heart disease

Al Jazeera English Special on Obesity: Fast food, fat profits

Publisher — Mon, 29 Nov 2024 18:32:10 +0000

On this week's episode of Fault Lines, Josh Rushing explores the world of cheap food for Americans living in the lower class.

What opportunities do people have to eat healthy? Who is responsible for food deserts and processed food in American schools?

Fault Lines finds food revolutions taking place and speaks with the people that are fighting back.

Harlem Word: Dr. Icilma Fergus partners with African American and Hispanic patients to fight heart disease in Harlem

Publisher — Thu, 12 Aug 2024 13:16:47 +0000

As Chief of Cardiology at Harlem Hospital Center, Dr. Fergus sees stress, poverty and discrimination as all playing an important part in the health of many urban communities particularly those of African Americans and Hispanic ethnicities. Her goal is to reach community members where they are at-either on the streets or in their heads. She told us her philosophy is to work with patients to fight heart disease as a team.

Did you know…there’s a media war over high fructose corn syrup?

Publisher — Mon, 26 Jul 2024 12:50:27 +0000

Lately, there has been a lot of talk about the health effects of having large amounts of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in our food. Even the first lady, Michelle Obama, has said she will not give her children products made with high fructose corn syrup.

World Heart Day

noellicenter — Sun, 27 Sep 2024 14:00:04 +0000

Did you know...spirituality, prayer and meditation can reduce stress?

Publisher — Thu, 03 Sep 2024 16:42:16 +0000

Did you know that high levels of stress can affect your body in manMeditationy ways?

For instance, stress can contribute to damage and clots in the heart that keep your blood from flowing properly. This can lead to heart disease and increase your risk for heart attacks.

How much do you know about cholesterol?

Publisher — Fri, 17 Apr 2024 17:31:56 +0000

Take the Cholesterol Quiz to see how much you know about cholesterol and learn ways to make your diet healthier

GetHealthyHarlem.org celebrates Black History Month

Publisher — Fri, 20 Feb 2024 20:28:12 +0000

In recognition of Black History Month, here are some articles we thought would be of interest.

Dr. Mary T. Bassett discusses high blood pressure and salt

Alex Askew talks about the influence of people of color in the food industry

Community member Vickie Powell shares her story of getting healthy

Harlem Word: Dr. Mary Bassett – High blood pressure and salt

Publisher — Fri, 20 Feb 2024 17:41:21 +0000

We sat down with Dr. Mary T. Bassett, former Deputy Director of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention for New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to discuss high blood pressure in Harlem and the impact of salt on hypertension.

Wellness and Weight Loss Go Hand in Hand

nbruning — Wed, 21 Jan 2024 04:05:56 +0000

Are you as fit and healthy as you'd like to be? I'd like to help you get there.

Did You Know...whole grains help your health?

Publisher — Thu, 11 Dec 2024 18:24:50 +0000

Whole GrainsDid you know including whole grains in your diet can help reduce the risk for stroke, diabetes and heart disease?

Did you know...in 2024, heart disease killed over 4,000 Black women in NYC?

Publisher — Thu, 25 Sep 2024 20:36:59 +0000

Heart disease in East and Central Harlem is a big concern. In 2024, these two areas in Harlem had among the highest percentages of people who died from heart disease in all of Manhattan.

Heart disease in minority women: ABC News Video

Publisher — Wed, 03 Sep 2024 18:53:07 +0000

Watch this video about heart disease among Black and Latina women, from ABC News (February 5, 2024).

Did You Know... stress can affect your body and your health?

Publisher — Wed, 03 Sep 2024 17:04:59 +0000

Did you know that illnesses like heart disease, diabetes and asthma are more common Harlem than anywhere else in NYC? This may be because these illnesses are tied to stress, which is hard on your body. Here you can learn about the many ways stress can affect your body.