How Can I Keep My Knees Strong as I Age?
Knee health depends on strength, movement, and managing stress on the joint. While aging can lead to muscle loss and cartilage wear, many knee problems—including pain and early arthritis—can be prevented or delayed with the right habits. In this Q&A, Alexis...
What a Cancer Specialist Says You Should Know About Stomach Cancer
Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, occurs when cells in the lining of the stomach grow uncontrollably, forming tumors. Although it is one of the more aggressive cancers, there are new treatment options based on the stage of cancer and your genetic makeup....
Osteoporosis Prevention: How to Keep Your Bones Strong as You Age
Osteoporosis is a common disease caused by low bone density that increases your risk of a fracture. However, osteoporosis is often preventable with regular physical activity and getting enough calcium, vitamin D, and protein. But how exactly can you keep your bones...
Expert Q&A: The Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Program at Mount Sinai
The Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Program at Mount Sinai provides comprehensive, family-centered care for children and adolescents, combining the latest research with individualized treatment plans. In this Q&A, Carol C. Gregorio, PhD, Director of the Duchenne...
Addressing the Cognition Concerns of Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients often worry that the disease will diminish their ability to think and remember, along with their motor skills. Sarah Levy, PhD, Assistant Professor of Neurology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, is working to address...
If You Have Torn Your ACL, Here’s What to Do
You may know someone who has torn their ACL, or you may have heard about this injury while watching sports on TV. In fact, a tear in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most common knee injuries, and it can happen to professional athletes, to those...
He Was Cured of Cancer at Mount Sinai Two Decades Ago. Now This Actor’s Cancer Experience Informs His Latest Stage Role
Actors often call on their own experiences when developing a character for the stage. But few have the depth of understanding that 21-year head and neck cancer survivor Jay Russell brings to the role of Caesar Rodney in the musical 1776, playing at Paper Mill...
How Do I Know If I Have a Hernia?
Are you wondering if that ache you feel in the lower belly area is a hernia? Hernias are very common in women and men and symptoms can vary. Typically, they cause a lingering pain and discomfort that doesn’t go away. They are not usually dangerous or life threatening,...
How Too Much Screen Time Can Affect Your Child’s Eyes
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is on the rise among young people. One reason is that in today’s digital age, screens and devices are a larger part of children’s lives. When children spend extended periods focusing on screens, books, or other nearby objects, their eyes...