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Stop the Salt Assault Workshop

Event posted by Suzie B in Food 3 weeks ago

May 19 2024 6:30 pm
May 19 2024 8:30 pm
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Health and Wellness Discussion in Harlem

Event posted by The Health Buzz in Health Info 4 weeks ago

May 11 2024 7:00 pm
May 11 2024 8:00 pm
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Are you tired of fad diets? Do you want to prevent and control Diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, heart disease naturally?

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Does breastfeeding improve your baby's health?

Blog entry posted by The Health Buzz 5 weeks ago

Did you know that you can improve your baby's metabolism by breastfeeding? Breastfeeding has been shown to improve a baby's blood pressure, prevent them from diseases such as asthma, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity etc... The other gain is the bond created between mom and her baby.

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Did you know that having Diabetes can put you at risk for liver cancer?

Blog entry posted by The Health Buzz 9 weeks ago

Having a high fasting blood glucose level, too much fat around the tummy, and high blood pressure  contribute to what is called Metabolic syndrome which increases your risk for developing liver cancer. See attached study.

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/740240

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Did you know that elevated values for 5 specific amino acids may better predict your risk for Type 2 Diabetes?

Blog entry posted by The Health Buzz 11 weeks ago

A new study reveals that elevated values of 5 amino acids are better predictors of your risk for type II diabetes. If you are predisposed for diabetes (sluggish metabolism, obese, insulin resistant, high blood pressure, pre-diabetic, age, etc..), you may want to speak to your doctor about these amino acids.

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National Wear Red Day!

Article posted by Publisher 18 weeks ago

Today, Friday, February 4, is National Wear Red Day!

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Did you know…herbs and supplements can change how well your high blood pressure medications work?

Article posted by Publisher 24 weeks ago

When taking high blood pressure (hypertension) medications with herbs and supplements the way the drug works can change.

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Did you know… if you ask your pharmacist these ten questions about your blood pressure medications it will help you lower your blood pressure?

Article posted by Publisher 35 weeks ago

Pharmacists are very knowledgeable people. You can walk into any pharmacy and talk to the pharmacist about your medications and/or any concerns you have about your high blood pressure (hypertension).

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Did you know…understanding the common side effects of high blood pressure medications can help you talk to your health care provider?

Article posted by Publisher 36 weeks ago

It is important that people who are being treated for high blood pressure (hypertension) take their medications exactly as directed by their health care provider.

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Harlem Word: Dr. Gbenga Ogedegbe explains how beliefs as well as depression and anxiety can make it hard to lower high blood pressure

Article posted by Publisher 36 weeks ago

Dr. Gbenga Ogedegbe, MD, MPH, MS, is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the NYU School of Medicine where he is working hard to find ways to lower rates of heart disease among African Americans.  In this article he discusses the role that people's beliefs about high blood pressure (hypertension) as well as depression and anxiety play in their ability to lower their blood pressure.