May 8, 2020There are a number of important diet differences in African Americans that need to be considered prior to offering advice…
May 8, 2020Sleep Apnea is more common in African Americans A recent study confirmed there is more sleep apnea in African Americans…- May 6, 2020African American smokers have a higher risk for diabetes In the Jackson Heart Study, one of the largest long-term studies…
- May 6, 2020Salt Sensitivity and Your Health Salt sensitivity is defined as significant changes in blood pressure in response to salt in…
- May 5, 20203 out of 4 of us have lactose intolerance An estimated three out of four African Americans are lactose intolerant.…
- May 5, 2020Many of my patients have high cholesterol and are on cholesterol lowering medicines called statins like Lipitor (atorvastatin), Zocor (simvastatin),…
- May 1, 2020High blood pressure in African Americans When it comes to treating high blood pressure in African Americans, there are important…
- May 1, 2020Strokes in African Americans Most strokes in African Americans occur due to high blood pressure and a much higher number…
- April 22, 2020Heart failure in African-Americans occurs more often and is more deadly. African Americans have a significantly higher risk and earlier onset of…
- April 21, 2020Distrust Doctors ?? Multiple studies over an extended period of time confirm what most doctors and providers already knew, African…
