The State of New York provides an extensive system of mental health hospitals to its residents. For those in need of mental health services that cannot be handled with simple psychotherapy, a number of options for inpatient and outpatient care are...
Back injuries can happen quite easily. According to MotherNature.com, muscle spasms, simultaneous contractions of all the fibers in the core of a muscle, commonly occur when you move suddenly, or overextend a tensed-up muscle that isn’t...
Millions of Americans have difficulty sleeping, in fact 75% of Americans report insomnia. The National Sleep Foundation states that sleep is vital to health, and reports that diseases can arise when people are deprived of adequate sleep. They...
A fractured hip is a severe injury that often significantly limits a person's mobility and is typically extremely painful. According to the Mayo Clinic, the majority of hip fractures occur in people over 65, as bones become less dense with age....
Your ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is one of the supports that holds your knee joint together and joins the upper and lower leg bones, the femur and the tibia. ACL injuries severe enough to require surgical repair are fixed through a...
Sagging skin is an extremely common complaint for several reasons. As we age, skin loses a compound called elastin, responsible for skin's resiliency and maintaining its original shape. The loss of elastin results in sagging skin in the face and...
Pelvic floor exercises --- also known as Kegels, after the doctor who developed them --- strengthen the muscle fibers in the pelvic diaphragm. To perform pelvic floor exercises, tighten and squeeze the muscles that you would use to stop urine...
Ankle instability is the term given to the weakness that sometimes develops in the ankle after a sprain. According to Dr. Martin J. O'Malley, an orthopedic surgeon at New York's Hospital for Special Surgery, when the ligaments around the ankle...
A good run relies just as much on your lungs as it does your legs. In fact, your lungs supply every part of your body with necessary oxygen. Your body needs more oxygen for running than it does standing still. A little preparation can improve...
Ingrown hair may occur on the bikini line or legs after shaving. Hair that is coarse or curly is more likely to become ingrown, says the Mayo Clinic. Hair that has a curved or curled follicle may curve back beneath the skin when it is shaved. To...
The key to a flatter stomach is eating small, balanced meals and cutting back on sugar. Though exercise promotes weight loss, it does not guarantee a flatter stomach. According to an article on the website of New York's Hospital for Special...
Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a chronic condition that causes inflammation and itching of your skin. Sometimes, there is blistering and oozing, called weeping eczema or wet eczema. Weeping or oozing eczema is more common in infants,...
Back fat is easy to overlook, as it is not always obvious when you look in the mirror. When you are overweight, reducing back fat is a component of overall fitness. To lower your body fat, burn more calories than you consume, according to the...
A cracked pelvis is a fracture of the boney structure known as your pelvic or hip girdle, at the bottom of your trunk. A crack in your pelvis can occur as a result of direct trauma to your hip, or it can result from weakening of your bones due to...
Trim your waistline with cardio exercises that will burn fat all over your body, including your abdomen, according to Penn State University's Strength and Fitness Program. Exercises that target your abdominal muscles alone, while they may tone the...
A minor sunburn can be painful and unsightly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that one-third of adults in the United States have suffered at least one sunburn per year. When you look at the pictures from your summer...
Low estrogen levels may be present during the hormonal changes that occur during menopause. Low estrogen has been linked to conditions including osteoporosis, depression and symptoms associated with menopause. New York's Hospital for Special...
Boric acid can be an effective way to treat vaginitis. Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina caused by bacteria, yeast, parasites or viruses. Candida, a yeast-like fungus, is responsible for 40 percent of all types of vaginitis, according to...
A hip fracture is a common injury in the elderly, due in part to the deterioration of the bones as a result of osteoporosis. But the elderly aren't the only people who injure their hips. If you've fractured your hip as a result of a tackle in...
Dieting can be a frustrating and difficult undertaking. There is a lot of conflicting information regarding what works and what doesn't work when it comes to dieting and weight loss. However, there are some easy diet secrets that are will help you...
So you forgot to put on sunscreen, you left your hat and glasses at home and now you're suffering from sunburn pain. It may take several days for your skin to heal, but you can help relieve the burn during the healing process. You may already have...
After running a marathon, you may feel like celebrating --- but your muscles may put you out of commission. Even if you've trained and prepared for running a long distance, your muscles may feel sore. Muscle soreness is completely normal, and may...
The rate of hip fractures per year in the United States is expected to surpass 1 million by 2040, according to the University of California at Los Angeles Division of Geriatrics. More than 90 percent of hip fractures are expected to occur in...
Cleansing your colon can remove harmful toxins and chemicals from your body as well as regulate your digestive system. There are many over-the-counter remedies for cleansing the colon, but some can be harsh on your system. At home colon cleansing...
Cleansing the colon is a way to rid the body of harmful toxins that can cause everything from headaches to colon cancer. While there are many over-the-counter remedies for cleansing the colon, many natural remedies are safer and less harsh on the...
If you have curly or coarse hair, you may be plagued by razor bumps, says the Mayo Clinic. Razor bumps, also known as ingrown hairs, are red, irritated lumps that may form on the skin after shaving. When recently shaved hairs grow back, they may...
Menopause is a completely natural part of every woman's life, marking the time when her menses stop and her ovaries stop producing estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone. This time, which occurs at an average age of 51 years, indicates the loss...
Fingernails can provide a snapshot of your overall health. Certain health conditions, injuries or nutritional deficiencies affect nail formation. Because nails grow slowly, deformities caused in the past remain visible for months. Changes in nails...
Lower back pain affects two out of three adults and ranks as the second highest reason for a visit to the doctor, according to the website for New York's Hospital for Special Surgery. Causes of lower back pain include muscular strain, weak core...
Michelle Burke
24 years old
Nanuet, NY
Michelle is a pediatric nurse at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York, and has been an active marathon runner for...
