Tag Archives: heart disease
5 Ways to Get Heart Healthy
Here's what Black women need to do to get healthy!
Here’s what Black women need to do to get healthy!
By Janel Martinez
Bad Business: The Problem With Fried Chicken
An honest look at the politics of poultry and what role this Southern delicacy plays in the negative image of Black folks
Perhaps I’m being too sensitive and reading too much into the politics of poultry but…
By Anslem Samuel
How’s Your HEART?
Two professionals learn to manage a new life with heart disease. Their stories can save your life
Pamela Thomas had always received a perfect bill of health, but at age 38, Thomas’…
By Dale Coachman
High Healthcare Costs Linked to Preventable Diseases
Blacks increasingly at risk for obesity
Smoking, poor eating habits, and lack of exercise are contributing to an epidemic of chronic,…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
Managing Diabetes
One professional learns that her diabetes diagnosis is not a death sentence, but a disease where she can alter the outcome with proper diet and exercise
Karen Chambers, the director of product development for IMAN Cosmetics in New York City—and an…
By Dale Coachman
The Heart of the Matter
Doctors lead an initiative to improve cardiovascular health
As Americans are expressing interest in bettering their health, the African American community remains stagnant…
