Intermittent Fasting: Feast or Famine
Reclaiming the health of western society may require matching our diet and lifestyle to those that our bodies and minds evolved for, notes Julie Devinsky, RD, an inpatient dietitian of the Department of Clinical Nutrition at The Mount Sinai Hospital. Before the modern...
The Big Fat Myth: Can Fat Be ‘Good?’
A low-fat diet was once touted as the best for weight loss and optimal health. Groceries stocked low-fat foods on the shelves and everyone avoided fat like the plague. Unfortunately, the low-fat diet trend did America a great disservice. In fact, obesity rates in the...
What Should You Eat if You Have IBD?
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are believed to be caused by a combination of your genetic predisposition and changes in the microorganisms in your gut. These disorders are on the rise in industrialized...
Thyroid Center Offers Cohesive Care and Expert Referrals at a Single Site
The Mount Sinai Thyroid Center at Union Square is a valuable new resource for patients with thyroid disorders, as well as physicians seeking referrals for complex cases. The Center is unique in gathering a wide array of services in one ambulatory facility. “This...
What Causes High Levels of Calcium in the Blood?
Though many people take calcium supplements and eat calcium-rich foods, elevated calcium levels can be too much of a good thing. Mike Yao, MD, Associate Professor of Otolaryngology, explains how your high calcium levels might actually be signs of hyperparathyroidism....
Mount Sinai at Home Coordinates and Innovates Home-Based Care
The Mount Sinai Health System recently launched Mount Sinai at Home, an innovative enterprise with two key components: a service line of programs across the Health System that care for patients in their own homes, and a research arm, the Institute for Care Innovations...
Should I Limit My Child’s Screen Time?
Screens are everywhere, even in the waiting areas of pediatric practices. This makes it harder for parents to control the amount of time children spend engaging with digital media. While there are legitimate educational applications that involve handing your child, or...
What to Do If Your Voice Is Hoarse
Dysphonia, or hoarseness, affects approximately one-third of people under the age of 65 during their lifetime. This climbs to nearly 80 percent for high vocal users—like teachers and singers—and those over the age of 65. Symptoms of dysphonia include vocal fatigue,...
How Dialysis Patients Can Increase Protein While on a Budget
For those on dialysis, registered dietitians can sometimes sound like a broken record: “EATMOREPROTEINEATMOREPROTEINEATMOREPROTEIN!” There’s a reason why this is your nutritionist’s mantra. Protein is extremely important for dialysis patients, because the treatment...