October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lives. Early detection is key to surviving this disease. For interesting facts about breast cancer, check out our October Breast Cancer Awareness Month Facts of the...
My Child May Have Trouble Hearing. Will Remote Learning Hurt Their Progress in School?
This academic year, many children have returned to school virtually. While remote education may be a safer option for some, it is not without its drawbacks—particularly for children who are hearing impaired. Enrique R. Perez, MD, MBA, an expert...
Why Cancer Screenings are Important and How to Talk about them with your Doctor
While we are making significant strides in treating cancer, the fact is that no one is immune, and that is why regular cancer screenings are so important. Regular screenings are recommended for a number of the most common forms of cancer, and...
COVID-19: How to Safely Commute to the Office
As New York City adjusts to the post-COVID-19 world, more people are going back to the office. If you are one of them, you may be wondering how to do so safely; after all, while New York has done comparatively well at controlling the spread of...
How Do I Prepare My Child to Go Back to School?
As children head back to school—whether in person or virtually—parents may have some concerns about how they will adapt to a new, potentially stressful academic year. Aliza Pressman, PhD, Co-Founding Director and Director of Clinical Programming for the Mount Sinai...
What You Need to Know About Quarantine and COVID-19
Several months into the COVID-19 crisis, most people in the New York metropolitan area are intimately familiar with the first line of defense against the virus—social distancing, face coverings, and impeccable hand hygiene.But, as reopening expands and...
Is it Safe to Head Back to the Gym?
If you are one of the many New Yorkers who have missed the bench press, the elliptical, and the free weights at your local fitness center, you are in luck. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo officially gave the green light for gyms throughout New York State to open...
How to Set Up a Home Office to Avoid Back Aches and Joint Pain
As many continue to work from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, physicians are seeing a rise in orthopedic complaints associated with home offices. Anyone who has worked for extended periods at home knows these can include pain in your shoulder, hip, and...
My Face Covering Is Causing Acne. What Can I Do?
Wearing a face covering has become a necessary way of life as we continue to combat COVID-19. Unfortunately, this risk reducing measure can result in ‘maskne’—acne, breakouts, and skin irritation caused by prolonged wearing of a face covering....