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How’s Your HEART?
Written on 1 Feb, 2010 at 14:43 in Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Magazine, Magazine Features, Women of Power Articles | viewed 192 times | 1 Comment
Pamela Thomas had always received a perfect bill of health, but at age 38, Thomas’ life changed. She became one of roughly 5.5 million Americans diagnosed with congestive heart failure.... (Continue reading)
High Healthcare Costs Linked to Preventable Diseases
Written on 17 Nov, 2009 at 13:06 in Business News | viewed 412 times | 0 Comments
Smoking, poor eating habits, and lack of exercise are contributing to an epidemic of chronic, preventable diseases that are alarming for the future health of the nation and for African Americans in particular, according to a new report.... (Continue reading)
Managing Diabetes
Written on 1 Nov, 2009 at 14:34 in Magazine | viewed 6 times | 0 Comments
Karen Chambers, the director of product development for IMAN Cosmetics in New York City—and an ordained interfaith minister—had just finished her seminary thesis in May 2009, when her primary doctor called to tell her that she had diabetes. She was... (Continue reading)
The Heart of the Matter
Written on 1 Jul, 2008 at 11:22 in Magazine | viewed 443 times | 0 Comments
As Americans are expressing interest in bettering their health, the African American community remains stagnant on health improvements, says Dr. Christopher J.W.B. Leggett, director of cardiology at Medical Associates of North Georgia. In addition, a study done by the American... (Continue reading)
