9% of people 65 years or older have AFib: 14 Risk Factors
Heart disease was the leading cause of death among Black Americans in 2015. The 74,093 deaths from Heart disease represented 23.5% of all deaths of African Americans1. Jay Harold’s post,”9%…
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Pneumonia killed 5505 Black Americans in 2015: 4 Risk Factors & Causes
Pneumonia claimed the lives of 51,811 Americans in 2015 according to a National Vital Statistics Report1. Black Americans accounted for 5,505 of those deaths. Black males make up almost 2/3 of…
Sodium: Uses, Sources, Imbalances, Side Effects, & Tests
Putting salt on watermelon during the summer months of Jay Harold’s youth was as natural adding sugar to hot white rice. Today, We know that too much salt could increase…
Drug Side Effects: Dangerous Meds & Ways to Reduce Your Risk
Jay Harold constantly listens to people who complain about the U.S. healthcare system. I understand why Black Americans feel they are treated poorly by doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals….