Heart disease is an equal opportunity threat, but black women need to pay special attention to its risks. Across the globe, heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for both women and men. And it affects one in three American adult females, said the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR). Women find themselves with symptoms and risk factors that men don't— … [Read more...] about Seven ways black women can get ‘heart-smart’
Heart Health
Heart attack deaths spike during the winter holidays
The American Heart Association urges people to be aware of and reduce risks for deadly ‘holiday heart attacks’ The winter holidays can turn deadly, as research shows that more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than at any other time of the year. While being aware of the signs of a heart attack and taking steps to reduce your risk are important … [Read more...] about Heart attack deaths spike during the winter holidays
Five critical heart facts black people need to know
According to the American Heart Association, more than 121 million Americans are dealing with heart problems. Additionally, more than 800,000 people have heart attacks every year. As startling as those numbers are, though, the statistics about heart disease are even more troubling for black people. Here are a few of them you need to know. 1. Black Americans are 30 percent … [Read more...] about Five critical heart facts black people need to know
Tips for staying heart-healthy all summer long
By Dr. Eben Eno Cardiologist, cares for patients at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital Ozaukee and Milwaukee campuses. This summer, we’re all looking forward to getting outdoors, enjoying Wisconsin’s beautiful parks, beer gardens and Lake Michigan beaches. But, heart health during summer months can be tricky business. It’s important to remember how the summer heat … [Read more...] about Tips for staying heart-healthy all summer long
Staying heart healthy
By Sandra Millon Underwood, RN, PhD FAAN Professor, UW-Milwaukee School of Nursing Most of us know that the heart is one of the most important organs of the body, but did you know that the average heart is the size of an adult’s fist? Your heart beats about 115,000 times each day and pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood every day. And, the Scripture that paraphrased reads, “a … [Read more...] about Staying heart healthy