Margi Bhatt, MD, MSPH

05/01/2022

Dr. Peter Fisher: a well renowned Urologist and our dear friend, who suffered Sudden Cardiac Arrest at the age of 45, when his heart stopped for 11 minutes and he stopped breathing, recently presented a talk. Sharing this with you all.

Peter C. Fisher, MD, shares lessons learned after experiencing sudden cardiac arrest and near-death in the context of physician burnout.

10/08/2021

Our Hiking Trip with the MDVIP members on October 2nd 2021!! Beautiful colors, company and experience!!

08/30/2021

For years I’ve been working with patients to control their risk for cardiovascular disease — leading cause of death in the U.S. And now, a new study suggests that cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s disease share some of the same risk factors. If your struggling to control your sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol or weight, let’s have a conversation at your next appointment.

Learn about all of the brain health benefits that you can experience through a healthy heart.

08/27/2021

I’m sure you’ve heard that low-fat or non-fat dairy products are not considered heart healthy. However, recent studies have found full-fat dairy products have health benefits – particularly heart-healthy benefits. Here’s what you need to know.

Read the results of another study that supports the benefits of whole-fat dairy products.

08/25/2021

Many of my patients have high blood pressure, which is a concern as it’s linked to conditions such as cardiovascular disease and heart damage. Fortunately, blood pressure control has a strong tie to diet, particularly the DASH diet. And now a study suggests that the DASH diet helps lower heart injury and strain. Here’s what you need to know.

The DASH diet has been shown to help lower blood pressure. Having high blood pressure is linked to increased chances of heart attacks and stroke. Prevention is key.

08/23/2021

It’s not news that exercise is good for your heart. But a lot of people, once they get into the groove of their workouts, quickly go overboard. They set lofty goals like participating in a marathon or triathlon. While lofty goals are great, they can also create health problems if you train too hard. Here’s why it’s safer to train for endurance events at a slower pace.

How much marathon training is too much? Learn how to maintain a healthy heart while running the extra mile

08/20/2021

The summer months are peak times for traveling. With last year’s travel season hampered by COVID, this summer is proving to be very busy, with crowded airports, national parks and other tourist destinations. But with cases on the rise in certain areas of the U.S., COVID is back on a lot of many of my patients’ minds. Feel free to discuss your travel plans with me. And here are some general tips to help protect yourself.

July and August are the traditional peak of the summer travel season. With last year’s travel season hampered by COVID, this summer is proving to be very busy, with crowded airports, national parks and other tourist destinations. But with cases on the rise in certain areas of the U.S. due to the D...

08/09/2021

For people who are concerned about COVID-19 vaccines…

Many Americans say they want to “make sure the shot is safe” before getting vaccinated. That data is already in, and it is overwhelming. 

07/29/2021

Do you sneeze, cough, wheeze and have a runny nose throughout the year? While you may chalk it up to pollen allergies, it’s possible the real culprit is mold. Now that summer is approaching, we need to be vigilant about mold prevention. Here are some steps you can take to help protect your home.

Do you sneeze, cough, wheeze and have a runny nose throughout the year? Maybe you chalked it up to a pollen allergy. But it’s possible the real culprit is mold. Mold is a year-round problem for homes -- whether it’s winter dampness, summer humidity, spring rain or autumn wind. But the worst time...

07/27/2021

Last year the USDA released an updated version of their nutrition facts label. But it was during the height of COVID-19 pandemic, so it didn’t receive much media attention. It’s worth brushing up on this new label before your next grocery shopping trip.

With the media focusing on COVID-19, you may have missed the news: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) introduced new nutrition fact labels. Next time you are grocery shopping, pick up a packaged food item and check out the updated label. They’ve changed to include information on potassium...