high blood pressure

June 12, 2017 | Staff Writer

Heart Health and More To Be Discussed During ‘Brother 2 Brother’ Seminar

The month of June is celebrated as Men’s Health Month across the country and to raise awareness on preventable health problems among men and boys, the African American Health Program (AAHP) Montgomery County will host an event titled, “Brother 2 Brother,” on  June 12 at the Montgomery Hills Baptist Church, 9727 Georgia Ave., in Silver Spring. […]

Read more

September 1, 2015 | Staff Writer

CDC Report Says Most Americans Hearts Are Older Than Their Age

Your heart may be older than you are – and that’s not good. According to a new CDC Vital Signs report, three out of four U.S. adults have a predicted heart age that is older than their actual age. This means they are at higher risk for heart attacks and stroke. “Heart age” is the […]

Read more

August 18, 2015 | Staff Writer

doctor examining patient

Million Hearts Launches Blood Pressure Challenge

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today launched an annual challenge designed to identify and honor clinicians and health care teams that have helped their patients control high blood pressure and prevent heart attacks and strokes. The Million Hearts Hypertension Control Challenge recognizes exemplary public and private practices and providers that achieve sustained […]

Read more

Engage us on Facebook

Follow us on Twitter