Heart failure is a severe condition concerning how well the heart can pump blood throughout the body. A recent study tested the hormone acyl ghrelin among people with chronic heart failure. Dr. Robert Segal, the founder of Manhattan Cardiology, Board Certified Cardiologist, and a fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), commented on the […]
When your blood sugar levels are above normal but not high enough to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you are said to have pre-diabetes.
Remember that old Bee Gees hit, “Staying Alive?” It’s taken on new meaning as a theme song of sorts for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, since the emergency, lifesaving technique requires chest compressions timed closely to the chanting lyrics. “You might save a life just by following the straightforward steps involved in CPR,” says cardiologist Dr. Robert […]
Despite the fact that pacemakers are made to be shielded from electromagnetic interference, some electronic gadgets create electromagnetic waves that could affect how well a pacemaker works.
With so many health-conscious consumers on the lookout for lower-calorie alternatives to sugar, zero-calorie sweeteners are becoming increasingly popular. But are they really as safe as they seem?
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, […]