Is reducing stress the key to lowering heart disease among African Americans?
Apr 10, 2020
Chronic stress contributes to the heart disease burden for African Americans, but experts warn getting rid of it is easier said than done.
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How anti-gay attitudes hurt teen fitness
Mar 12, 2020
Gay, lesbian and bisexual teens get less exercise than their heterosexual peers, and experts say attitudes around school sports can be part of the problem.
Not all black ethnic groups are the same when it comes to cardiovascular risks
Mar 5, 2020
New research found a big difference in cardiovascular disease risk factors among three black ethnic groups.
Legacy of discrimination reflected in health inequality
Feb 25, 2020
Most people can rattle off heart disease risk factors like hypertension and obesity. But for African Americans, discrimination needs to be on that list.
Race, income in neighborhoods tied to cardiac arrest survival
Feb 25, 2020
People are more likely to survive a cardiac arrest in affluent or white neighborhoods, a new study finds.
Race and gender may tip the scales on traditional stroke risk factors
Feb 18, 2020
High blood pressure, smoking and diabetes may affect stroke risk differently depending on your race and gender.
Spanish-speaking stroke survivors face more obstacles
Feb 14, 2020
New research shows Spanish-speaking stroke survivors have lower stroke literacy and heightened challenges compared with English-speaking peers.
Stroke rates down for Mexican Americans, up for white adults
Feb 13, 2020
Stroke rates declined among middle-age Mexican Americans, but rose among white adults, according to new research.
Being an African American 'superwoman' might come with a price
Feb 11, 2020
Many see the image of being strong, unflappable and nurturing as a shield for African American women, but it may be a double-edged sword for their health.
Advisory calls for bridging inequities in rural health
Feb 10, 2020
A new advisory recommends focusing on telehealth, along with addressing the physician shortage in sparsely populated regions, to increase access to health care services for those in need.