Family Health

via BlackDoctor: High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is known as a “silent killer” because often there are no symptoms. African Americans develop high blood pressure at a higher rate than any other racial group in the United States. Moreover, high blood pressure tends to occur at younger ages and to be more severe in […]

Family Health

via BlackDoctor: High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is known as a “silent killer” because often there are no symptoms. African Americans develop high blood pressure at a higher rate than any other racial group in the United States. Moreover, high blood pressure tends to occur at younger ages and to be more severe in […]

National

Many believe that after death, a new life begins. That is particularly true about a pastor who after burying many of his church members, decided to bring a fresh idea to light to help them and the community he serves. Just outside of Raleigh, North Carolina, there’s a little town of Conetoe — population 300 […]

Women's Health

Erica Campbell, of Mary Mary, says you have to take care of yourself no matter what. If you don’t, your body suffers and then the people around you, like your family, end up suffering as well. Addressing her own struggle with health, specifically high blood pressure and being told that she could have a stroke […]

Family Health

If you’re older than age 60 and have high blood pressure, you might want to check with your doctor about a recent update for managing the condition. That’s because according to new research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, a committee of experts determined it’s OK for older folks to have a […]

Women's Health

As evident from her Sunday appearance on the popular Bravo late night talk show ‘Watch What Happens: Live,’ actress Regina King definitely has it going on. A great physique. A chic pixie ‘do. Glowing skin. A thriving Hollywood career. Yep, to look at the ‘Southland’ star – who turns 40 on Saturday – you’d never […]