H.M. Sung, M.D., Inc.

04/24/2024

We invite you to peruse this article to learn what color your urine should be - yellow, brown, red/pink, blue/green? Abnormal urine color can sometimes hint at dehydration and certain health conditions so be advised.

Urine color can give clues about your health. It can also change due to medications, health conditions, and food. Find out what your p*e color means.

04/17/2024

Most of us need better sleep. Here's how...

Here are 5 tips to help you sleep better ⬇️

🔹 Be consistent. Go to bed at the same time each night and get up at the same time each morning, including on the weekends.
🔹 If possible, make your sleeping area quiet, dark, relaxing and at a comfortable temperature.
🔹 Limit your use of electronic devices, such as TVs, computers and smartphones, before sleeping.
🔹 Avoid large meals, caffeine and alcohol before bedtime.
🔹 Get some exercise. Being physically active during the day can help you fall asleep more easily at night.

04/10/2024

Blood Pressure...YOU can control it! 🫵 Here's how:

You can control high blood pressure:

✅ Follow 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️‍ advice and adhere to lifestyle changes
✅ Take 💊 as prescribed
✅ Regularly check blood pressure
✅ Reduce and manage stress

03/27/2024

Heed these warning signs to help stave off colore**al cancer!

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New cases of colore**al cancer in people under the age of 50 have been rising. Researchers have identified four warning signs that they believe may help identify colore**al cancer early in younger adults. The signs or symptoms are abdominal pain, re**al bleeding, diarrhea, and iron deficiency anemia. http://spr.ly/6182kIFMq

03/20/2024

Avoid prolonged screen or reading times for you and your family members by adhering to the 20-20-20 rule!

Prolonged screen or reading times can lead to eye strain, dry eyes, and headaches. DO ✅ take breaks! Use the 20 - 20 - 20 rule to help your eyes:

🖥️ After using a screen for 20 minutes
📏 Look at an object 20 feet away
🕓 For 20 seconds

03/20/2024

Don't allow diet culture to affect the way you eat, excercise and talk about your bodies. Learn several coping strategies below!

Is diet culture doing more harm than good? Two NewYork-Presbyterian experts – a dietitian nutritionist at Behavioral Health and a bariatric surgeon at Medical Group Brooklyn – explain how beliefs around weight loss, food and wellness affect the way we eat, exercise, and talk about our bodies: https://bit.ly/49Wddl7

Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine, Everyday Health

03/13/2024

When did you last spend time outdoors? See the infographic below for reasons why getting outside can be beneficial to your health.

How much time have you spent outdoors recently? Learn more about why getting outside is good for your health: https://bit.ly/3L3nnql

03/06/2024

See below for 3 basic steps to OBESITY prevention.

Obesity is a complex & chronic disease.

To prevent obesity, people can

✅ limit total fat & sugar intake
✅ eat more fruit, vegetables, whole grains & nuts
✅ do regular physical activity

Remember, obesity is PREVENTABLE!

02/21/2024

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02/14/2024

Reminder to check in with your loved ones! 💙

02/07/2024

Stress that is left untreated can take a serious toll on the body and lead to health problems. Learn more about them here: https://bit.ly/3BEV9fU

02/07/2024

You only have one 🧠 - take good care of it! There is a lot you can do for a healthy brain:

🏃‍♂️ Keep physically active
🍌 Eat a healthy diet
😴 Get enough sleep
🧩 Stimulate your mind
💟 Look after your heart
⛑️ Wear a helmet

01/31/2024

Feeling sick? Fever, cough, runny nose, and body aches are common flu symptoms. If you experience any of these, stay home to avoid spreading the flu.

For more guidance, visit the CDC: https://bit.ly/47t6SLW.

01/31/2024

DYK that adults should get about 7+ hours of sleep each night? 😴

Good sleep habits lead to a good night’s sleep. Here are some tips to help you get better rest: https://bit.ly/3qjzvbc

01/24/2024

This is how you can prevent breast cancer:
🚭 Don't smoke
🍔 Control your weight
🍷 Limit or avoid alcohol
🤱 Breastfeed
🏃‍♀️ Be physically active
☢️ Avoid exposure to radiations

And remember:
Timely diagnosis saves lives

01/24/2024

What's your go-to snack when you're hungry? Learn more about filling snacks that can get you through to the day! https://bit.ly/3p7vM3V

01/17/2024

What drains your battery? 🔋