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A Cardiologist Explains: Strategies for Total Heart Health
Dr. Tochi Okwuosa tackles the common barriers to exercise and heart health, from unsafe neighborhoods to busy schedules. Discover practical…
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What Black People Should Know About Heart Disease Risk
Heart disease is an all-encompassing term that’s used to describe several conditions that affect your heart. The most common one…
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What Black Cancer Patients Should Know About Heart Damage After Treatment – BlackDoctor.org
As a cardiologist specializing in cardio-oncology, one of my primary goals is to ensure cancer patients and survivors understand and…
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Hypertension and Heart Disease in Black Folks
Dr. Tochi Okwuosa breaks down the life-threatening distinctions between sudden cardiac arrest and heart attack. Learn how sudden cardiac arrest,…
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LA Rams Partners to Provide Free Heart Health Screenings to Fans – BlackDoctor.org
Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images On Sunday, June 9th, the Los Angeles Rams football team collaborated with Edwards Lifesciences…
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Waiting For Takeoff, Her Heart Stopped. Flight Attendants Came to the Rescue.
(Photo courtesy of Vonnie Gaither) Vonnie Gaither hated leaving a reunion of extended family in Baltimore. Still, she had to…
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How Trusting My Instincts Saved Me From a Heart Attack
Photo: Business Insider As a mother, there’s no greater joy than bringing a new life into the world. But for…
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Heart Attack Survivor’s Message to Black Moms
Photo credit: Advil Believe My Pain Despite the medical advancements and resources available, the journey to motherhood is often marred…
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Heart-Full Living: Self-Care Tips for Managing Heart Failure
Being diagnosed with heart failure — also known as congestive heart failure — can feel overwhelming. The realization that your…
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From Fear to Hope: Mother of Four’s Triumph Over Heart Failure
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), cardiovascular disease is the leading killer of new moms. This significantly impacts Black…
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