4UR HEALTH dives deep into how trauma affects cardiovascular health, with special guests Dr. Ida Tchuisseu Fonkoue and Sam Simmons joining Dr. Ronda Marie Chakolis-Hassan for a healing-centered discussion.
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Black men redefine what masculinity means
Black men in America are experiencing higher rates of chronic disease and mental health issues due to chronic stressors related to structural racism, rather than traditional gender expectations of masculinity.
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Fortifying heart health within our Black communitiesÂ
Heart disease is the number-one killer of women and disproportionately affects Black women and men.
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Obesity Care Week begins as report reveals that nearly 50 percent of African Americans are obese
In the United States, only 8% of African Americans live in a census tract with a supermarket, while 31% of White Americans have one.
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Black Americans and heart disease
Black Americans are more likely to have risk factors for heart disease compared to White Americans.Â
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Knowing and controlling your risk factors for heart disease
An untreated heart attack can cause permanent damage to the heart muscle and can be life-threatening.
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Lifestyle choices that can reduce your risk of heart disease
African Americans are more likely to die from heart disease than any other racial or ethnic group.
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What Black Americans need to know about heart disease
Of the major causes of death, heart disease is the number-one killer in the United States. And the risks are even higher for Black Americans!