High cholesterol increases your risk of heart attack and stroke. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says current guidelines recommend that adults 20 or older be screened every five years. But the agency says you may need more frequent cholesterol screenings if: • You are a woman 50 or older, or a man 45 or older. • Your total cholesterol is 200 mg/dL or … [Read more...] about Health tip: Do you need frequent cholesterol screenings?
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Free puppet show at the Domes focuses on lead-poisoning prevention
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week October 20-26 Lead-poisoning prevention is the message of a free puppet show being presented by the Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers (SSCHC) Lead Outreach Program, Monday, Oct 21, at 10:30 a.m., at the Mitchell Park Domes. The puppet show is part of a “free admission morning” for Milwaukee County residents. The Domes, … [Read more...] about Free puppet show at the Domes focuses on lead-poisoning prevention
Scientists gain genetic insight into Alzheimer’s disease
Study of mice builds on landmark findings from 1990s, researcher says Researchers who identified two more gene mutations that increase a person’s risk of developing late-onset Alzheimer’s disease say their findings from studies with mice may help in efforts to prevent and treat the disease in humans. The rare mutations occur in a gene called ADAM10 and are … [Read more...] about Scientists gain genetic insight into Alzheimer’s disease
Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin to host Affordable Care Act (ACA) community forum
In their continued effort to provide key information to the community regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin (BHCW) will be hosting another community forum on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at BHCW, 3020 W. Vliet Street. The event is free and open to the public. Representatives from the four Milwaukee Marketplace … [Read more...] about Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin to host Affordable Care Act (ACA) community forum
Healthy blood pressure (part 3)
Heart disease, cardiovascular disease (CVD), is the leading cause of death for all Americans age 35 and older. This means men and women among all racial and ethnic groups. According the Centers for Disease Control, over 600,000 people died of heart disease in 2008, 25 percent of all deaths. In other words, one in four Americans died of heart disease in 2008. High blood … [Read more...] about Healthy blood pressure (part 3)
Psychological abuse is the first warning: Run, get out
By: Dee Louis-Scott Psychological abuse can be as damaging to the psyche as physical abuse can be to the body, yet little is written about this common problem, which is typically the precursor to physical abuse. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), 95 percent of men who physically abuse their intimate partners also psychologically abuse … [Read more...] about Psychological abuse is the first warning: Run, get out
Study says healthy eating benefits heart failure patients
Low-sodium diet lowered high blood pressure after 3 weeks Healthy eating habits can significantly reduce high blood pressure and improve heart function in heart failure patients, a new study says. The study included patients, most in their 60s and 70s, who ate only meals that were prepared for them in the kitchen of the University of Michigan Clinical Research … [Read more...] about Study says healthy eating benefits heart failure patients
Talking Health with Dr. Carter Healthy blood pressure (part 2)
Heart disease, cardiovascular disease (CVD), is the leading cause of death for all Americans age 35 and older. This means men and women among all racial and ethnic groups. According the Centers for Disease Control, over 600,000 people died of heart disease in 2008, 25 percent of all deaths. In other words, one in four Americans died of heart disease in 2008. Among … [Read more...] about Talking Health with Dr. Carter Healthy blood pressure (part 2)
Breast-feeding may pass good bacteria from mom to baby
Breast milk delivers beneficial bacteria from a mother’s gut to her baby’s digestive system, according to a new study. Swiss researchers found the same strains of several types of beneficial bacteria in breast milk and in mothers’ and babies’ feces. Strains found in breast milk may help establish a critical nutritional balance in the baby’s gut and may be important … [Read more...] about Breast-feeding may pass good bacteria from mom to baby
Study: Childhood obesity quadruples chances of adult hypertension
Obese children have a four times greater risk of having high blood pressure when they reach adulthood compared to normal weight kids, new research shows. The study authors also found that overweight children had double the risk of high blood pressure, or hypertension, later in life. “We’ve shown that the risk for hypertension starts in childhood,” said study … [Read more...] about Study: Childhood obesity quadruples chances of adult hypertension