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Did you know that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most common cause of death for people who suffer from type 2 diabetes?Blood vessels and nerves that are connected to your heart can be damaged by high blood sugar caused by diabetes. This can eventually lead to CVD. Patients with diabetes are also more likely to […]

Posted on April 19 2022

Navigating your health insurance can be confusing. We are here to help you understand your out-of-pocket expenses so that you can better manage your health-care costs. Out-of-pocket expenses include:Copay: A copay is a fixed amount that you pay for medical services at the time of the service. The cost of the copay may vary depending on […]

Posted on April 13 2022

Cholesterol is a fatty substance that exists in your blood. Doctors separate cholesterol into “good” and “bad” types. When people say they have high cholesterol, they usually mean they have excessive amounts of low-density lipoprotein (LDL cholesterol) in their blood. This is the “bad” kind.Watch this video of Dr. Ami Beniaminovitz discussing the causes, risk factors, and more information […]

Posted on March 18 2022

A lot of people are guilty of binge-watching a TV show. You get hooked on a story and before you know it you’ve watched an entire season in one sitting. It turns out, this may actually be bad for your health. A study recently published by the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology concludes that prolonged […]

Posted on March 7 2022

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute defines heart failure as the condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs.Some of the most common causes of heart failure include coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. What are warning signs of heart failure? Shortness of breath, or trouble breathing Fatigue or feeling […]

Posted on February 28 2022

1 in 20 Americans over the age of 50 has Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD).PAD is a condition that develops when fatty plaque builds up in the arteries and veins of the legs and limits blood flow. Just like clogged arteries in the heart, PAD raises risk for heart attack and stroke. What are the symptoms of PAD? Leg numbness and […]

Posted on February 24 2022