ISSUE NO. 2: MATTERS OF THE HEART

Of the thousand times my Aunt’s heart has been ripped open, including her pacemaker surgery, I don’t know if any of those instances compare with the loss of her parents and brother.

Rheumatic heart disease is the one type of heart disease that affects mostly children and young adults in low-income countries. 

The human heart.

Veronica Sanchez is a Director of Community Impact for the American Heart Association.

The cost of fighting back against racial inequality. Erica Garner was an uncompromising woman, who fought bravely for police reform.

Dr. Jean Ekwenibe is a non-invasive cardiologist based in Houston,TX. She strives to provide excellent cardiovascular care

Eyes close take a deep breath    
deep breath through the nose slow inhale  
never letting go never letting go

It was December 2016. I was having some respiratory problems, and one particular morning, my sinuses were acting up. My chest was congested, and as I sat up, I felt a squeeze in my left arm.

8 books on Heart Attack and Heart Disease, Heartache and Heartbreak. Whether it’s fact or fiction, every story is somehow connected to the heart.

There are three types of exercise recommended for general heart health and fitness: Aerobic exercise, strength training, and stretching.