Three Guilt-Free Dip Recipes
Whether you have a craving for lime, mango, or guacamole, these delicious dips will make a nutritious snack for you and your guests. Enjoy! Tiny Lime Scoops Ingredients: 1/2 to 1 small red bell pepper, chopped into small cubes 3 peaches (fresh or canned), chopped into...
How Can I Avoid Norovirus?
Norovirus, also known as stomach flu, is a group of viruses that cause inflammation in the stomach and intestines. There are an estimated 2,500 reported norovirus outbreaks in the United States each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Trying to Conceive? Here’s the Difference Between IUI and IVF.
If you have been trying to conceive for some time and are considering fertility treatment, you may have been told about the options of intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF). In this Q&A, Devora Aharon, MD, reproductive endocrinologist...
Ten Holiday Wellness Tips From Mount Sinai
The holidays are a joyous time. But they can also be a very busy time, which can cause us to overlook the things we should be grateful for, the simple pleasures of life, and the importance of our health and well-being. Here are 10 holiday wellness tips from Mount...
Three Things You Need to Know About Lung Cancer
True or false: Lung cancer only affects those who have smoked a long time. The answer: False. The actual connection between smoking and lung cancer is one of three key takeaways about lung cancer from the experts at Mount Sinai. Smoking is the leading cause of lung...
Am I Getting Enough Vitamin D?
Vitamin D plays a crucial role in calcium absorption and bone health. Because we get most of our vitamin D from the sun, many people develop an insufficiency in the colder months. For older women at risk for osteoporosis, it is vital to ensure you are getting enough...
Three Healthy Holiday Dessert Recipes
The holidays are a time to enjoy some sweets with friends and family. These festive dessert recipes include some nutritious ingredients for those who want healthier alternatives. Enjoy! Gozinaki, Georgian Honey Walnut Brittle Ingredients: 3 cups of raw walnuts (or...
Your Guide to Helping Kids Manage Diabetes
Just because your child has diabetes doesn’t mean they can’t live a normal life. Diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body cannot regulate the amount of sugar in the blood. In the United States, about 30 million people, or 9 percent of the population, has been...
How to Deal With Stress and Anxiety During Challenging Times
Life can get messy, and it’s natural to feel stressed out and anxious. Thankfully, there are many things you can do to alleviate those unsettling feelings. “You might feel a sense of anxiety, dread, uncertainty, disillusionment, or a little bit of fear—all of those...
