Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a narrowing of the blood vessels leading to a reduction of blood flow to the limbs, more commonly to the legs. It is caused by a buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries that can lead to heart attacks and strokes. African Americans are at a higher risk for PAD …
African-American Smokers at A Higher Risk for Peripheral Artery Disease Read More »
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), walking is one of the easiest and most effective ways to boost your heart health. However, while any amount of walking is better than just than just sitting around, the faster your walking pace, the more beneficial it is to your heart health. The AHA recommends that walking …
As families connect in various ways on this Thanksgiving Day, whether they do so in smaller groups of persons only within their households or via video chat services due to the spikes in the Covid-19 virus, the Surgeon General of the United States has sought fit to declare today National Family Health History Day. It …
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As Americans prepare to give thanks and engorge ourselves with multiple helpings on Thanksgiving Day this week, GERD sufferers, approximately 15 to 30% of the U.S. population, may already be weighing the consequences ahead of time. GERD is an acronym for gastroesophageal reflux disease and if you have already been diagnosed, you are fully aware …
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The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reports that, “Every year, an estimated 1 in 6 Americans (or 48 million people) get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die from eating contaminated food.” As families prepare their turkeys, hams, cheeses, vegetables, and varied feasts this holiday season, it is vital to bear …
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