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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

The novel coronavirus has impacted every aspect of our lives, and people today are more susceptible to fear and misinformation than ever before. However, on the bright side and our credit, healthcare professionals have learned so much about the virus and implemented plans of action more rapidly than ever before. As we learn more about […]

Posted on August 18 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

There will always be uncontrollable factors that contribute to our cardiovascular health. We can’t help our age, our family history, or a number of from-birth conditions that contribute to heart disease. However, it’s so important to do our best with the things that we can control. As cardiologists, we’re strong believers in developing healthy lifestyle […]

Posted on June 12 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