ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Everyone knows that health risks associated with elevated blood cholesterol level: heart and vascular disease, obesity, heart attacks strokes and more. However, understanding cholesterol and how to keep it in check is an important first step in warding off these cardiac maladies.According to Dr. David Southren of Advanced Cardiovascular Care in Valley Cottage, ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- What causes cancer? Is there something I can do to prevent it? What happens if I'm diagnosed? Dr. Sung Ho Lee of Hematology/Oncology Associates of Rockland answers these and other common questions in honor of February's World Cancer Day.What lifestyle changes can lower cancer risk?Despite the widely held belief that cancer is largely a hereditary condition, only five to ...

NYACK, N.Y. — During menopause it is normal to bleed on and off for about six months, however, bleeding after a woman has finished with menopause is not, explained Dr. Ephraim Resnik, Gynecologic Oncologist with Highland Medical, P.C.“If you see even a tiny amount of blood starting a year after you have had your last menstrual period and any time thereafter, see your doctor,” he ...

ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- When dealing with childhood obesity, nothing happens overnight. According to Dr. Deborah Nunziato-Ghobashy of Highland Medical, preventing and treating the disorder is easier when it becomes a family affair. "I find children are most successful in losing weight when the whole family gets involved and provides support," said Nunziato-Ghobashy, who is a ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- Not all asthma is created equal. For those dealing with symptoms, even though they are taking medication, a different treatment may be in order. In most cases, there is little reason why anyone with treated asthma should not be able to live a fully active life.In many cases, I find patients with asthma who continue to have problems with symptoms -- such as a cough, ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- Before heading off on a winter vacation, a little advanced planning and precaution can help travelers stay healthy and enjoy oft-needed rest and relaxation, says the experts at Highland Medical group in Nyack."One of the most important things you can do is having several extra days worth of prescription medicine on hand in case of weather delays," said ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- The signs are often subtle at first: a misplaced book, getting lost on a familiar road or forgetting an appointment. These can happen to anyone, but for seniors such instances can be warning signs of a larger medical issue. That's why experts suggest testing early to determine if a parent is simply aging or is suffering from a neurological disorder.“If a parent is ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- Many people love coffee, but caffeine consumption can have numerous adverse effects on our health – even if we don’t realize it. Some people can be very sensitive to even a small amount of caffeine, as little as a single cup of coffee in the morning."It is important to remember that caffeine is a stimulant and all stimulants can alter the way the nervous system and ...

NYACK, N.Y. -- With today's interconnection of health and technology, learning how to keep your body in shape can be a click away, thanks in part to the growth of wellness apps and wearable fitness trackers. While some apps motivate people to exercise, others help count calories, monitor hear rate and more. Through use of these advanced apps, phone users can calculate health risks such ...

WEST NYACK, N.Y. -- Despite having access to some of the world's best maternity care, many American mothers lag far behind the rest of the world when it comes to breastfeeding. Due in part to societal pressures and a lack of support, many mothers stop the important process just a few months into motherhood.“In many other cultures, new mothers have an extended support network of family ...