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My dad died of a heart attack at 31 and Ive dealt with an irregular heartbeat for 20 years. Its mentally challenging. Ive done all I can do for 20 years Im an avid weightlifter/runner who eats mostly a veggie diet. Its hard at times to fall asleep--if you ever notice me posting at 4 am--thats the reason. Its really affected me since I was 7 and man I was just coming home on the train from my job at 26(the same day the Rangers won the cup as a matter of fact) and my heartbeat rate was 220. These types of stories have kept me up at night for many years and nothing you can do about it. Im glad Moses made it to 60 atleast--better to have lived 60 good years than 80 shtty one's.

Just from reading the story--my guess is Moses had more problems than an irregular heartbeat. My bet is that he had coronary artery disease that went undetected and died from irregular rhythms emanating his left ventricle

Im have documented my history many times on these pages and a big advocate for the american heart association, to which I am often asked to speak to groups.

Doctors don't keep us alive, we keep ourselves alive. I won't speak about Moses because I don't know his scenario.

I have a nasty family history with heart disease and was very lucky to have caught a condition and had triple bypass at age 47. I feel very fortunate and feel great. I can do things at age 54 I could not do 10 years ago.

Im not that up on black men mortality with heart disease or diabetes statistics but they often go hand in hand. Moses lead a very active life but as with many athletes the anti inflamitories taken during and after a career never helps and many, like celebrex are known to be dangerous with persons having a condition. when an athlete stops being active there are other problems that arise.

Anyone with a family history of heart disease need if possible to create a base line cardiograph and regular checkups to see if there are any changes. A picture of ones health when healthy can detect change down the road.

Education is as easy as a few key strokes on the internet but actually being proactive is another. We tend to not want to face our own mortality in the face.

Luck is when preparation and opportunity collide. I was lucky. Let these famous athletes dying young serve as a reminder but as a lesson to do the best you can in preparing yourself (if you have a history in the family). Diet and exercise is a part of it, but unfortunately not all of it. Get blood work done and understand your body. If your good, then stay good. Many think they are and then develop problems anyway.

When Wilt Chamberlin died that really freaked me out. This guy at age 63 was still in great shape and looked like he could still play!
Alonzo Mourning Kidney problems spoke volumes about anti inflamitories. They pulled some off the market even though they were "Miricle" drugs. I had two ruptured discs in my neck and was using it at age 42. I used is sparingly which was fortunate for me because it might have killed me. I don't know why I did not take it every day as it would have alleviated the pain but might have killed me!!

All this adds up over time. Diabetes and even low testosterone can cause heart problems, or visa versa. its not known.

Sorry to preach it. RIP Moses!!!

Nalod wrote:While nothing is certain, we can monitor ourselves and be diligent about our health.

Im have documented my history many times on these pages and a big advocate for the american heart association, to which I am often asked to speak to groups.

Doctors don't keep us alive, we keep ourselves alive. I won't speak about Moses because I don't know his scenario.

I have a nasty family history with heart disease and was very lucky to have caught a condition and had triple bypass at age 47. I feel very fortunate and feel great. I can do things at age 54 I could not do 10 years ago.

Im not that up on black men mortality with heart disease or diabetes statistics but they often go hand in hand. Moses lead a very active life but as with many athletes the anti inflamitories taken during and after a career never helps and many, like celebrex are known to be dangerous with persons having a condition. when an athlete stops being active there are other problems that arise.

Anyone with a family history of heart disease need if possible to create a base line cardiograph and regular checkups to see if there are any changes. A picture of ones health when healthy can detect change down the road.

Education is as easy as a few key strokes on the internet but actually being proactive is another. We tend to not want to face our own mortality in the face.

Luck is when preparation and opportunity collide. I was lucky. Let these famous athletes dying young serve as a reminder but as a lesson to do the best you can in preparing yourself (if you have a history in the family). Diet and exercise is a part of it, but unfortunately not all of it. Get blood work done and understand your body. If your good, then stay good. Many think they are and then develop problems anyway.

When Wilt Chamberlin died that really freaked me out. This guy at age 63 was still in great shape and looked like he could still play!
Alonzo Mourning Kidney problems spoke volumes about anti inflamitories. They pulled some off the market even though they were "Miricle" drugs. I had two ruptured discs in my neck and was using it at age 42. I used is sparingly which was fortunate for me because it might have killed me. I don't know why I did not take it every day as it would have alleviated the pain but might have killed me!!

All this adds up over time. Diabetes and even low testosterone can cause heart problems, or visa versa. its not known.

Sorry to preach it. RIP Moses!!!

hopefully medicine and diagnosis has been catching up with the times and will force many with this genetic vulnerability to undergo a lifestyle change that will offset this scarily widespread issue. obviously diet is as important as exercise.