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This page links users to a variety of publications regarding African American health. Publications address high blood pressure, sickle cell anemia, and peripheral arterial disease.... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
Today more than 5 million people have Alzheimer's. And African-Americans may be at especially high risk for the disease. Learn more about Alzheimer's, how you can reduce your risk and how to get stres... Details >
This publication provides information and encouragement to African American women on breastfeeding. It explains the benefits for baby, mom and society, and also provides frequently asked questions and... Details >
A common myth about depression is that it is “normal” for certain people to feel depressed—older people, teenagers, new mothers, menopausal women, or those with a chronic illness. The truth is that de... Details >
Many of us know family members who have diabetes or high blood pressure, which often run in African-American families. These conditions are the leading causes of kidney failure. That's why it is so im... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
African Americans are at high risk for type 2 diabetes and being overweight increases that risk. But there is good news: losing a small amount of weight by being physically active for 30 minutes, 5 da... Details >
Taking good care of your family also means taking care of yourself and getting some help. This publication discusses stress relief for the African-American caregiver. A stress checklist is provided al... Details >
Bipolar disorder (also called manic depression) is a serious medical condition that causes extremes in a person’s mood and behavior. Though it affects people of every race, many African Americans with... Details >