Peeing too much? While, there’s no one-size-fits-all recommendation for how often or how much someone should pee, according to Cleveland Clinic, you may be wondering whether you suffer from an overactive bladder. The condition, which affects an estimated 33 million Americans, represents a collection of symptoms that can take you away from your normal routine, including: Urgency: failure to […]
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Black Americans experience a higher burden of heart disease, including clogged arteries (atherosclerosis), due to factors like higher rates of diabetes, obesity, and smoking, and often have less access to quality healthcare. With clogged arteries, there is reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. A buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on
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Migraines are more than just headaches—they are a debilitating neurological condition that affects millions of people worldwide. For Black individuals, the challenges of living with migraines extend beyond the pain itself. Misdiagnosis, undertreatment, and systemic biases in healthcare make it harder for Black patients to get the care they need. Despite the high prevalence of
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Did you know that donating blood can do more than just save a life? It can also provide crucial health insights. The American Red Cross is now offering free A1C testing—a key diabetes screening—to blood donors. This initiative is especially important for Black Americans. Here’s why. Diabetes: A Silent Threat in the Black Community Diabetes
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Sodium is a mineral that your body needs to function well. When you combine sodium with the mineral, chloride, the two make table salt. Sodium is added to many processed foods, including packaged and frozen meals. Many recipes call for salt in the ingredients, and many people add table salt to their food for flavor.
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