Blog: Insight from the Health Center team
How to Find the Right Behavioral Health Specialist for You
In recognition of May being mental health awareness month, Mount Sinai Psychologist, Dr. Anna Hickner, shares her recommended tips to find a therapist that is best suited for you.
Lesser-Known Spring Allergy Symptoms
Learn about lesser-known allergy symptoms that are likely to wreak havoc on your health this spring season. Plus, tips from our providers to keep your allergy symptoms at bay.
Webinar: Q&A with a Fertility Specialist
Dr. Fiorina Kyritsi, Medical Director and Internist at the Barclays Health Center is joined by Dr. Taraneh Nazem, Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist to address their top fielded questions related to egg freezing, embryo banking, infertility treatment options for men and women, and more.
Marking the 2 Year Anniversary of COVID-19
Reflecting on the tremendous medical advancements, resilience, innovative solutions and sacrifice of frontline workers and volunteers as we approach the 2 year anniversary of nationwide restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Anxiety & Cardiovascular Health
Anxiety can cause involuntary and uncomfortable physiologic responses, including heart palpitations. Learn how identifying stressors and developing healthy coping skills plays a key role in managing chronic anxiety.
Webinar: The Power of Lifestyle
Discover how altering lifestyle behavior in the domains of diet, exercise, sleep and stress can lead to a longer, healthier life. Dr. James Lebret, Mount Sinai Internist and Lifestyle Medicine Physician, curates the most important actions in each domain for maximum health and longevity.
Experiencing Tight Muscles?
Mount Sinai Physical Therapist, Raymond Ednie, PT, DPT, shares his recommended stretches for the muscle groups that commonly become tight and sore.
If You Think You’re Too Healthy for a Wellness Visit, Think Again.
Our medical experts want to have a personal conversation with you on how to improve your wellness through lifestyle and healthy decision making. We discuss the importance of a strong relationship with your medical provider and what to expect during your annual wellness visit.
Understanding Your Sleep Chronotype
A good night’s sleep starts with understanding your chronotype – are you a lion, bear, wolf, or dolphin? Hear Mount Sinai provider, Lara Trevino, AGNP-C, MSN describe the science of sleep, the different chronotypes, and why adjusting your sleep by an hour or two could greatly disrupt your routine. Then take our sleep challenge for the week.
Daylight Savings: Sleep Tips to Prepare for the Dark Days of Winter
While a one hour change does not seem like much, our bodies do require consistent routines. Our master circadian clock is hard wired to a period of 24 hours, synchronized to the light and dark cycle, and emerging evidence indicates that circadian misalignment can influence the development of heart disease, obesity and diabetes. As the debate continues on whether we should keep or eliminate daylight savings, here are some practical tips to prepare for the dark days of winter.