The Los Angeles Rams recently invited local high school varsity football coaches to their training facilities for a clinic. The coaches heard remarks from Rams head coach Sean McVay and from associate manager of high school football Ghalee Wadood.
Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, but the burden of disease is disproportionately higher in Black people, who have among the highest rates of hypertension in the world.
During a decade of study between 2007 and 2017, young, Black adults in the U.S. (mean age of 31 years) experienced increased cardiovascular disease risk factors and worsened hospital outcomes, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2021
American Heart Association Award Recognizes Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center’s commitment to quality stroke care
He began as President of one of the most storied Historically Black Colleges and Universities in America in 1978. On December 15, Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey announced his retirement after 43 years, effective June 30, 2022.
According to a recent study, Black women have three times the risk of sudden cardiac death compared to White women. That’s why the American Heart Association, with the help of its sponsor, WW International, Inc. (Weight Watchers Reimagined) is establishing the EmPOWERED & Well Healthier Church Challenge to support and expand the ongoing health and wellness activities of Black women and their faith-based communities in Los Angeles. Now through Nov.18, the American Heart Association and WW are calling on faith-based organizations with health and wellness ministries to apply for the EmPOWERED & Well Healthier Church Challenge. Kicking off Jan. 5, the 12-week pilot program will empower participants with weekly coaching and science-based health education. According to a 2019 Duke University study, while one-third of all Americans live with obesity, that
That’s why it’s important for African Americans to better understand this health condition, and know how to protect themselves. High blood pressure typically has no signs or symptoms, which makes it that much more dangerous. In fact, it’s for that reason that hypertension is often called a “Silent Killer.”
The decision was made at a special board meeting Monday after a national search, a campus visit earlier this month with student, faculty, staff and community forums and an in-depth interview with the Board of Trustees.
Results were revealed Saturday at an American Heart Association conference in Chicago and published by the New England Journal of Medicine.
The American Heart Association guidelines focus on the top number, the systolic pressure. If your systolic pressure is higher than 140 mmHg, here are new recommendations from the experts.
A life dedicated to faith, family and community has ended for longtime Los Angeles resident Dorothy Cobb Wheeler, who passed away on May 27 at the age of 77. Inspired by her love for God and concern for all people, Dorothy devoted her first career to assisting residents as part of the LAPD Wilshire and Pacific Division’s Community Relations Office. Following her retirement, she attended law school at age 58 and became an attorney specializing in employment discrimination and working pro bono for faith-based and senior citizens groups. A celebration of her life and her steadfast commitment to others will
Gifts will create an undergraduate scholarship and exhibits celebrating his achievements
Recently, Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson launched the expansion of the Community Safety Partnership in Harvard Park through a community celebration co-hosted with the American Heart Association.
The initiative proposes that a $2.00 tax be added to cigarettes and vaping products
Bryce Fluellen is teaching youth how to take control of their future by eating better