Black baby boomers in particular, have been found to have higher rates of many illnesses such as hypertension , diabetes , stroke, lupus and many types of cancer.

We need to have better understanding of the what causes these illnesses so that we can take better precautions and make more informed decisions about our health. 

None of us Sistah Saints are licensed to practice medicine, so you won't find any medical advice here other than "Consult your doctor". We do, however, seek to help provide our readers with resources to help African American Seniors protect our health.