Black women experiencing racism in employment, housing, and interactions with the police and a 26-percent higher risk of developing coronary heart disease.
Researchers have discovered that a combined regimen of aerobic and resistance exercise can be as effective as aerobic-only workouts for lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Scientists say that the consumption of alcohol may actually have positive and negative effects on a drinker's cardiovascular health depending on the presence of certain metabolites.