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Blog Why Diets Fail: Temporary changes in eating habits rarely lead to sustained weight loss.

The annual observance of RDN Day (March 8, 2023) recognizes Registered Dietitians for helping us lead healthier lifestyles. Let us take this commemoration as an opportunity to distinguish the word “diet” from modifying one’s lifestyle. Diets typically are short-term, potentially restrictive eating regimens that tend to guarantee rapid weight loss. Diets, however, are frequently unsustainable, […]

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Posted on March 3 2023
Blog Are you living with Heart Failure?

The phrase "heart failure" may suggest a predetermined fate and a hopeless future to some people. While heart failure should be a cause for concern, many people are able to live highly functioning, successful lives for many years following their diagnosis thanks to contemporary heart failure therapy.

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Posted on February 27 2023
Blog What are the first signs of a mini-stroke?

A mini-stroke, also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), is a temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain. It is often referred to as a “warning stroke” because it can be a warning sign of a more severe stroke to come. TIAs typically last only a few minutes, and symptoms may resolve quickly […]

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Posted on February 21 2023
News Hypertension: Can coffee consumption help lower blood pressure?

Coffee is among the most popular beverages around the world. Researchers investigated the effects of coffee consumption on blood pressure and found some positive news. Dr. Robert Segal, the founder of Manhattan Cardiology, was asked about the link to lowering blood pressure. Read the article in Medical News Today.

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Posted on February 20 2023
Blog Leg Swelling May Indicate This Serious Issue

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a medical issue that occurs when a blood clot becomes lodged in one of the deep veins of the body. This usually occurs in the lower body – either the lower legs, thighs, or pelvis – but clots can also become lodged in the deep veins of the arms, abdominal region, […]

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Posted on February 7 2023
Blog Dr. Segal Reacts to Buffalo Bills’ Hamilin Cardiac Episode

On January 2, 2023, Damar Hamlin, a safety for the Buffalo Bills, collapsed on the field during a playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The cause of the collapse was later determined to be a cardiac arrest. Hamlin was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, where he received CPR and other life-saving measures. According […]

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Posted on January 9 2023