| Heart disease is one of the many chronic illnesses that plagues the African American community and makes us vulnerable to other diseases. Many times, medicine is needed to treat heart disease. But a healthy diet is necessary to combat the affects this illness. What is heart disease? Heart disease, or cardiovascular disease, encompasses a number of heart conditions including heart attack, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. The main culprit of heart disease is clogged arteries, consisting of fatty, calcified plaque. |
