Tips for Fighting Seasonal Affective Disorder As everyone around you is indulging in pumpkin spice lattes and maple pecan muffins, keep in mind that this time of year is not pleasant for everyone. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that typically appears during the autumn and winter seasons when the days become shorter, darker, and chillier. About 4-6 percent of Americans struggle with SAD, with more people in the northern part of the country being affected. People with SAD often experience a range of symptoms, but the most common is fatigue that’s paired with oversleeping, depressive moods, and strong cravings for carbohydrates which often leads to excessive weight gain. If someone who has SAD is struggling with severe symptoms, it can greatly impact their daily lifestyle by preventing them to go out and interact with others. To help combat SAD this season, keep the following tips in Read the full article →

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You’re Not The Only One Who’s Exhausted & Here’s Why Can you make it through the whole day without needing a nap? Or can you make it a whole week without dozing off at your desk? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 15% of women and 10% of men regularly feel exhausted in America.  In addition to that, the CDC reports that one third of American adults get less than the recommended amount of sleep. Not getting enough sleep is linked with many chronic diseases and conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and depression. It’s no surprise that these conditions are taking a massive toll on our country, but who knew sleep had a role to play in this? Below you will find a few possible reasons why you’re always feeling exhausted and what you can do to get a better night’s rest. Read the full article →

NY Top Docs and NY Top Dentists are proud to feature the following August 2018 approved providers. NY Top Docs Include: Breast Surgery Dr. Patricia Pezzello Cardiology Dr. David B. Messinger Colon & Rectal Surgery Dr. Daniel Popowich Dermatology Dr. Jennifer S. Kitchin Dr. Ryan B. Turner Endocrinology Dr. Rachel Pessah-Pollack Family Practice Dr. Vandana Patil Dr. Wayne S. Stouse Dr. Sonia A. Velez Gynecology Dr. Shelia Pieczonka Dr. Margaret Polaneczky Dr. Judith Weinstock OBGYN Dr. Magda Osman Ophthalmology Dr. Howard Lane Dr. Maria McPherson Dr. Mark Stein Pediatrics Dr. Mariya Odnopozova Dr. Lynne M. Quittell Dr. Govind C. Rao Dr. Monica Rieckhoff Dr. Ila Sukhadia Dr. Usha Thomas Plastic/Cosmetic Surgery Dr. John Mesa Dr. Jeffrey Schiller Psychiatry Dr. Joseph M. Nieder Dr. Suzanne Tuzel Urology Dr. George F. Owens Dr. Alexis Te NY Top Dentists Include: General Dentistry Dr. Marc Herman Dr. Raymond Mascolo

NY Top Docs and NY Top Dentists are proud to feature the following July 2018 approved providers. NY Top Docs Include: Anesthesiology Dr. Christian Piccolo Cardiology Dr. Jagdish P. Mishra Dermatology Dr. Thomas O. McMeekin Dr. Debbie M. Palmer Dr. Lisa Travis Endocrinology Dr. Melissa Price Dr. Robert H. Schulman ENT (Otolaryngology) Dr. Jonathan Smith Gastroenterology Dr. Gary Gorodokin Internal Medicine Dr. Anzhela Dvorkina Dr. B. Khorets Dr. Mark Singer Neurology Dr. Peinyun Chu OBGYN Dr. Veerendra V. Durgam Dr. Abe Shahim Oncology / Hematology Dr. Inna Sominsky Pediatrics Dr. Francisco Alonso NY Top Dentists Include: General Dentistry Dr. Alexander Khabensky Dr. Gary Markovits Orthodontics Dr. Michael Lozman