Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Aspen Ideas 2016, Diet and Nutrition, Health Tips
Guest post by Kelly Hogan, MS, RD, CDN, a registered dietitian who has worked within the Mount Sinai Hospital for the past three years, now focusing on breast cancer nutrition for the Dubin Breast Center. Kelly provides individual counseling in the areas of wellness, weight management and symptom/side effect management, in addition to creating patient education and wellness programs.
It’s that time of year, the month of December is often full of holiday parties, traditions and yes, cookies and cocktails. These indulgences can add up over time, and if you’re like the average American, you may have gained a pound or two by the time January 1 rolls around.
When it comes to New Year’s goals, I often see patients come to me with thoughts on not having this food, avoiding that food, swearing off essential nutrients (e.g., carbs or fat) or drastically cutting calories as a means for weight loss or even just to “get healthy.” Not only are these strategies rarely necessary, but also too drastic to last much longer than those cheap rain boots during the first January snowstorm. (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Diet and Nutrition, Health Tips
Guest post by Kelly Hogan, MS, RD, CDN, a registered dietitian who has worked within the Mount Sinai Hospital for the past three years, now focusing on breast cancer nutrition for the Dubin Breast Center. Kelly provides individual counseling in the areas of wellness, weight management and symptom/side effect management, in addition to creating patient education and wellness programs.
Tis the season for celebrations, and staying healthy during the holidays can often be tougher than finding the perfect gifts for loved ones. Dietitians are not immune to these challenges this time of year, but I always go into holiday parties with a game plan and encourage my patients to do the same. Follow these tips for navigating the buffet tables and cocktail parties like a (nutrition) pro. (more…)
Nov 20, 2015 | Inside, Your Health
Fred Lin, MD, Chief of the Division of Sleep Surgery at the Mount Sinai Health System, left, and Boris Chernobilsky, MD, Director of the Division of Sleep Surgery at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, are pioneering new surgery for sleep apnea.
Physicians at the Mount Sinai Health System are among the first in New York State to offer a promising new surgical treatment for people with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea, a common disorder characterized by the recurrent narrowing and closing of a person’s upper airway during sleep. Moderate-to-severe sleep apnea—defined as 15 or more episodes of disturbed airflow per hour—is often associated with excessive daytime sleepiness and an increased risk for diabetes and heart disease. (more…)
Oct 30, 2015 | Health Tips, Your Health
Pulmonary hypertension is a condition of increased pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs. Because of this increased pressure, the heart has more difficulty with effectively pumping blood throughout the body, which can lead to symptoms of shortness of breath and leg swelling. While there are a number of effective medications to reduce the pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs, limiting salt intake is an important measure to help alleviate this pressure and reduce symptoms. (more…)
Oct 5, 2015 | Ear Nose Throat, Health Tips
Guest post by Anthony Del Signore, MD, Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Director of Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. To make an appointment, call 212-844-8494.
Allergies and chronic sinus issues can leave many patients finding it very difficult to breathe freely from their nose. On a daily basis, the body’s nasal mucosa is bombarded with a countless number of irritants, pollutants, fragrances and allergens. Certain individuals can be exquisitely sensitive to these substances, causing the body’s natural barrier, the nasal mucosa, to become inflamed and irritated. The end result leaves the patient with chronic nasal obstruction, persistent nasal drip, thick secretions and an overall difficult time moving air in and out of the nasal passages. (more…)
It’s that time of year, the month of December is often full of holiday parties, traditions and yes, cookies and cocktails. These indulgences can add up over time, and if you’re like the average American, you may have gained a pound or two by the time January 1 rolls around.
