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One of the biggest myths with HCM is that physical activity should be drastically reduced, says Joseph You, M.D., a cardiologist at Manhattan Cardiology in New York City. “In part, that’s because exercise was once discouraged for this condition, but we now know how important it can be for managing it,” he adds.

Posted on November 9 2026

“For a practical range, David Rhee, MD, a board-certified cardiologist, says: “About three to seven ounces a week, or half an ounce to one ounce a day.” That also assumes “a balanced diet rich in vegetables, grains, and nuts.” If your diet is already high in saturated fat, he says, you should eat less cheese.”

Posted on October 29 2026

“Blockages in the heart can take years to form, so most patients feel fine … feel fine … feel mostly OK … and then they don’t feel OK,” said Dr. David Rhee, a board-certified cardiologist with Manhattan Cardiology and contributor to LabFinder. “Heart disease is tricky because most signs come and go within minutes. Sometimes […]

Posted on October 20 2026

The doctors who spoke to HuffPost drew a key distinction between two groups of patients. “Taking a low-dose aspirin 81 mg daily is essential for what we call secondary prevention, meaning a disease process is already diagnosed, and we are trying to prevent it from progressing,” said Dr. Amit Blumfield, a cardiologist with Manhattan Cardiology […]

Posted on October 13 2026