Auntie Fee, died this week via the number one way to die in America. In fact, according to the American Heart Association, half of black women age 20 and over have heart disease and only a third of us know this is our greatest health risk.
Heart failure affects six million Americans and actress, artist, producer Queen Latifah has partnered with the American Heart Association to make sure a lot more of us are informed about issues related to the heart. It was 10 years ago that her mother, Rita Owens was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Please watch Latifah and […]
Since 2009, Dr. Paul Underwood has been a medical director at Boston Scientific, a global company that develops and distributes minimally invasive implantable medical devices…
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…
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,…
Millions of Americans, including middle-aged and older Americans, have a very protein-rich diet. But now, new studies have found something very interesting – while this…
Dr. Kara Young says that your mind can impact your heart. African-Americans suffering from depression are at increased risk of heart problems. Unfortunately, African-Americans often…
Having a heart is part of being human. We love with our hearts, we give with our hearts, we get our hearts broken and we…
For IPAD/IPOD users: Star Jones has reason to be excited about life these days. Not only is the TV personality working on a new multi-host…
African Americans should be concerned about heart disease. Combined, heart disease and stroke are the leading cause of death for African Americans, says Laxmi Mehta,…
No one really likes going to the doctor. There is always that fear your physician will find something wrong and if you are feeling some…
Annabelle Volgman says too many women feel ignored or dismissed by their doctors and the need for a place where they felt they could be…
