via BlackDoctor: Diabetes is a major risk factor for heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, when compared to people without diabetes, people with diabetes have twice the risk of developing heart disease, twice the risk of having a heart attack, a greater chance of dying from a heart attack, and four times the […]
via BlackDoctor: Diabetes is a major risk factor for heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, when compared to people without diabetes, people with diabetes have twice the risk of developing heart disease, twice the risk of having a heart attack, a greater chance of dying from a heart attack, and four times the […]
via BlackDoctor: Breast cancer advocates have done an excellent job in making sure that the communities are aware of the risks of breast cancer and its incidence in women in our communities. However, it is also a known fact that the number one killer in women is heart disease and coronary heart disease specifically. Common […]
Happy heart, happy life! So what’s the key to maintaining a healthy heart no matter your age? According to The American Heart Association, it all boils down to your lifestyle. While there are seven major independent risk factors for coronary heart disease: Cigarette and tobacco smoke High blood cholesterol High blood pressure Physical inactivity Overweight […]
Right before starting her stint on Dancing with the Stars TV show competition, singer Toni Braxton came down with a heart problem: microvascular angina. But it’s not her first brush with heart disease. In 2004, Braxton was diagnosed with pericarditis — inflammation of the tissue surrounding the heart. At the time, Braxton felt tired and […]
Men in general aren’t exactly well known for always taking great care of themselves. But, when you think about it, every man owes it to…
Showing love to your heart is as easy as 1-2-3….4-5-6-7! Health, Medical & Wellness Expert, Nurse Alice Benjamin, has teamed up with the American Heart Association (AHA) to share “Life’s Simple 7″ tips to check, change and control your heart health. Heart disease is the No.1 killer for all Americans and the most common […]
Fat…you’re told they’re bad, then you’re told they’re good. So, which is it? Both. “Your body needs fat in order to function,” says Barbara Roberts,…
According to the American Pregnancy Association, the amount of weight you should gain during pregnancy depends on your weight and BMI (body mass index) before…
Vanessa Williams has accomplished a lot in her three-decade career. The former Miss America released 8 CD’s, including one that went triple platinum and starred in several feature films and TV shows including hits like “Dangerous Housewives” and “Ugly Betty.” But Williams’ most important role yet may be as a spokesperson for Bayer’s “Handbags and […]
Michael Clarke Duncan, the actor best known for his Oscar-nominated role alongside Tom Hanks in The Green Mile, died on September 3, 2012 due to heart complications. What heart health lessons can we learn from him? Most people are all too familiar with the concept that ignorance is bliss, but there are instances when ignorance […]
There’s something very important that most African Americans don’t know about when it comes to understanding how to protect your heart health. African American adults are more likely to be diagnosed with coronary heart disease, and they are more likely to die from heart disease. Also, although African American adults are 40% more likely to […]
