Dr.My Haley, Hypertension, Be a Philanthropist

From the widow and collaborator of Alex Haley, award-winning author of Roots, comes a new American epic from the Civil War. The Treason of Mary Louvestre is based on the true story of a seamstress slave who risked her life to steal plans of a Southern battleship and got them to the North in one of the worst winters in Virginia history. First there was Roots, now there is The Treason of Mary Louvestre. Almost 20% of adult Americans have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. What you don’t know can kill. In Health Matters, Heather Brittany and Cynthia Brian explain the symptoms, risks, diet, exercise, and controls. Lowering your blood pressure could save your life. What is a philanthropist? As Executive Director of Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 literacy and positive media charity, Cynthia Brian encourages everyone to dig deeper and give back through money, time, experience, skills, and networks. Learn how you can make a difference for a cause you care about deeply.