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Media | News Why Sinus Infections Might Affect Your Blood Pressure

According to cardiologist Robert Segal, M.D., there might actually be a correlation. Dr. Segal continues that some drugs used to treat sinus infections can also raise blood pressure.

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Posted on June 7 2023
News | Media Does Exercise Raise Blood Pressure?

The effect of exercise on blood pressure is real and it may get stronger the longer and harder you exercise. If you have high blood pressure, you might worry whether exercising too much is dangerous rather than beneficial.

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Posted on June 5 2023
News | Media Cholesterol Tests From A to Z

One of the simplest indicators of a person’s heart health is their cholesterol levels. Cardiologist Dr. Robert Segal with Manhattan Cardiology talks about cholesterol levels, health effects, and the tests people need to know about.

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Posted on June 3 2023
Blog | Media My blood pressure is normal, can I still have a heart attack?

Although high blood pressure is one risk factor for heart attacks, it's not the only one. Other factors like smoking, high cholesterol, a family history of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, inactivity, and stress may also raise the risk of heart attacks.

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Posted on June 2 2023
News | Media The 10 Best Blood Pressure Monitors, According to Cardiologists

There are several reasons to have a blood pressure monitor at home, but the major one is that high blood pressure, commonly known as hypertension, frequently has no symptoms and can be easily missed.

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Posted on May 31 2023
News | Media CT Scans May Be Best for Predicting Heart Disease Risk Compared to Genetics

Medical experts may employ genetic testing and CT scans to enhance risk assessments. A recent study compared genetic testing to CT scans and discovered that when traditional criteria are also taken into account, CT scans are more accurate at determining the risk of heart disease for middle-aged adults.

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Posted on May 30 2023
News | Media Worried About Salt and Your Blood Pressure? Here’s What Cardiologists Want You To Know

he Food & Drug Administration claims that sodium is actually necessary for the body and that it supports healthy muscles and nerves. Why is there such a fuss about salt and blood pressure if it tastes delicious and is good for the body? According to studies, consuming a lot of sodium increases the chance of developing high blood pressure.

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Posted on May 26 2023
Blog | Media Anemia vs Iron Deficiency

Anemia and iron deficiency are terms that are frequently used interchangeably, but they have different meanings.

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Posted on May 22 2023
News | Media Physical activity is the key to improved post-stroke recovery, study finds

Every year, hundreds of thousands of individuals are affected by strokes, which can result in anything from minor harm to death. People may experience problems such as speech difficulties, motor skill deficiencies, and loss of function on one side of the body after non-lethal strokes. The significance of physical activity in the first six months following a stroke was a topic of interest to Swedish researchers.

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Posted on May 18 2023
News | Media Anxiety, PTSD, and Depression Can Increase Heart Attack Risk in People Under 40

One in five deaths in the US is caused by cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death for both men and women. According to a recent study, some mental health issues including anxiety, depression, and sleeplessness may raise your risk of developing heart disease.

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Posted on May 17 2023