With CPR
3 Supplements You Should Be Taking Daily
Walking through the health supplements aisle for the first or fiftieth time can be confusing and overwhelming. Even if you eat a healthy diet it can be difficult to get the recommended daily amount of some nutrients. Investing in a read more about 3 Supplements You Should Be Taking Daily
10 Must-Have Tests For Black Women
You're eating healthier? Great! You're exercising more? Outstanding? In addition, you're doing other things to stay healthy, such as sleeping more and stressing less? You GO! But...what about your visits to the doctor? If keeping up with medical tests isn't read more about 10 Must-Have Tests For Black Women
ABC Issues Statement on NFL Safety Damar Hamlin’s Collapse and Sudden Cardiac Arrest
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the highly disturbing images of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsing from a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) during a nationally televised football game are viewed and reviewed worldwide, the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) extends its read more about ABC Issues Statement on NFL Safety Damar Hamlin’s Collapse and Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Your Blood Type Could Increase Risk of Heart Attack
The letters A, B, and O symbolize the ABO gene, which programs our blood cells to create blood types. What Does Blood Type Really Mean? AB blood types generate A and B antigens in red blood cells. Type O blood read more about Your Blood Type Could Increase Risk of Heart Attack