The matters of the heart

The matters of the heart

COLUMBUS, Miss., (WCBI) – According to the American Heart Association, Black Americans have a disproportionately higher rate of heart disease, stroke and heart attack compared to other races. And an equally high death rate. The foods we eat, the way we live, all play a part in how we maintain our hearts. But one factor that many don’t think about is the socioeconomic aspect of it all. It’s not that people don’t want to eat better, often they eat…

Heart of the matter

STRAIT AREA: February marks Heart Month, a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness about heart health and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, the second leading cause of death among both men and women in Canada. According to Statistics Canada’s Health of Canadians, 2024 report, life expectancy rose slightly, increasing from 81.3 years to 81.7 […]