Patient Care Blog

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Folic Acid is Essential to a Healthy Pregnancy

“You’re eating for two now." If you’re pregnant, then you may have heard this common trope. But have you heard that what you eat is as important as how much you eat?

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Podcast: Preventing Birth Defects

In this episode of the Women's Health Wednesday series on Back to Health, Georges Sylvestre, M.D. discusses the importance of preventing birth defects.

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Coping with PTSD from the COVID-19 Pandemic

As emerging variants of COVID-19 continue to spread globally, it's understandable if you have not been feeling like your ‘normal’ self.

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Podcast: Pediatric Hypertension

Radha Gajjar, M.D., MSCE and Diane Liu, M.D. discuss what parents should know about pediatric hypertension.

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What to Know About Sickle Cell Disease

As its name suggests, sickle- or crescent-shaped blood cells characterize sickle cell disease (SCD), a commonly inherited blood disorder that affects the body’s red blood cells.

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Managing Weight Loss During The Holidays

If you’ve ever resolved to lose weight and keep it off, then you know how hard it can be. Trying to lose weight during the holidays—especially amidst a pandemic--can feel especially daunting, says Sarah R. Barenbaum, MD.

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What to Know About Myocarditis and COVID-19

Myocarditis is more likely to occur after infection with COVID-19 than from the vaccine, whose benefits for children far outweigh the risks.

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Infographic: Keep Your Winter Healthy and Happy

The cold months don’t have to leave you feeling miserable. Want to make it through the winter illness-free? You can do it. Here’s how.

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Tips for Mindful Eating During the Winter Holidays

Here come the holidays with parties, family gatherings, and food galore. Of course, all the shopping, cooking, and company, can make the holidays stressful, and stress can lead to overeating and unwanted weight gain.

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Infographic: Healthy Ways to Cope With Stress During the Holidays

Holidays are stressful at the best of times. But with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the exhaustion and anxiety are even worse. Here are a few things you can do to maintain your wellness throughout the winter holiday season.