Have Questions About COVID-19 Tests? Here Are Some Answers
As the highly contagious Omicron variant continues to spread, more and more people are thinking about getting tested for COVID-19. You may be feeling under the weather, or you may have recently spent time with someone who has COVID-19. You may want to get tested...
How to Develop—and Maintain—Better Nutritional Habits
Clinical dietitian Perri Halperin, MS, RD, offers simple tips for how to develop and maintain a healthier diet—without depriving yourself.
How Is the Omicron Variant Affecting Children?
Roberto Posada, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, explains why the Omicron variant is not more dangerous to children and how parents and guardians can protect kids.
Why Vaccination Is Critical to Protect Your Child From COVID-19
Roberto Posada, MD, explains vaccine safety and why vaccinating—and, if eligible, boosting—your child is a critical step in avoiding COVID-19.
How to Stay Safe as the Omicron Variant Spreads in New York
Bernard Camins, MD, Medical Director for Infection Prevention, discusses how to stay safe in your day to day routine and clarifies new CDC guidelines.
What to Do If You Test Positive for COVID-19
With the rise of the highly contagious Omicron variant, more and more people are testing positive for COVID-19, even those who have diligently taken all precautions throughout the pandemic. There’s not necessarily cause for alarm. The Omicron variant, though far more...
Eight Key Takeaways About the Omicron Variant
With so much news about the Omicron variant, it can be hard to keep track of the latest developments. So here are eight key takeaways from the experts at Mount Sinai. Booster Shots are Crucial Protect yourself and those around you with the vaccines. If you have...
How to Stay Active Indoors When the Weather Turns Colder
When temperatures are falling and you’re spending most of your time inside, there are still ways to get some exercise without leaving your home or apartment. In as little as 10 minutes you can achieve some benefits, such as improving your heart and bone health. Even...
Picking the Right Foods Can Help You Lower Your “Bad” Cholesterol
Everyone knows high cholesterol is not good. High cholesterol often leads to atherosclerosis, or plaque buildup on the inner walls of your arteries, which can block the flow of blood and is a major contributing factor to heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular...