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The Top 3 Blood Work Priorities for South Asians
South Asians face unique heart and diabetes risks often missed by standard labs. Dr. Ambreen Mohamed explains key tests like ApoB, Lp(a), A1c, and triglycerides to better assess and prevent metabolic and cardiovascular disease.
Meditation for the Modern Mind
Regular practice can lower blood pressure, reduce heart rate, and decrease the risk of heart disease. It’s not just good for your mind; it’s vital for your heart.
The Importance of Addressing Mental Health in the South Asian Community
Working towards optimal heart health in the South Asian community means we must recognize the importance of the role of mental well-being. By having more open conversations around mental health, we’re not just improving individual lives, we’re creating a healthier, more resilient community for gener
Genetic Traits in South Asians That Raise the Risk of Heart Disease
Heart disease is common in our community, but it is not something we have to accept as normal. The more we understand our risks, the more we can do to protect our health and the health of the next generation.
Portion Control at a Pakistani Dawat: A Cardiologist’s Guide
Food isn’t just food at a dawat. It’s hospitality. It’s family. It’s culture. And saying no can sometimes feel like you’re rejecting the host’s affection.
How I see the care for South Asian Heart Disease over the next few years.
In the next few years, I see a future where South Asians don’t just react to heart attacks, we aim to prevent them.
Heart-Healthy Nutrition Tips for the Pakistani Community
As a Pakistani American who happens to be a Cardiologist, I have learned a few things along the way about how to adjust my diet yet still enjoy the flavor profile of my culture. I don’t think we need to compromise on taste when eating a healthier diet. Here are some of my tips!
Ok so I’m South Asian, What’s up with the concern for heart disease?
As a South Asian cardiologist, this topic is all too familiar, not just professionally, but personally. It’s heartbreaking to see someone in their 30s or 40s, seemingly “healthy”, walk into the ER with a heart attack.
Breaking down the basics of cholesterol and its relation to heart health
Remember, when we’re well informed, we are empowered to make better choices for ourselves which can lead to less risk of developing significant heart disease.
