They can lead you on the right path...you just have to follow it.

December 17, 2024 | 21m 57s

This storyteller shares their health journey with high blood pressure, especially while recovering from addiction and making more lifestyle changes for health.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:60 - 69

GENDER:Male

EDUCATION:Some college or 2-year degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:Black, African American, African, or Afro-Caribbean

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Blood, Heart and Circulation; Bones, Joints and Muscles; Brain and Nerves; Immune System; Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:AutoImmune Diseases; Diabetes; Brain and Nerves; High Blood Pressure; Mental Health; Substance Abuse; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need

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