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The sedentary habit has been linked to several health ailments, including heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Ivan Hernandez, doctor of physical therapy and fitness enthusiast, joined Roland Martin on NewsOne Now to discuss "Sitting Disease," who is being impacted by it, and how a sedentary lifestyle may be shaving years off your life.

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America’s Nutrition Coach, Dr. Ro joined Roland Martin on NewsOne Now for this week’s installment of Fit!Live!Win! to discuss the importance of managing our cholesterol levels so…

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Joe Jackson, father of the late musical legend Michael Jackson, was admitted to a hospital in Brazil over the weekend after suffering a stroke, USA Today reports. Jackson was…

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A Los Angeles native is speaking out on the dangerous effects of birth control after she suffered a stroke at the age of 26, ABC reports. In…

Cincy

Lawrence Bishop, 69, founding senior pastor of Solid Rock Church in Monroe, Ohio, died this weekend on Friday, September 30th in his home. According to the church’s website, Bishop was discovered unresponsive by his wife, Darlene, also a noted evangelist, late Friday evening just before midnight. Photo: Dayton Daily News Bishop was transported to Atrium […]

National

Clarence Clemons, one of the original members of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band suffered a stroke yesterday at his home in Florida. The 69-year-old sax player had already been ill, undergoing a series of surgeries and treatments for knee and back ailments that often forced him to sit during portions of concerts. Read more at […]

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A recent study shows that when suffering from stroke- like symptoms, African Americans are more likely to call a friend instead of 911. Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington D.C. interviewed 100 acute stroke patients or those who accompanied them to the hospital and found that 75 percent said they called someone else […]

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An article on The Grio features testimony from people who have suffered strokes as young as 25 years old. The Grio reports: Strokes aren’t just something for older folks to worry about, and 35-year-old Davida Godett is proof. The young mother had her first stroke five years ago. Godett suffered three strokes by the time […]

HOTHIPHOPDETROIT.COM – Twitter is a buzz with news that Nathaniel D. Hale, known in the music industry as Nate Dogg, died Tuesday, his family announced. The rap star, born and reared in Long Beach, California was 41. Cause of death is not known. However, Hale had suffered two strokes, one in 2007 and another in […]

Gospel

Music World Gospel, founded by entertainment mogul/entrepreneur Matthew Knowles, has recently announced a major partnership with the American Heart Association to help raise awareness of stroke in the African American community. How does that impact the music or affect the label? It’s quite simple you see. Now that the partnership is underway, Music World Gospel […]

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Emmy-winning actress Rue McClanahan of the hit television series "The Golden Girls" dies at 76. Details inside now as the worlds of entertainment and television mourn the loss of our good friend.

Elev8 Health

Putting in <strong>extra hours</strong> on the job may be good for your bank account but bad for your heart according to a new study.