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Dr. Denise Pate of Medical Offices of Manhattan, discusses postpartum preeclampsia, why it happens, how dangerous it can be, and what you can do to help prevent and treat it. What is postpartum preeclampsia? Preeclampsia is the development of hypertension and the onset of one of the following: protein in urine, low platelet count, abnormal […]

Posted on June 2 2021

Erectile dysfunction is a subject that can be surrounded by feelings of insecurity, embarrassment, even shame, but it’s something that we should be able to discuss openly. Difficulty achieving an erection is something that more than half of men likely experience at some point in their lives, but erectile dysfunction, in which this occurs repeatedly […]

Posted on May 17 2021

Dr. Kambiz Shekib of our sister brand, Medical Offices of Manhattan discusses the effects caffeine has on your heart. Sources: UpToDate & AHA   What effect does a high caffeine intake have on your heart? Caffeine is a most commonly utilized drug in the world; found in everyday products which include tea, coffee, sodas, and […]

Posted on March 30 2021

It’s unlikely that there are many people who would try to make the argument that drinking alcohol is actually good for you, but there can be a somewhat surprising amount of confusion over how drinking actually affects your heart. For people who’ve already had a heart attack or are dealing with high blood pressure or […]

Posted on February 26 2021

Stroke is one of the most common and dangerous cardiovascular complications affecting Americans, with roughly 800,000 cases occurring annual in the United States. This medical condition causes one in six cardiovascular deaths nationwide – an American dies from a stroke roughly every four minutes – and is also one of the leading causes of long-term […]

Posted on December 7 2020

If there’s a natural cheat day built into the calendar, Thanksgiving is probably it. In general, it’s okay to loosen your diet regimen a little bit on turkey day, but you should try to keep track of what you’re putting in your body. There are the obvious unhealthy foods we associate with the holidays – […]

Posted on November 18 2020

Obesity has long been understood to be a contributor to harmful long-term cardiovascular conditions, but recent research indicates that being overweight may be more directly related to heart disease than previously thought. While no two bodies are exactly alike and weight is a sensitive issue for many people, there are a number of ways in […]

Posted on August 28 2020

According to the CDC, over 100 million Americans have high cholesterol. While this chemical compound is not always bad and in fact can be necessary to a number of biological functions, high cholesterol levels can result in buildup of plaque which clogs the arteries, increasing your risk of heart attack. If you’re concerned about your […]

Posted on August 5 2020

Summer is a perfect time of year to be active outside, with a massive wealth of exercise options available for fun in the sun. Of course, as we get into the hottest part of the year, it doesn’t take as much to break a sweat, and just living with the heat can be exhausting on […]

Posted on July 21 2020

It may be just a bit of an understatement to say that the COVID-19 has caused some unwelcome disruptions to our day-to-day lives. Our routines have been drastically altered in the past few months, with most of us spending more time than ever cooped up at home. In addition to losing what were once ordinary […]

Posted on July 6 2020