by drebanks | Feb 12, 2010 | Blog, Heart Disease, Obesity, Women's Health
While many women, and far too many doctors, apparently still do not know it, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one killer of women; and has been since 1984. Out of the one million individuals that die from heart disease each year in the U.S., more than half...
by drebanks | Feb 12, 2010 | Blog, Heart Disease, Men's Health
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection. ED affects approximately 18 million American men over age 20[1]. It is well known that many of the same risk factors that contribute to cardiovascular disease also play a role...
by drebanks | Feb 11, 2010 | Broadcast, Heart Disease, Media
February is National Heart Month. Dr. Ebanks discusses the myths and facts of heart disease and how heart disease can be reversed and prevented. In 2009, the cost of cardiovascular disease in the U.S. was $475.3 billion (AHA), more than 20% of the entire healthcare...
by drebanks | Feb 1, 2010 | Blog, Media, News Articles
When it comes to health issues, most women – especially mothers – tend to pay attention to everybody’s symptoms but their on. Unfortunately, down-playing their own illnesses or putting off “routine” tests can sometimes have serious, even...