via praisecharlotte: Practicing religion was the secret ingredient, added to lifestyle changes, that helped a group of Black people reduce their high blood pressure, according to a new study published Tuesday in the scientific journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. Researchers used volunteers who suffer from high blood pressure and also attend church to see how […]
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 […]
via BlackDoctor: Nearly half of American adults are at risk for major health problems because of high blood pressure, according to a new scientific guideline that redefines the dangerous condition and provides tactics for doctors to detect, treat and prevent it. People with readings of 130 as the top number or 80 as the bottom […]
Researchers like me who study cardiovascular health have long known that exercise is one way to keep high blood pressure, a potentially debilitating condition, at bay. But studies confirming this protective effect mainly have focused on white patients. Our research found the strongest evidence to date that moderate to vigorous regular exercise can help reduce […]
Singer Angie Stone is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, producer, actress and mother. As a member of the cast of R&B Divas, she’s also topped the U.S. Billboard R&B and Dance charts One of her hit songs was “Brotha” which many play on Father’s Day as a salute to Black men. But there’s an interesting story […]
Actor Lamman Rucker joined Roland Martin on NewsOne Now to discuss the American Heart Association Blood Pressure Awareness Campaign as well as some of his upcoming projects.…
February is American Heart Month, and Dr. Karla Robinson and Dr. Robert C. Robinson III, from Urban Housecall joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” to share…
Older or younger, you already know you should be working out more. But now, a new study suggests that getting more fit might also reduce…
According to the American Heart Association, more than 40 percent of blacks have high blood pressure (HBP).Though doctors aren’t 100% sure why this is, they…
In this edition of Ask Professor Wiley, a concerned wife writes to Marcus D. Wiley for his advice about her husband, who suffers from both high blood pressure…
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a very serious condition that affects the blood flow to and from the main arteries from the heart. According to the American Heart Association, one in three adults in the United States has high blood pressure, the rate is higher in African Americans. People who suffer from […]
Below is a reference guide for high blood pressure. Consult the links below for more information about high blood pressure and remember to consult your doctor to determine the best way to lower your blood pressure. Here are some helpful links to learn more about high blood pressure and how to prevent and treat it. […]
