We bet you didn’t know this. Men who go to the sauna three times a week reduce their chances of getting heart disease! Listen to the audio player to hear Jasmine Sanders discuss the report that says you can practically sweat away your chances in the latest Jazzy Report! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Listen to the “The D.L. Hughley […]
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America for both men and women, especially for African-American women. If you already have heart disease…
We spend most of our day sitting. We sit during the train, bus or car ride to work. We spend most of the day at…
Dr. Rovenia M. Brock believes that nutrition is the key to optimal health. The nationally acclaimed health journalist is a nutritionist who often appears on television to share accessible health tips that could save your life. Brock learned the importance of health as a young woman, watching her mother lose a battle with stomach cancer […]
Between starring in box office hits like Avatar and Fast & Furious, and hit television shows like A&E’s “Breakout Kings”, Hollywood’s leading man Laz Alonso…
In the Bible, you never read that Jesus sat down because he was tired. Ever. Jesus walked everywhere. We have got to do better when…
Dr. Kara Davis says that your mind can impact your heart. African-Americans suffering from depression are at increased risk of heart problems. Unfortunately, African-Americans often do not prioritize their mental health, although it has been proven that is has a significant impact on overall wellness. The Illinois-based doctor Dr. Davis, who completed her education at the […]
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 feel it in our hearts when things are going wrong. Dr. Mehmet Oz may now be best known as a TV doctor and host of his own show, but he’s […]
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 talk show that she’s already shot the pilot for, she’s in the best heart health of her life. For Jones, though, that came after a lot of struggle. “I’m in […]
What is Heart Disease and Why Does it Occur? Coronary heart disease is the most common form of heart disease. It is a disorder of the blood vessels of the heart that can lead to heart attack. A heart attack occurs when an artery becomes blocked, preventing oxygen and nutrients from getting to the […]
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A preliminary autopsy found that David “Kidd” Kraddick, the popular host of syndicated radio and TV shows, had an enlarged heart and blocked arteries that probably led to an irregular heartbeat, a Louisiana coroner’s office said Monday. Kraddick, 53, became ill during his Kidd’s Kids charity golf tournament Saturday outside New […]
African Americans should be concerned about heart disease. Combined, heart disease and stroke are the leading cause of death for African Americans, says Quinn Capers, MD, director of Peripheral Vascular Interventions at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and associate dean of Admissions at Ohio State’s College of Medicine. When asked why African American […]
