Most of our waking hours are spent at on the job, which means the work environment can play a big part in our health and

Dementia is a term that indicates a condition in which an individual has developed changes in mental function, such as problems with memory and thinking,

The thyroid gland is located in the anterior part of the neck and its primary function is to store and secrete thyroid hormones.

At least 16 million people in the US suffered at least one episode of depression in the year 2012, and this represented about 7% of the total

With the holiday season in full swing, many of us probably haven’t been making the best dietary decisions. Between holiday parties, family gatherings and such

Cancer will soon become the No. 1 killer in the United States. Fortunately, over the last few years there have been tremendous advances in all

Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a condition that most women will experience at least once, and probably several times, during their reproductive years.

Cardiovascular disease is considered the #1 killer in the world and accounts for more than 17 million deaths annually, with 375,000 of those occurring in

Cardiovascular disease is a disease affecting the heart and the blood vessels which lead to or away from the heart.

Some people are fairly conscientious about making regular appointments to visit their doctor, although most people aren’t quite that regular, and find it very easy

For every minute that a stroke victim goes untreated from obstructed blood flow to the brain, roughly two million nerve cells and 14 billion nerve-cell

Interventional cardiology consists of a series of non-surgical, minimally invasive procedures performed to treat cardiovascular disease. During a typical interventional cardiology procedure, a catheter is

Here at Mount Sinai Medical Center, occupational therapists (OTs) are part of an interdisciplinary team which provides skilled services in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and

Most people are aware that it’s important to get a good night’s sleep, so they are prepared for the challenges of the coming day, whether

Being a first time parent can be overwhelming. A successful pregnancy and a healthy baby do not occur accidentally, and preparation for delivery is paramount

The Under: They say life is all about moderation, whether it comes to eating, spending, or working – but what about exercising? There is no

It’s not uncommon for a woman at some point within her lifetime to feel a breast “lump.” What should she do if this should occur?