Blog: Insight from the Health Center team
Fight Inflammation with Food
Inflammation throughout the body increases when our immune system reacts to something foreign – like plant pollen. While small bouts of inflammation are actually healthy for the body, chronic inflammation has been linked to a higher risk for various health issues and diseases. Although there is no specific anti-inflammatory diet, many foods can help effectively fight inflammation and should be added to your diet.
Lesser-Known Spring Allergy Symptoms
The highly anticipated warmer days of spring are finally here. As we begin to store away winter layers and enjoy the longer, brighter days ahead, many are simultaneously struck with the reality of once again needing to combat seasonal allergies. You are likely familiar with spring allergy symptoms, like sneezing, itchy eyes, sore throats, and runny noses, but did you know that there are lesser-known allergic symptoms that can wreak havoc on your body?
Spotlighting Alopecia
The Health Center at Hudson Yard’s Medical Director and Internist, Louis DePalo, MD, FCCP, hosts a half-hour fireside chat with one of the world’s leading experts in inflammatory skin diseases Emma Guttman-Yassky, MD, PhD, to provide insight on Alopecia, its risk factors, and treatment options.
How Concierge Care Creates Measurable Improvements to Your Health
The concierge model is notable for eliminating the burdens of healthcare, such as stressful communication with insurance and time spent waiting to see your doctor, but does it really lead to improvements in your overall health and wellness? This short answer is: yes, and we have evidence to prove it. Read more to learn How Concierge Care Creates Measurable Improvements to Your Health.
Q&A with an Infertility Specialist
Fertility treatments are in greater demand as approximately 15% of couples in the US will experience difficulty conceiving. The Health Center at Hudson Yards hosted an hour-long Q&A with a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist, Dr. Taraneh Nazem. Onsite Health Center at Hudson Yards internist Dr. Amanda Carmel interviewed Dr. Nazem to discuss egg freezing, embryo banking, infertility treatment options for men and women, and more of her top fielded fertility questions.
Marking the 2 Year Anniversary of COVID-19
As we enter the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are taking a moment to recognize brave frontline workers and the monumental medical advancements that emerged from this tragedy.
Could You Use a Personal Assistant for Your Health?
Our Premier Health Navigators eliminate the burdens of dealing with traditional health care like wasted time on hold scheduling appointments, unreturned voicemails, confusing and stressful communication with insurance providers, and scattered medical records. Find Out How A Premier Health Navigator Eliminates the Burdens of Health Care.
Heart Health Begins with Taking Control of Your Anxiety
Anxiety can cause involuntary and uncomfortable physiologic responses, including heart palpitations. Learn how identifying stressors and developing healthy coping skills play a key role in managing chronic anxiety.
Food as Fuel
By Adena Neglia, MS, RDN, CDN
As the Winter Olympics kick off this month, we thought there was no better time to reach out to our dietitian and pick her brain on how high performing athletes prepare and/or approach nutrition surrounding big competition days. See her food and hydration tips.
We Know Good Executive Health
We designed the Premier membership at Hudson Yards to address every individual need of our members. Read on for our top 7 “must-haves” for good executive health in 2022.