NSC News

medical professional holding a blackboard with the word stroke
Posted on October 29, 2020

Written by Julianne Smith, RN, FNP-BC

Each year, World Stroke Day is observed on October 29th to raise awareness of its prevention and treatment. This day provides us with an opportunity to educate…

Man holding takeout bags
Posted on October 19, 2020

Written by Jennifer J. Shanahan, RD, CDN

During this pandemic, you may find yourself ordering take-out more than usual. It may be that you don’t have the food at home because you weren’t able to get…

High temperature on a thermometer
Posted on September 23, 2020

While summer may be our favorite season of the year, it is important to remember that our bodies are working harder to keep cool. Summer can be an especially dangerous time for those with heart conditions as heat…

peripheral artery disease
Posted on September 10, 2020

September is National Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month, and prevention is the name of the game. 

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common circulatory problem marked by narrowed arteries, which…

Doctor holding a pacemaker
Posted on August 12, 2020

As the preeminent full-service cardiology practice on eastern Long Island, North Suffolk Cardiology is proud to offer a comprehensive Cardiac Device Center dedicated to the management and monitoring of cardiac…

assortment of fruits and veggies
Posted on July 20, 2020

March is National Nutrition Month® and the perfect time to focus on your nutrition and the vital role it plays in your health. National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created…

Woman tending to garden
Posted on June 15, 2020

What does a heart-healthy diet look like? Such a diet includes foods from various food groups, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, lean protein, nuts, legumes and vegetable-based oils. A heart…

couple doing yoga
Posted on May 20, 2020

Written by Sara Dieterich, MS and Erik LeRoy, MS, ACSM-CEP

During these uncertain times, stretching and flexibility exercises such as yoga, are just as important and beneficial as cardiovascular…

heart with heart rate
Posted on April 24, 2020

Written by Beverly Elliott, MSN, ANP-C, CCDS

Our Arrhythmia Diagnostics Department monitors many different short-term wearable cardiac arrhythmia monitors as well as implanted loop recorders. These…

Walnuts
Posted on March 4, 2020

According to most available nutritional and medical research, eating nuts as a key part of a healthy diet may actually be good for your heart. That is because nuts contain a number of important nutrients, as well as…