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July 25, 2025 58 mins

The video debunks common myths about what causes heart issues, especially for the Black community. The real culprit? High blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Learn more about heart health and preventative medicine!

0:00 – Intro: What really causes heart disease?  
2:34 – A preventable stroke: real patient case  
5:04 – The fear of side effects is killing us  
7:35 – Why Black men resist hypertension treatment  
10:06 – Erectile dysfunction & blood pressure meds  
12:36 – “I feel fine” – the most dangerous illusion  
15:07 – What untreated high blood pressure does  
17:37 – Shocking hypertension stats in Black America  
20:07 – Mistrust and the herbal remedy obsession  
22:38 – Can public figures like Tom Joyner be blamed?  
25:09 – Using barbershops to save Black men’s lives  
27:39 – Doctors must stop being passive  
30:11 – “I don’t go to doctors — they give bad news”  
32:42 – Aneurysms: The silent time bombs  
35:13 – Sudden death from heart failure  
37:44 – Modern medicine is extending life – for some  
40:14 – Who is responsible for your health outcomes?  
42:44 – Obesity is connected to nearly everything  
45:17 – Erectile dysfunction is a heart disease warning  

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