Medication and therapy can help new moms suffering from depression after giving birth

Many women have what’s known as the “baby blues” in the days after they give birth. This isn’t the same as postpartum depression, which is more severe and may require treatment by a health care professional, says Maria Emerson, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Montefiore Nyack Hospital and a gynecologist with Highland Medical OBS-GYN of Rockland in New City and Stony Point. 

The popular sport has benefits, if you take steps to play it safely

It’s been called the fastest-growing sport in America. Pickleball, a cross between tennis and ping pong, has plenty of health benefits. Jason Fond, M.D., Director of Orthopedic Surgery at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, says pickleball is so popular in part because people of many ages, activity levels and athletic skills can play.

Your doctor can help you figure out the cause so you can breathe easier.

Seasonal allergies can affect your sinuses and nasal passages. It can be tricky to tell if your drippy, stuffy nose is due to allergies or a sinus infection (sinusitis). “It’s important to determine the cause of your symptoms, so you can get the correct treatment,” said Samuel N. Helman, M.D., an Otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat) and sinus specialist at Montefiore Nyack Hospital.