My good friend Dr. Loni Tabb joined me on the Drive Like a Mother podcast to discuss the coronavirus pandemic, how it affects Brown and Black Americans, and what we can do to protect our health and wellness and reduce the impact if we contract the virus. 

One of the most important takeaways during my conversation with Dr. Tabb was her emphasis on the relationship between the coronavirus survival rate and cardiovascular health. She shared that people who had healthy hearts and lungs were able to recover with a less severe impact. Here are the seven things people can do to improve their cardiovascular health:

Follow The American Heart Association's Life's Simple Seven:

1. Manage Blood Pressure
2. Control Cholesterol
3. Reduce Blood Sugar
4. Get Active
5. Eat Better
6. Lose Weight
7. Stop Smoking

More info - https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/my-life-check--lifes-simple-7

Dr. Tabb shares her expertise around biostatistics research and most importantly mothering children and navigating family time in a pandemic. Dr. Tabb is a mother of two, wife, and professor at Drexel University. 

Today's Drive Like a Motha pick:
If you are a teacher, podcaster, or do anything online that involves hosting, then this headset appears to be a game-changer. Dr. Tabb had it on during our interview. Here's the link:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XWG12QS?pf_rd_r=77J1QDX2J6HDNYHMJ7AY&pf_rd_p=edaba0ee-c2fe-4124-9f5d-b31d6b1bfbee