Lankenau Medical Center cardiologist Irv Herling, MD, says getting blood pressure reading can be dangerous.
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Dr. Irving Herling of Lankenau Medical Center says processed meats are full of artery-clogging fats and cancer-causing chemicals.
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The "Centered On Your Health" seminar series being held at the Kaiserman JCC features doctors from Lankenau Medical Center speaking to topics like nutrition, heart health, back pain, and prostate cancer.
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Heart health isn’t independent of our daily activities. Instead, our daily routines—what we eat, how often we exercise, even how we work—can affect heart health. Read More

Many health articles warn of the danger of having a high cholesterol and elevated blood pressure, citing the increased risk of heart attack and stroke associated with those conditions. And while treating these risk factors can certainly decrease your risk and help you maintain your overall health, there is another risk factor that you may be overlooking: your triglycerides. Read More

A new study published in the medical journal The Lancet links work-related stress to an increased risk of heart attack. The study found that, regardless of age, gender, or economic status, workers with highly demanding jobs and little to no freedom to make decisions were 23 percent more likely to suffer a heart attack. Read More

Learning how to handle cardiac emergencies safely and properly could save a life. Read More

Dr. Irving Herling, the Director of Clinical Cardiology at Lankenau Medical Center, explains cholesterol test results. Read More

Dr. Irving Herling of Lankenau explains the heart health benefits of antioxidants. Read More

While most know not to overexert themselves during hot spells and to stay inside on days when the temperatures are particularly high, it doesn’t take much to feel the effects of summer heat. Performing simple everyday activities in the extreme heat like gardening or going for a walk can prompt heat illness just as easily as more strenuous activities. Read More