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The Link Between Heart Health and Weather by Dr. Ami Beniaminovitz

Jul 8, 2019

Extreme weather, either too cold or too hot, has its cardiovascular risks. Hot temperatures cause blood vessels to dilate, lowering one’s blood pressure, while elevated blood pressure can lead to heart attacks or strokes. In many cases, low blood pressure raises the...

How a New Yorker Can Fight Heart Disease

Jul 1, 2019

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in America, and our Dr. Amnon (Ami) Beniaminovitz is determined to change that. A multi-board certified clinical non-invasive cardiologist, who joined our Manhattan Cardiology family in 2017, Dr. Ami is a professional...

Energy Drinks: Quick Pick-Me-Up or Health Hazzard?

Jun 26, 2019

One of our Cardiologists and co-founder of LabFinder, Robert Segal, MD, was interviewed by WebMD to discuss the Effects of Energy Drinks He's quoted as saying: "If you're studying for an exam and have to pull an all-nighter a few times a year, it's probably OK" to...

Diet Essentials for a Healthy Heart

Jun 18, 2019

The adage goes, “Your body is the most expensive thing you’ll ever own.” Hard to argue with that one, and yet, so many Americans are plagued, by the millions, with heart disease. And providing your body with the proper nutrients it deserves isn’t just about slimming...

Why People with Heart Failure Don’t Make Lifestyle Changes

Jun 2, 2019

One of our Cardiologists and co-founder of LabFinder, Robert Segal, MD, was interviewed by healthline to discuss the 90 Percent of People with Heart Failure Don’t Make Lifestyle Changes? He's quoted as saying: “Heart failure simply means that the heart is not pumping...

Have You Tested Your MMR Immunity?

May 21, 2019

Did You Know: Measles, mumps, and rubella are incredibly contagious diseases? Mumps doesn’t even have a known cure. That’s why staying on top of your MMR immunity is so important. If you’re not one to gamble with your health, you may want to look into getting a blood...

How To Reduce Your Risk of a Stroke

May 8, 2019

One of our Cardiologists and co-founder of LabFinder, Robert Segal, MD, was interviewed by Prevention to discuss how to reduce your risk of a stroke He's quoted as saying: “Men over the age of 40, women over the age of 50, smokers, people with a genetic predisposition...

The Way You Live Can Put You at Risk of a Stroke

Apr 29, 2019

One of our Cardiologists and co-founder of LabFinder, Robert Segal, MD, was interviewed by SparkPeople to discuss how the way you live your life is putting you at risk for a stroke. He's quoted as saying: Dr. Robert Segal, MD, cardiologist and co-founder...

The Difference Between Normal Stress and Toxic Stress

Apr 25, 2019

One of our Cardiologists and co-founder of LabFinder, Robert Segal, MD, was interviewed on Bustle to discuss the differences between normal stress and toxic stress He's quoted as saying: “Different people cope with stress in different ways and how we deal with stress...

Differences Between a Stroke and an Aneurysm

Apr 1, 2019

One of our Cardiologists and co-founder of LabFinder, Robert Segal, MD, was interviewed on Reader's Digest to discuss the differences between a stroke and an aneurysm. He's quoted as saying: “Genetics are a major factor in the development of aneurysms,” says Robert...