Is Taking 10,000 Steps a Day Necessary for Optimal Health?
Taking a walk is an easy way to move your heart to better health. Some studies recommend walking as many as 10,000 steps a day; however, this may not be realistic for everyone. How many steps should you walk each day for optimal heart health, and what are some...
Ask the Doc: Do I Need to Be Concerned About Endometriosis?
Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of your uterus. Common symptoms include chronic pelvic pain, painful sexual function, infertility, and many others. Endometriosis may affect more than 11 percent of women between the...
Five Common Questions About Seasonal Allergies Answered
If you find yourself sneezing and wheezing each spring, then you probably have seasonal allergies. And you’re not alone. About one in four adults, and about one in five children have these allergies, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In...
Three Things You May Not Know About Asthma
If you or someone you know has asthma, then you probably know what it can be like when asthma causes that wheezing, chest tightness, and coughing. In fact, more than 25 million people in the United States have asthma, and it is one of the most common and costly...
Questions to Ask Your Doctor About HPV-Related Oral Cancer
Did you know that the human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause cancers of the oropharynx (tongue, tonsils, and back of the throat), similar to how HPV causes cervical cancer? Most oral HPV infections can clear naturally without treatment. But if the virus persists in the...
Mount Sinai Morningside Launches Incidental Lung Nodule Program to Promote Early Diagnosis of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States accounting for about one in five cancer deaths. It is difficult to detect because there are often no symptoms in its earliest stages—only 16 percent of lung cancers in the United States are...
New Wireless Monitoring Technology Now Offers Patients a Better Birthing Experience at Mount Sinai West
Wireless technology has transformed virtually all aspects of our life, and now it is ready to transform the birthing and labor experience. Mount Sinai West recently launched advanced wireless monitoring technology that allows patients the freedom to safely move around...
Coping With Eye Strain: What Works and What Doesn’t?
Eye strain is a common condition that can affect people of all ages. It can be uncomfortable, but it’s normally not a serious condition. Many people cope with eye strain in different ways by making minor changes in their routines, such as adjusting lighting at home or...
How to Overcome Food Anxiety When You Have Inflammatory Bowel Disease
If you are one of the more than three million people in the United States living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), you are likely struggling with anxiety around food. Many living with IBD associate specific foods, or even whole food groups, with getting sick, and...