What Does My Heart Rate Say About My Health?
Your heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute. You may pay little to no attention to your heart rate, but it can give you vital insight into your health—and may even save your life. In this Q&A, Mary Ann McLaughlin, MD, MPH, FACC, Medical...
When Should Adolescent Congenital Heart Patients Transition to Adult Care?
Ali Zaidi, MD, Director for Adult Congenital Heart Disease, discusses when–and the importance of–adolescent heart patients transitioning to adult care.
Here’s What New Yorkers Need to Know About the Bird Flu
You’ve probably heard about it on the news: The bird flu is causing concern. While the current public health risk is low, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is working with local health experts and watching the situation carefully. “The key...
Is it the Flu or Maybe Something Else? Symptoms of Common Respiratory Illnesses Can Also Be Signs of Potential Heart Complications.
Did you know that some of the symptoms of the common respiratory illnesses that typically spread during the winter months mimic the symptoms of cardiovascular disease? For example, if you are feeling short of breath or having chest pain, you may think it’s the flu....
How Pain Management Specialists Can Help Your Neck or Low Back Pain
Almost everyone at some point deals with pain in the lower back and neck. Many people heal with time, while others may try to live with it. If left untreated, this pain can interfere with your quality of life. In this Q&A, Gary Esses, MD, Assistant Professor,...
How Does Caffeine Affect My Heart?
Caffeine is a naturally occurring stimulant found in many products, including soda, coffee, tea, energy drinks, chocolate, and even some ice creams. While caffeine is safe to consume in moderation, excessive caffeine can be harmful, especially to your heart. In this...
How Can I Talk to My Doctor About My Pain?
Older adults are more susceptible to pain. Does that mean you have to live with it? “No,” says Lauren A. Kelly, MD, a geriatrician at The Mount Sinai Hospital. “Pain is more common as we get older, but it should never be dismissed as a normal part of the aging...
For Older Adults, Pain Is Complex—Here’s How to Get Help
Some estimates indicate that about half of older adults living independently experience chronic pain. Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists for more than three to six months or beyond the expected healing time. The good news is that effective treatments are...
Why Older Adults Should Never Ignore Their Pain
Older patients often describe pain as an inability to move through the world. Treating pain in older adults is crucial to supporting everyday activities, mobility, and independence. While many older adults live with pain—some estimates range as high as 50 percent of...