May 23, 2013

Black American Men Have Nearly Double the Amount of Hypertension Compared to Caucasian Males

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*CHICAGO – One to three adults in the United States will have hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure (HBP) in their lifetime. Ideally, adults should keep their blood pressure reading at 140 or under for the top number (systolic) and 90 for the lower number (diastolic). People who have diabetes or kidney disease should [...]




African American Women Should Become ‘Ayurveda’ Goddesses for the Health of Our Community

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*The 5000 year old, ancient art of Ayurveda in India is the natural science of balance. Indian medicine’s long history makes it one of the oldest catalogued systems of medicine in the world.  In fact, Greek and Chinese medicine are both based upon ancient Ayurvedic arts. The earliest concepts of Ayurveda are documented in the [...]




Blacks at Greater Risk of Hypertension than Other Groups

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*(Via Health 24) – Black people who survive brain bleed strokes are more likely than their white peers to have high blood pressure a year later, new research reveals. Intracranial haemorrhages represent about 10% of all strokes, but about four in 10 of these strokes lead to death in the first month. The study authors pointed [...]




EUR Exclusive: LJ Reynolds Tells the Untold Story of the Dramatics

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*Millions of fans around the globe have enjoyed the smooth stylings of the R&B group The Dramatics, but little do they know the backstage drama that may soon be chronicled in a book and brought to life on the big screen. According to long-time member LJ Reynolds, the most recognized leader of the group, the [...]