NYC Psychologist

12/04/2025

Brain Rot & Short-Form Videos
Studies found "that heavy consumption of short-form video was associated with poorer cognition, especially in regard to attention spans and impulse control.
NBC News

Research on the long-term impacts of short-form video consumption is still lacking, but recent studies show concerning associations with cognition and mental health.

07/24/2025

"if we want to tackle obesity, the public health message should focus on changing what’s on our plates."

You can't outrun a bad diet. Food not lack of exercise fuels obesity, study finds

One explanation for the rise in obesity in industrialized countries is that people burn fewer calories than people in countries where obesity is rare. A major study finds that's not the case.

12/13/2024

🎁 article 👇

"I’m an oncologist. Here’s what I do to reduce my own cancer risk."

A recent study estimated that 40 percent of new cancer diagnoses in U.S. adults were due to modifiable factors such as diet and lifestyle.

11/03/2024

Good advice and easy to read. Don't add to your stress by arguing with family members about politics.
(Ungated)

10/25/2024

07/14/2024

Speak out against a mask ban in NY!

Our Action Toolkit has actions to take and key people to contact with their contact info.

Action Toolkit at: http://covidadvocacyny.org/stopmaskbanny

Please spread the word! Thank you for taking action!

07/14/2024

Not endorsing drug but
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'Yes, there's still much to find offensive, but South Park: The End of Obesity, in just 51 minutes, does more to explain some of obesity's realities, its pharmacotherapy, and weight bias than MSM has done perhaps ever.'

A new South Park episode tackles obesity, including the continuing demand for antiobesity medications. Yoni Freedhoff, MD, explains why it should be required viewing in medical school.

04/30/2024

"A national advisory panel significantly lowered the age recommendations for screening mammography on Tuesday, saying that all women should start breast cancer screening at age 40, rather than 50, and continue every other year until age 74."
STAT

Breast cancer cases are increasing among younger women, which means it now makes sense to start regular screening younger, a federal task force says.

04/13/2024

More evidence that social media is harmful to children and adolescents.
A must read, imo, for parents and close family/friends of parents so --Gifted.

Social media has become a grim fairy tale

For tykes and teenagers now, social media is a mix of innocent fun and cruel torment.

01/05/2024

Covid is now at the 2nd highest level ever and considering that many locales are no longer keeping track, we may be at the highest level.

09/05/2023

C19 hospitalizations up 18.8%, deaths up 17.6%.
Wear an n95 mask or better in indoor congregant and crowded outdoor settings.

08/17/2023

Wear an N95 level mask in indoor and crowded outdoor settings. Don't risk getting Long Covid.

"Experts warn the U.S. is lacking critical tools to help manage future waves,"

If you've noticed a sudden rise in the number of people wearing masks while you're out and about lately, here's why: COVID-19 is on the upswing once again, according to closely watched metrics.