When should we go to the ER for a stomach ache? ER Nurse Kevin LaMonica shares signs and symptoms that require immediate medical attention. #ERNursesWeek #EmergencyMedicine

Emotional eating is a very common and normal coping mechanism we use in response to the strong feelings we have. When we feel those strong feelings, we use food to escape, numb, change, or amplify our feelings. Here are other causes of emotional eating, signs that a person may be prone to it, and steps you can take to reduce or stop emotional eating. ow.ly/IbsY50ZYeeB #EmotionalEating

October is observed as #NationalBullyingPreventionMonth. It is a time to acknowledge that bullying has devastating effects on children and families. Bullying occurs when one person or group of people is perceived as being more powerful than another and takes advantage of that power through repeated physical assaults, threats of harm, intimidation, or by purposely excluding a person from a valued social group. It can be verbal, physical, social exclusion, or digital, such as email, text messages, or social media. Here is how bullying can severely affect someone, the damage it can cause, and steps you can take to prevent bullying. ow.ly/3WGw50ZXPJm

An enlarged prostate is a condition that causes the prostate to grow in size. There are several reasons why a prostate can become enlarged. Here are the causes of an enlarged prostate, its symptoms, and how it is diagnosed and treated. ow.ly/ljGv50ZWqSe #CausesOfAnEnlargedProstate

Social anxiety disorder is a medical condition that causes fear and anxiety when you are around people in social situations. It causes an intense fear of being judged or watched by others, and typically begins in the early to mid-teens, though it can sometimes start in younger children or adults. Here are the factors that increase the risk of social anxiety disorder, the signs and symptoms, and how it is diagnosed and treated. ow.ly/SZyv50ZW4UV #SocialAnxietyDisorder #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek

ALS is a neurological disorder that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. ALS causes ataxia, a loss of muscle control. ALS is often called Lou Gehrig’s disease after the baseball player who was diagnosed with it. Here are the symptoms of ALS, risk factors, possible complications, and how it is diagnosed and treated. ow.ly/8ZEG50ZVFyN #ALS

October is #ADHDAwarenessMonth, a time to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and celebrate the unique strengths that often come with a neurodivergent brain. ow.ly/6mYf50ZV9QK

Fall is here, and so is cold and flu season. That is why it is essential to be proactive and take the proper steps to protect yourself and loved ones from these seasonal illnesses. Here are steps to follow to protect your health and prevent the spread of illness to others, so you can recover more comfortably and help keep you and your loved ones safe. ow.ly/eo7u50ZU5iN #PreparingForColdAndFluSeason

#PCOS is a common disorder affecting women of reproductive age. Symptoms can include infertility, hair loss, or acne. Dr. Ipsita Chauhan also describes additional symptoms that may impact heart and metabolic health.

New mom Emely shares why she chose Flushing Hospital #LaborAndDelivery to welcome her baby!

#PostpartumDepression and Psychosis: Postpartum mothers may experience mental health changes or challenges after giving birth, including mood disorders such as postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. ow.ly/e8Ss50ZR5Ew

Cavities can cause infections and pain in young children. Dr. Xu discusses steps we can take to prevent cavities in children and avoid complications. #KidsHealth #KidsDentalHealth

Flushing Hospital wants to ensure New Yorkers achieve their full health potential, no matter where they come from or what their background is. That’s why we are a #HealthyNYC Champion and support @nycHealthy's work to increase life expectancy in NYC. Learn more about HealthyNYC: nyc.gov/healthynyc

September is National AFib Awareness Month, a month dedicated to promoting education, early detection, and improved care for AFib. AFib stands for atrial fibrillation, a type of abnormal heartbeat. During AFib, the heart’s upper chambers beat chaotically and irregularly, and beat out of sync with the lower chambers. Here are the symptoms of AFib, other heart diseases that can cause it, how it is diagnosed and treated, and basic heart-healthy tips that can reduce heart disease risk and prevent AFib. ow.ly/qiKx50ZPj8R #NationalAFibAwarenessMonth

The brain is the body’s command center. It processes information and sends messages that control everything your body does, from thoughts and emotions to memory and motor skills. However, as we age, the brain experiences physiological changes that affect memory, focus, and word recall. Fortunately, we can combat some of these changes with our diet by adding nutrient-rich brain foods. Here are the nutrients found in brain foods that keep the brain functioning well, and nutrient-rich brain foods you can add to your diet that can keep your brain sharp and help maintain your cognitive ability as you age. ow.ly/ayt550ZOUX3 #FoodsThatCanSupportBrainHealth

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness, encouraging early detection, supporting those facing prostate cancer, and funding research for better outcomes. Prostate cancer is the most diagnosed cancer among men, as an estimated 299,010 men are diagnosed with the disease each year. It is also the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men in the United States. 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with the disease during their lifetime. Here is how prostate cancer develops, the groups that are at a higher risk, the signs and symptoms, and how it is diagnosed and treated. ow.ly/6GPu50ZOuGr #ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth

How Making Lifestyle Changes Can Reduce the Risk of Chronic Diseases- Making the following lifestyle changes is one of the best ways to address harmful habits and help prevent chronic diseases. ow.ly/CKtJ50ZO648

We're sharing this tasty and healthy red snapper in spicy tomato sauce recipe: ow.ly/MHnI50ZNy6i #HeartHealthy #HeartHealthyRecipe

Stomachaches are a common, uncomfortable part of our lives, and usually go away on their own with a little rest or a home remedy. However, severe stomach pain can indicate a serious condition. Here are symptoms that could indicate your stomach pain is more serious, conditions that could be causing it, and steps you can take to help relieve stomach pain. ow.ly/wXqi50ZMKtL #SignsYourStomachPainCouldBeSerious

This morning, we gathered to commemorate the lives lost on #September11 and honor the extraordinary courage of our first responders who answered the call that day. #NeverForget