By Karen Stokes New findings from research suggest that Black adults living in communities historically affected by redlining could have a greater susceptibility to heart failure compared to … [Read more...]
American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Luncheon
By Dan Truttschel Milwaukee American Heart Association Marketing Communications Director It was more than a decade ago when Pastor Veloris Mann knew something wasn’t right with her … [Read more...]
Be the Beat and Learn CPR to Save a Life
By Karen Stokes February is Black History Month and also American Heart Month, the American Heart Association encourages people to Be the Beat by challenging every household or family to have … [Read more...]
Research Shows Spirituality Linked to Better Heart Health Among African Americans
By Karen Stokes Church attendance and prayer may boost heart health among African American adults, according to a study in the Journal of the American Heart Association. The study shows nearly … [Read more...]
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SNAP Incentive Programs are a Win for Milwaukee
Just last week, I was faced with a tough decision I have never faced before when shopping. I always have the same grocery list and the same budget every two weeks. This time, I noticed that the fresh … [Read more...]