Spotlight Video | What Is Interventional Cardiology? | Yoshiaki Omura, MD, ScD
Yoshiaki Omura, MD, ScD is an Established Cardiologist and the President & Founder of the International College of Acupuncture & Electro-Therapeutics in New York, NY....
Caring for your Heart in the Summer Heat
If you’re a heart patient, older than 50, or overweight, you might need to take special precautions in the heat, according to Gerald Fletcher, M. D. , professor of medicine at...
Spring and Summer: Healthy Advice for Your Heart
The season of BBQs, picnics, and fun-filled events is upon us, and with all of the festivities, we should be well reminded that this time of year can literally put a great deal...
Depression Can Adversely Affect the Heart
One of the most common ailments that doctors treat annually is depression. Nearly 15 million people in the United States are affected by depression. Persistent Depressive Disorder...
Are You Still Trying to Quit Smoking? Why it’s Time to Make it Stick
Smoking is no longer a popular pastime; however, many people still struggle with the addiction. If you are one of them, it’s time to stop. Cigarettes are toxic to your health...
The Great American Smokeout Challenge: Why Your Cardiologists Wants You To Quit
Most people are familiar with the negative effects that smoking has on your lungs and the increase in cancer-related diseases, but oftentimes are unaware of the damage that smoking...
Do You Ever Have Heart Palpitations or Sensations of Fluttering in your Chest? AFib is an Alarming Condition.
AFib is an irregular heart rate that is often rapid with palpitations and causes insufficient blood flow. More than 6 million individuals in the United States have AFib. Hereditary...
Swollen Legs and Feet Could be a Sign of Heart Failure
While there are several types of heart failure, the primary concern is that the heart cannot pump blood and oxygen efficiently throughout the body. Due to this overcompensation,...
Dr. Pianko - Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease
A Good Diet To Avoid Heart DiseaseEating healthier can increase your chances of avoiding heart disease. You should aim for 2-3 servings of nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruit, Certain...
Along with Cardiovascular Health Benefits, Exercise Increases Overall Wellness
JAMA published a study in 2018 that found that those who do not exercise have an increased risk of premature death, outweighing, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and even cancer-related...
