Phylicia Rashad, actor, producer, writer, is possibly most recognized for her stellar role as Clair Olivia Hanks Huxtable, the wife/partner of Heathcliff “Cliff” Huxtable (Bill Cosby) on The Cosby Show.

Ms. Rashad has recently taken on a new role in raising awareness of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), a condition that affects about eight million Americans and puts them at more than double the risk of heart attack or stroke.

Gary Barg:  What should people know about PAD?

Phylicia Rashad:  That the people who are at greatest risk for developing PAD are those with diabetes who are over 50 years old, who have hypertension, high cholesterol, people who are heavy smokers, people over 70; people with a history of heart attack or a stroke in their family

GB:  How has PAD affected your family?

PR:  When I did hear about PAD, I thought about my father immediately, because my father had diabetes and he died of a heart attack. Then I continued to read about PAD and I remember the moment that I read about one of the common symptoms, cramping in the legs. My dad used to complain about that....read more

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