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A group of women in a park doing tai chi together as part of their beginner exercise routine.

Brain & Mental Health Health & Wellness Heart Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

How to Get Started with an Exercise Routine

If you’re currently less active than you’d like to be, starting an exercise routine might feel overwhelming. However, with the right approach, exercising can be both achievable and enjoyable, no matter your...

January 17, 2025

6 min read

Two women sitting at the table together, eating healthy whole and plant-based foods.

Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness Heart Health Women's Health

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 6: Let’s Talk Nutrition

Josephine Connolly-Schoonen, PhD, RD, Executive Director of the Nutrition Division at Stony Brook Medicine, is joined by Registered Dietitians Sotiria Everett, EdD, RD and Leah Holbrook, MS, RD for a discussion about...

January 13, 2025

18 min read

Two women getting exercise outdoors as part of their New Year's resolutions.

Dermatology Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

HEALTH, Yeah! Ep5: New Year’s Resolutions

A new year often brings new goals, many of which focus on improving our health and lifestyle. Whether it’s adopting healthier eating habits, staying active, improving sleep, or prioritizing self-care, setting New Year’s...

December 30, 2024

4 min read

A family celebrating the holidays together at the dinner table.

Health & Wellness Heart Health

Holiday Heart Syndrome: Risks and Prevention

During the holiday season, many indulge in celebrations that often involve increased alcohol consumption, leading to a temporary but concerning health condition known as holiday heart syndrome (HHS). This...

December 19, 2024

4 min read

A man taking a walk alone, finding healthy ways to cope with his grief and strong emotions.

Health & Wellness

Grief and Dealing With Strong Emotions

(Para español, ver más abajo.) After a loss happens, it’s not strange for strong emotions to follow. Finding your way through the emotions of anger, guilt and deep sadness can be surprising, upsetting and tiring for...

December 12, 2024

5 min read

A woman looking out the window, grieving the loss of her loved one during the holiday season.

Health & Wellness

When the Holidays Hurt: Tips for Managing Grief and Finding Comfort

(Para español, ver más abajo.) The holiday season can be a time of joy and connection for many, filled with planning, shopping, and gathering with friends and family. But when someone we love is no longer with us, the...

December 11, 2024

7 min read

A man at his doctor's office discussing his lung cancer screening.

Cancer Care & Research Health & Wellness

Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines

Finding lung cancer early can be life-saving, with survival rates as high as 90 percent when the disease is detected in its early, localized stages. This is why lung cancer screening is such a powerful tool in...

December 2, 2024

3 min read

A young man at an STI clinic, being tested for HIV after an exposure.

Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

Health, YEAH! Ep4: HIV and AIDS

Learn from three Stony Brook Medicine experts about HIV/AIDS transmission, testing options, early symptoms, treatments and preventive strategies. HIV/AIDS treatments have made remarkable strides over the years...

November 27, 2024

3 min read

A family gathered at the dining room table celebrating the holidays together.

Brain & Mental Health Children’s Health Health & Wellness Heart Health

Health, YEAH! Ep3: Healthy Habits Throughout the Holidays

Hear from six Stony Brook Medicine experts discussing common concerns related to mental and physical health during the holiday season. From protecting children from injury and illness, to improving sleep, reducing...

November 26, 2024

4 min read

A woman deep sleeping peacefully in her bed.

Brain & Mental Health Health & Wellness

How Much Deep Sleep Do You Need?

Sleep is an essential biological process that’s a reversible state of reduced responsiveness and motor activity. Sleep supports our overall health in many ways. Among the various stages of sleep, deep sleep and...

November 6, 2024

5 min read

Topic: Health & Wellness

How to Get Started with an Exercise Routine

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 6: Let’s Talk Nutrition

HEALTH, Yeah! Ep5: New Year’s Resolutions

Holiday Heart Syndrome: Risks and Prevention

Grief and Dealing With Strong Emotions

When the Holidays Hurt: Tips for Managing Grief and Finding Comfort

Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines

Health, YEAH! Ep4: HIV and AIDS

Health, YEAH! Ep3: Healthy Habits Throughout the Holidays

How Much Deep Sleep Do You Need?

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