Taking Supplements? Use This Guide to Make Smart Choices
From turmeric capsules to muscle-building powders like creatine, many people are turning to herbal and dietary supplements. While supplements are generally harmless when taken in moderation, some pose health risks, including unpredictable liver problems, especially...
How Can I Create Healthier Phone Habits? Three Tips From a Mount Sinai Psychologist
Phones have become a necessary part of life, but if you find yourself mindlessly scrolling or constantly reaching for your phone out of boredom, you may have a phone addiction. “Addiction isn’t just about substances—it can also be behavioral,” says Naomi Dambreville,...
Do I Need a Midwife?
Some people might think that midwives are just for pregnant people, but that is not true. Midwives provide specialized care throughout the reproductive journey, from adolescence, through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and menopause.“We care for people across all stages...
Why Are Vaccines Important?
Vaccines strengthen your body’s natural defenses. They are the safest and most effective way to protect yourself and your family from many preventable diseases, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Vaccines are one of the few ways we...
The Benefits of Social Skills Groups for Autistic Individuals: Improving Communication and Relationships
For the last three years, the Seaver Autism Center has offered clinical social skills groups at The Mount Sinai Hospital. These groups are free of charge to families, thanks to generous grant donations from RVC Blue Speaks. The Seaver Center provides hundreds of...
Four Simple, Healthy Lunchtime Swaps
When lunchtime comes around, most everyone wants something delicious. But few have the time to prepare a nutritious meal. The result: We often settle for standard fare that is high in calories and low in nutrition. But there is a simple option. Make some easy swaps to...
Why Sitting Is the New Smoking: How to Combat the Health Effects of Sitting All Day
Sitting for long periods has become a routine part of modern life, especially for people working at desks or spending much of the day in front of a screen. While it might seem harmless, experts are increasingly pointing to the health risks that come with too much time...
What You Need to Know Right Now About Legionnaires’ Disease in New York City
You have probably heard about an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York City. Legionnaires’ disease is a type of pneumonia (lung infection) caused by Legionella bacteria. The outbreak is mostly affecting people in an area of Harlem. The disease is suspected to...
Three Nutrition Tips for a Stronger Immune System
Viruses are in the air and all around us, from the common cold to COVID-19. Eating a healthy, balanced diet primes and activates your immune system to fight these pathogens, even before you get sick. In this Q&A, Taylor Stein, Associate Researcher and Registered...