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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is getting real about his recently diagnosed heart condition, and encouraging others to pay more attention to their own health.Speaking with  recently about his atrial fibrillation diagnosis, the NBA legend explained that he first felt symptoms, and noticed signs that something was wrong, several years ago, but dismissed them.«I was having an irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath and had no energy or stamina,» Abdul-Jabbar remembered. «I couldn't walk more than 30 yards without having to sit down and rest to catch my breath.»He figured that, since he had been an athlete for most of his life and stayed fit and healthy, he couldn't be at serious risk.

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorSirius XM Holdings has named Jonelle Procope, CEO of New York’s nonprofit Apollo Theater Foundation, as a new independent member of its Board of Directors.The foundation operates the iconic Apollo Theater and offers educational summer internship programs and school seminars. Procope, who began her career as a lawyer at Skadden, Arps, previously held legal and business affairs positions at Viacom International, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Blackground Records, an independent record label.She is on  the boards of New York Public Radio, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, The Gracie Mansion Conservancy and the 125th Street Business Improvement District.