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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

While most discussion about the harmful effects of the COVID-19 coronavirus has revolved around the damage it can do to your lungs, research has indicated that the virus can also cause potentially dangerous swelling and muscle weakness of the heart.  While the impact of the coronavirus on heart health has not yet been fully gauged, […]

Posted on May 11 2020

Though the reasons why are not entirely clear, it is undeniable that the amount and quality of sleep you get has a significant effect on your heart health. At Manhattan Cardiology, we frequently treat patients for sleep-related cardiovascular issues, and cannot overemphasize the pivotal importance of getting optimal sleep – 7 to 8 hours each […]

Posted on March 10 2020

Many people wonder what to eat to help raise low blood pressure. Low Blood Pressure (also known as Hypotension) is typically considered to be a blood pressure reading under 90/60 mm Hg. This condition affects many people, particularly as they grow older. Between 10% and 20% of Americans over the age of 65 have hypotension […]

Posted on January 3 2020

Manhattan Cardiology’s cardiologist, Roshini Malaney, DO, speaks to Everyday Health about Chili Peppers May Help Prevent Deadly Heart Attack and Stroke Most significant findings: Despite their diets, people that ate chili pepper more than 4 x per week had a 40% less risk of dying from a heart attack and death from stroke was 50% less. Does […]

Posted on December 23 2019

Manhattan Cardiology’s cardiologist, Robert Segal, MD speaks to Insider about health benefits that have been linked to drinking alcohol in moderation. He’s quoted as saying: “As it stands, we are expecting to see a 37% influx in type 2 diabetes cases around the world by 2030, and though studies have shown no abatement in the risk of […]

Posted on November 27 2019

One of our Cardiologists, Amnon Beniaminovitz, MD, was quoted by Eat This, Not That! on Heart Health Symptoms You Should Never Ignore. View the placement on Eat This, Not That! He was quoted saying: If you suddenly notice that your jaw or teeth are hurting and you also have a headache, it could mean you are having […]

Posted on October 29 2019

One of our Cardiologists, Amnon Beniaminovitz, MD, was quoted by Refinery 29 on Should You Workout On Weed? View the placement on Refinery 29. He was quoted saying: On top of that, if you have heart disease or other cardiovascular conditions, you may want to avoid this combination, explains Dr. Amnon (Ami) Beniaminovitz. “It’s hard to say […]

Posted on October 28 2019

One of our Cardiologists, Amnon Beniaminovitz, MD, was quoted by Shape on the caused of chest tightness. View the placement on Shape.  He was quoted saying: “Tightness in the right side of the chest (and/or the middle of the chest) can be a sign of a pulmonary embolism, a blood clot in one of the arteries […]

Posted on October 23 2019