Blog Articles
Leg Pain After a 5K? Why It Might Be Peripheral Artery Disease—Especially for Women
Weekend Warriors Beware Spring racing season is back in Prospect Park, and more women than ever are lacing up. Yet nagging calf cramps or burning thigh pain halfway through a 5K could signal Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)—a narrowing of leg arteries that starves...
Gut Feelings: How Balancing Your Microbiome Could Ease Anxiety & Depression
Why Your Gut Talks to Your Brain The gut–brain axis is a bidirectional highway of nerves, hormones, and immune signals. Trillions of bacteria in your intestines produce neurotransmitters like serotonin and GABA. Disrupt that ecosystem, and mood disorders can flare....
Cuff-Free Wearables: The Future of Hypertension Monitoring (and Why You Should Start Now)
The Hypertension Headache in NYC Nearly one in three New Yorkers has high blood pressure. In predominantly immigrant neighborhoods like Sheepshead Bay, cultural salt-heavy diets push that figure even higher. Traditional cuff checks at the pharmacy or clinic catch only...
FAST Isn’t Fast Enough: The Overlooked Stroke Signs in Women Under 50
Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death in the United States—but in younger women it’s often missed because the symptoms can look nothing like the textbook “FAST” checklist (Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911). In Brooklyn and across New York...
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Healthcare
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing healthcare delivery, providing unprecedented advancements in diagnostics, treatment customization, and patient management. Fundamentals of AI in Healthcare: Explanation of AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics....
Advancements in Personalized Medicine: How Tailored Treatments Are Revolutionizing Healthcare
Personalized medicine has transformed healthcare by enabling highly individualized treatments tailored to genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors unique to each patient. Understanding Personalized Medicine: Combining genomics, biotechnology, and clinical data to...
How Smoking and Vaping Impact Your Heart
Smoking and vaping are increasingly recognized as significant risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, influencing heart health profoundly. April presents an ideal time to educate about the risks associated with these habits. The Basics: Smoking and Vaping Defined:...
National Stress Awareness Month: How Stress Affects Your Heart and Ways to Manage It
April is recognized as National Stress Awareness Month, presenting a vital opportunity to address the implications of stress on heart health comprehensively. Stress is an inevitable aspect of life, but when persistent and unmanaged, it significantly impacts...
Understanding Brain Injury: March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
Brain Injury Awareness Month is crucial for highlighting the importance of brain health, recognizing symptoms, and ensuring timely treatment and rehabilitation. Brain Injury Basics: Brain injuries result from trauma or lack of oxygen to the brain. Common causes...
Bioengineered Blood Vessels: Revolutionizing Vascular Care
Recent advancements in bioengineering have introduced groundbreaking solutions such as bioengineered blood vessels, reshaping vascular care and treatment strategies. Understanding Bioengineered Blood Vessels: Constructed from human cells, these vessels integrate...