Can the Light In Your Office Make You Sleepy?
Mariana Figueiro, PhD, an expert in light and health research, explains why your dimly lit office is making you sleepy and how exposure to daylight can help.
Is Your Child Afraid of Getting a Shot From the Doctor? Here’s How to Help Them
A trip to the doctor is a common childhood fear. But when kids are afraid of needles, even a simple checkup can cause problems for children and their parents or guardians alike. With the proper preparation and planning, you can help make your next doctor’s visit as...
What You Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Ages 5 to 11
The moment many parents have been waiting for is approaching: Federal regulators are expected to decide soon whether to authorize COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5 to 11. Vaccines for kids ages 12 to 15 were authorized in May. The Food and Drug Administration...
Your Guide to Some of the Most Common Questions About Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
There have been many significant advances in the treatment of breast cancer that have helped patients to diagnose cancer earlier and to provide a range of treatment options. But patients still have many questions about what’s best for them. In this Q&A, Michael...
What Do I Do If I Sprain My Ankle?
Rehabilitation medicine physician Mariam Zakhary, DO, explains how to treat this common injury and what to do if you have chronic ankle instability.
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, You Should Still Get the Seasonal Flu Shot
Every fall, health care providers remind the public that it’s critical to get the flu shot. As we continue to cope with COVID-19, it is more important than ever.
Vaccine Facts: COVID-19 Vaccines Are Safe—and Essential—for Pregnant Women
Joanne Stone, MD, MS, explains the dangerous risks of COVID-19 during pregnancy and why you should get vaccinated against the virus.
Face Masks Are Still a Fact of Life, Here’s What You Need to Know About Safe Use
Krystina Woods, MD, explains when ditching your face mask is less of a risk and why the vaccinated still need to mask up.
What Should I Eat Before and After My Workout?
Brittany DeLaurentis, RD, CDN, a Clinical Nutrition Coordinator at Mount Sinai West and Mount Sinai Morningside, provides some valuable tips on how to fuel your workout.