What’s Killing Famous Black Men?
African-Americans frequently look towards race and economic factors as our biggest challenges, but there are self-inflicted problems that are literally killing us.
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Beyonce Lends Her Platinum Touch To The “Let’s Move” Campaign
Superstar Beyonce Knowles just announced her involvement with First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign to end childhood obesity. In conjunction with The National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation (NABEF), Beyonce is encouraging kids to get up and dance! Motivate!
Read More5 Tips For Healthy Vascular Living
Being healthy and incorporating a daily routine of exercise and eating healthy is important. Stroke is the third-leading killer in the U.S. after cancer and heart disease.
Read MoreAre You At Risk For A Stroke?
We’re hearing more stories about people of all ages being diagnosed with an array of conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure and even having heart attacks and strokes. In the past, we’ve associated these conditions and diseases with older people however times have changed.
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What Is Mardi Gras?
Today Mardi Gras carnivals are major events. Thousands of people participate and millions more watch it on TV. In New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro, they are major tourist attractions.
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A look at the causes of high blood pressure
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. Find out if you’re at risk here.
Read MoreHigh Blood Pressure Resource Guide
Here are some helpful links to learn more about high blood pressure and how to prevent and treat it.
Read MoreLiving With COPD
COPD is one of the nation’s leading causes of death but most of us have no idea what it is or how to deal with it. Get informed and improve your lifestyle.
Read MoreWorking Overtime May Hurt Your Heart
Putting in extra hours on the job may be good for your bank account but bad for your heart according to a new study.
Read MoreBran Reduces Heart Disease Deaths
Most of us have heard that bran can help up lead a healthier life but new studies show a direct connection between consumin bran and improving our heart-health.
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