While there is no cure for PAD, if caught early it can be kept in check through lifestyle changes. Once a person undergoes lower limb amputation, their risk of dying within five years is 50%. Get checked!
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High Blood Pressure Got Your Pressure Up?
Hypertension costs the country about $46B a year, yet it’s one of the most preventable, treatable, and reversible of the chronic cardiovascular diseases.
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During World War II the Norwegian’s coronary artery disease death rate plummeted because of this.
Read more...Know Your Numbers Cholesterol 101
High cholesterol levels may be an indicator of heart disease, the chief killer of black women.
Read more...June 2016 Progress Report – 2016 Black EVEolution Challenge
We are half way through the year, where are you with your personal life goals? If you’re a little behind or have seemingly abandon some goals, don’t worry, you still have six months to go! This is follow up to the 8 actions black women need to take this year. I’ve been right there with you. I’ve done great on…
Read more...How This Organism Living In Your Gut May Be Effecting Your Health
A yeast overgrowth is a systemic problem and will have impacts and symptoms throughout the body.
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