Despite decades of medical research and public campaigns to ease the problem, heart disease is the number one killer in the United States. One of…
As a breakout star of 90’s TV shows “In Living Color” and “Living Single,” Kim Coles rose to superstardom with unforgettable and classic characters. But, it was no laughing matter when the actress-comedian’s life took a terrifying turn after she began experiencing heart concerns. “There were three of us sitting,” she recalled of the change […]
Because February is American Heart Month, it’s only right that we highlight ways to keep your heart healthy. While heart disease remains the leading cause of death in America — African-American men are at the highest risk due to high blood pressure — the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made it their goal […]
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…
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…
http://s2smagazine.com/stories/2012/03/houston-family-saddened-toxicology-report Whitney Houston’s family is “saddened” by news that drugs played a factor in the singer’s accidental drowning. “We are saddened to learn of the toxicology results, although we are glad to now have closure,” Whitney’s sister-in-law Patricia Houston told the Associated Press. A report from the Los Angeles County’s coroner’s office, released yesterday, indicated […]
Study Ties Red Meat to a Higher Risk of Death From Heart Disease and Cancer. People who eat less red meat may live longer than people who regularly eat burgers, steaks, and processed foods like bacon, hot dogs, and sausage, a new study shows. For the study, Harvard researchers delved into the diets of more […]
The number of Americans who report they have coronary heart disease – which includes heart attack and angina (chest pain) – continues to decline but rates vary widely from state to state and by race and ethnicity, according to a new report published today in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report of the Centers for […]
According to scientists, eat three bananas a day can reduce the risk of stokes. Bananas for breakfast, welcome lunch and dinner will provide adequate potassium to reduce the likelihood of blood clots in the brain about 21%. The discovery was made by scientists from Britain and Italy. This gives people who are at risk of […]
10 Things Women Should Ask Their Doctors By Aisha I. Jefferson on Mar 22nd 2011 1:50PM Filed under: Women’s Health Planning to schedule your annual checkup? Besides inquiring about your Pap test, there are other questions women of all ages should pose to their physician. In continuation of Women’s History Month, we sought the expertise […]