via BlackDoctor: There is a strong possibility that each of us knows someone with hypertension or, perhaps, you may have it yourself. Hypertension, which occurs when the blood pressure in the arteries is elevated, is also commonly known as high blood pressure. With the recent recall of several drugs that treat hypertension, many African Americans found […]
via BlackDoctor: It’s rare in the human body that events happen in a vacuum—and very much like “The Skeleton” song suggests—everything is connected. And beyond the skeleton, the saying is especially true within the cardiovascular system. Known as the “king of systems,” the cardiovascular system is a complex network of veins and arteries that impact every […]
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 […]
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 […]
Everyone talks about how dangerous high blood pressure (hypertension) can be, but low blood pressure (hypotension) is no walk in the park, either! With nearly half of African Americans living with hypertension, one would think that low blood pressure would be something to celebrate, right? “Hypotension occurs when the blood pressure drops for any reason,” […]
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.…
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…
The Black barbershop isn’t just the place where generations of boys and men go to get their routine haircuts and shaves. The barbershop is where generations of Black boys and men fellowship, seek counsel, get mentored and come out feeling brand new like crisp money into a world that doesn’t always recognize their worth. Thanks […]
Black people who survive brain bleed strokes are more likely than their white peers to have high blood pressure a year later, new research reveals. Intracranial haemorrhages represent about 10% of all strokes, but about four in 10 of these strokes lead to death in the first month. The study authors pointed out that high […]
You’ve heard the benefits of a college degree before, but new research suggests that there’s a healthful one, too. According to researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health, education trumps genetics as a predictor of high blood pressure in African Americans. The study, published in the August 2012 issue of the American Journal of […]
For all you whole grain cereal lovers your morning favorite pick is a winner! A new study reveals having a bowl a day of your favorite whole grains can help lower your risk of hypertension. According to USA Today, the study saw a substantial difference with the patients who ate whole grain cereal regularly. “We […]
