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...
How Safe Is Travel This Holiday Season?
Infectious disease expert Daniel Caplivski, MD, explains what you need to know about protecting yourself while travelling this holiday season.
How to Attend Large Events Safely—Both Indoors and Outside
As more and more venues open up for entertainment or sporting events, you may be wondering how safe it is to attend. One thing for sure: In the wake of the news about the Omicron variant, experts say it is more important than ever to follow CDC guidelines for...
Mount Sinai Experts Explain What the Omicron Variant Means for You
Until very recently, you probably never heard of the term omicron. If you did, it was as a letter in the Greek alphabet, like delta or pi. Now, Omicron dominates the news as the latest coronavirus variant that was first discovered in Southern Africa and is now being...
What You Need to Know About COVID-19 Booster Shots Now Available for All Adults
In another step to strengthen the public health defense against the COVID-19 pandemic, federal regulators have authorized “booster” shots for all adults. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized a booster dose for the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson...
What Are the Benefits of Using A Midwife?
Rochelle Lipshutz, CNM, Clinical Director of Midwifery at The Mount Sinai Hospital, explains how midwives support patients before, during, and after childbirth.
How to Safely Gather With Family and Friends This Holiday Season
Krystina Woods, MD, explains why it is safer to gather with family and friends this year and offers advice for how to navigate mixed vaccinated get-togethers.