Eating in restaurants tied to higher calorie intake
Posted November 7, 2012 in Health & Wellness
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – In study findings that may not surprise many people, kids and teens ate more calories – including more fat and more sugar – on days when they had a meal from a fast-food or sit-down restaurant. “Parents (should) realize that restaurant consumption [Read more]
U.S. Adults Face Substantial Heart Disease Risk: Study
Posted November 6, 2012 in Health & Wellness
MONDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) — American men and women — even those with a favorable health history — have a significant risk of developing cardiovascular disease in their lifetime, a new study finds. Overall, U.S. adults have a more than 55 percent estimated risk of developing c[Read more]
Updated Schedule for Today 11/1 and Friday 11/2
Posted November 1, 2012 in Mobile Health Updates
Please note the updated schedules for today and tomorrow. Queens will be closed at 3pm today (11/1) and Friday (11/2). Manhattan’s last appointment will be for 3:30pm today (11/1) and Friday (11/2). Staten Island will be closed Friday (11/2) and no PPD Readings will be done on Monday. Bronx, B[Read more]
Offices Open Thursday 11/1
Posted October 31, 2012 in Mobile Health Updates
Mobile Health will be open on Thursday, November 1st. This includes all clinics, our call center and corporate office. Although we will be open during regular business hours, we will be with limited phone service. Therefore, we recommend that you use our client portal to manage your appointments. No[Read more]
Details Released on Restoring Mass Transit Service
Posted October 31, 2012 in Mobile Health Updates
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Wednesday afternoon released an update of mass transit conditions, including details of the subway service restorations to begin on Thursday. Officials have said that for the gaps in service along typical subway routes, buses will often be added to make the necessary connecti[Read more]
Office Closings Due To Storm
Posted October 28, 2012 in Mobile Health Updates
UPDATED: CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY Because of mass transit closing, all Mobile Health locations will also be closed on Wednesday, October 31st. This includes all clinics, call center, and corporate offices. If you have any appointments scheduled for Wednesday, please notify your employees about our closin[Read more]
Low Calcium Linked to Hormone Condition in Women
Posted October 28, 2012 in Health & Wellness
FRIDAY, Oct. 19 (HealthDay News) — Women who do not get enough calcium in their diet are at greater risk for developing a hormone condition caused by overactive parathyroid glands that leads to weak bones and fractures, a new study found. Increasing calcium intake could reduce women’s ri[Read more]
Sitting Can Harm Health, Even for Those Who Exercise
Posted October 27, 2012 in Health & Wellness
MONDAY, Oct. 15 (HealthDay News) — Sitting for long periods boosts your risk of diabetes, heart disease and death, even if you work out regularly, a new study contends. U.K. researchers analyzed data from 18 studies that included more than 794,000 people. They found that people who sit for lon[Read more]
Is it Strep Throat?
Posted October 26, 2012 in Health & Wellness
A sore throat can be mild or severe. When is it “strep” throat? How should you treat it? Your doctor can do a quick test and give you answers. Proper treatment can get you better faster and prevent spreading to others! Sore throats can have a variety of causes. Viruses, bacteria, allerge[Read more]
Antioxidants in Tea, Fruit, Veggies Might Fight Prostate Cancer
Posted October 25, 2012 in Health & Wellness
By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Oct. 17 (HealthDay News) — Prostate cancer patients who, before their diagnosis, routinely consumed hefty helpings of the flavonoid compounds found in plant-based foods and drinks may be at lower risk for the most aggressive form of the diseas[Read more]
