What’s the Low Down on Blood Oranges? Some Bloody Good Stuff!

Lately, my husband has been bringing home lots of blood oranges. In the past, he would bring home regular oranges such as Valencia or Navel oranges. And when I inquired why the change, his response was simply that blood oranges are good for my health. So I decided to give them a try. And let’s just say, I’m glad I did! Now when I visit my local farmers’ market, I purchase blood oranges.

High Blood Pressure Disproportionately Affects Black Males. Learn How to Be Proactive

I was deeply saddened to hear about the recent passing of John Singleton. The “Boyz N the Hood” director died of a stroke at just 51-years-old.

You Might Want To Check Your Blood Pressure If You Make Multiple Nighttime Bathroom Trips

If you’re someone who tends to make multiple trips to the bathroom during the night to urinate, you may have a condition called nocturia.

Herbs Over Insulin? This Unconventional Diabetes Treatment Cost a Little Boy His Life

In 2014, 13-year-old Edgar Lopez died after his mother decided to stop giving him insulin prescribed by a pediatrician. He suffered from type 1 diabetes.

Have High Blood Pressure? You Might Want to Check Your Zinc Level

There is certainly no shortage of medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Just to name a few, there are several classes of blood pressure medications, including:

Think Better With Nutrient-Rich Blood

Blood. You know you need it. But have you really thought about why you need it? Your blood is made up of both liquid and solids. The liquid part is referred to as plasma and is “made of water, salts, and protein. Over half of your blood is plasma. The solid part of your blood contains red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets” (National Institutes of Health (NIH)).

This May Be the Hottest Way to Lower Your Blood Pressure

Did you know that the word ‘sauna’ is of Finnish origin? “Sauna use is deeply embedded in Finnish culture. A nation of 5.5 million people, Finland has as many saunas as television sets — around 3.3 million. Most of the saunas are in people’s homes, although they’re also standard amenities in offices and factories,” according to Harvard Health.

What Southern Food is Doing to African Americans is Anything but Comforting

Fried chicken, macaroni and cheese and pecan pie. These used to be a few of my favorite foods and are the staple of a traditional soul food meal.

Staying Mentally Sharp! Another Good Reason To Manage Your Blood Pressure After 60

I do my best to keep up with the latest research about high blood pressure (hypertension), because this illness has had such an awful impact on many of my family members and friends. So, understandably, the cardiovascular risks, such as heart attacks and strokes, are all very well known to me.

One Simple Way to Lower Your Blood Pressure in 6 Months

The American Heart Association (AHA) reports that more than 100 million Americans have high blood pressure (hypertension). To be exact, the AHA estimates 103 million Americans have high blood pressure, which is half of all adults in the United States!

There’s Nothing Fake About the Problem with Fake Marijuana

We’ve previously discussed drug use problems in the United States, such as the opioid crisis, cocaine and the recreational use of marijuana. And now, unfortunately, you need to be aware of another major drug issue - Fake Weed!

Young Adults Are Eating Their Hearts Out, Literally!

A new study conducted by the University of Bristol Medical School has found that being overweight appears to be affecting the actual structure and function of hearts in young adults. Ultimately, this could lead to future generations being more at risk of cardiovascular disease.