MT. KISCO, N.Y. -- Better Sleep Month was established by the Better Sleep Council in May of 1985 to recognize the importance of sleep in our lives. Good sleep is often an overlooked priority in our fast paced lives, but, as with healthy diet and exercise, is crucial to our physical, emotional, and mental health. The aim of Better Sleep Month is to encourage people to establish better ...

MT. KISCO, N.Y. -- With more than one million new cases of skin cancer occurring annually, it’s more important than ever this summer to protect the skin you’re in. According to the American Cancer Society, about 5.4 million cases of basal and squamous cell skin cancer will be diagnosed annually in the United States. Melanoma, the most virulent form of skin cancer, will account for more ...

MT. KISCO, N.Y. -- Food allergies have become more prevalent over the past 15 years. Previously, only 3 percent of children and 1 percent of adults were thought to have food allergies. However, new information indicates that 6-8 percent of children and 3 percent of adults now have food allergies.Food allergies can present in different ways. Most commonly, when people are allergic to a ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Springtime brings warm weather pleasures as well as its hazards- the cuts, bumps and insect bites that come from enjoying time in the great outdoors. Peer into your medicine cabinet to be sure it is stocked with the first aid supplies and over-the-counter remedies you’ll need for minor emergencies, allergies and illnesses that can strike any time. ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- As spring and warmer weather approaches, keep yourself and your loved ones safe by learning the facts about concussion and how to prevent this common brain injury.Concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that is caused by a blow or jolt to the head. This trauma causes the brain to slam against the skull, which can affect the brain’s normal functioning. ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Despite the significant progress that has been made in reducing the impact of cardiovascular (or heart) disease, heart problems remain the leading cause of death among Americans. As February is American Heart Month, the cardiologists here at CareMount Medical encourage you to know about the heart conditions that we can help you manage and simple strategies to avoid ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- With the New Year now in full swing, gym memberships are booming and diets are changing. Every year, Americans make the New Year’s resolution to exercise more and eat healthier; however, many of us struggle to keep this resolution. Below, are some helpful tips on how to improve and maintain your health and body in 2016:Don’t over exert yourself: When we join the ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Glaucoma is a complicated disease in which damage to the optic nerve leads to progressive and irreversible vision loss. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness. There are often no symptoms until it is too late. Who Gets Glaucoma?Virtually anyone can get glaucoma, but certain groups are at a higher risk.People at high risk for glaucoma should get a ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Winter weather can exacerbate many skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, rosacea and dandruff. Moreover, the cold dry air can lead to dry itchy skin and dermatitis even if you do not suffer from chronic skin problems.Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin and can cause an itchy rash or patches of dry irritated skin that sometimes requires treatment with ...

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- The Mount Kisco Medical Group (MKMG), a multi-specialty health care provider, and Empire BlueCross BlueShield, the state’s largest health insurer, announced that they will collaborate through Empire’s Enhanced Personal Health Care Program. This agreement became effective on Wednesday, April 1, and impacts approximately 22,000 commercial Empire members. In this ...