Blog: Insight from the Health Center team

Mount Sinai emergency medicine provider, Sonya Stokes, MD and psychologist, Molly Sherb, PhD returned to lead another webinar exclusively for Barclays, addressing the latest COVID-19 updates on variants, vaccine boosters, and vaccines for young children as well as how to help kids and parents adjust to returning back to school and the office.

How do you get started or maintain a healthy exercise routine? We asked Mount Sinai physical therapist, Shraddha Bhatia, PT, DPT, OCS and her response was to find an exercise supply that is adequate for your body’s demands. Read on to learn more.

Stomach aches are common, really common, which can make it difficult for a person to know when they should seek help for their abdominal pain or any of the many related symptoms (gas, cramps, constipation, nausea, severe pain, etc). We’re here to normalize gut health conversations, bring attention to irritable bowel syndrome, which impacts so many Americans, and help you stay informed about what is considered an unhealthy gut.

The thyroid serves a very important role in regulating our health, yet many have no idea what that role is nor the complications that can arise. Here we break down the basics to bring more understanding to this important butterfly-shaped gland and what you can do to maintain its health for your health.

Mount Sinai providers, Sonya Stokes, MD and psychologist, Molly Sherb, PhD led a webinar to discuss the latest information on the COVID-19 vaccines and variants as well as different ways to overcome the stress and anxiety that accompanies returning to a “new normal.” You can view the webinar now.

Summer months equate to enjoying more time outside while getting some natural vitamin D. Unfortunately too much direct sun on your skin with no protection poses many more risks than benefits. Just as we drink iced water and wear light clothing to keep our body cool in the summer, we need to make similar adjustments for our skin to give it what it needs. Read on for tips on how to protect your skin this summer.

COVID-19 has had profound effects on all aspects of our lives and unlike women, men are less likely to visit their physician for routine exams and preventive consultations, leaving many men without a trusted doctor to consult with when health concerns arise. In honor of Men’s Health Week, we asked our providers for guidance on the vaccines, screenings, and general health tips for men to be aware of as they age.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Mount Sinai psychologist, Molly Sherb, PhD, led a webinar to discuss the different types of self-care, their importance, and how to incorporate micro-moments into your daily life, such as deep breathing exercises, changes to your morning routine, and more. Access the recording and view the slides.

This National Women’s Health Week, we encourage women to make their health a priority. Each stage of adult life presents different health challenges or risks. We asked our providers for guidance on the vaccines, screenings, and general health tips for women to be aware of as they age.

After months of being indoors and trying the occasional outdoor dining in the cold, we are looking forward to spring – the warm weather, plants in bloom, and time outdoors. But with spring comes seasonal allergies, especially hay fever, which affects roughly 20 million adults and 6 million children in the US. Read more for tips from our providers on how to get relief this spring.