When it comes to your health, cholesterol is an important part of your body's needs. Created in the liver, the main food source of cholesterol can only come from animal products like meat and dairy. Beef, pork, chicken, milk, cheese and ice cream can all impact your cholesterol levels. Your body requires cholesterol for its role in producing sex hormones,... read more »
Breathing problems can arise at any age from a variety of issues such as pneumonia, pulmonary edema, pulmonary fibrosis, and acute bronchitis, and manifest itself by sounding like bubbling, crackling or clicking stemming from the lower airways of your lungs. Another reason is shortness of breath or trouble catching your breath whether you are active or inactive at the time.... read more »
As the weather warms up allergy season is on the horizon, and you might find yourself sneezing because of what's in the air. But allergies don't just come with pollen and the change of seasons. You can actually have allergies to certain foods any time of the year. Food allergies are the result of your body's abnormal response, thanks to... read more »
At the medical office of Dr. John Abroon, our board-certified internist, we are proud to offer our patients the latest in weight loss technology to help them achieve and maintain a beautiful, healthy body. One of the ways we help our patients get the body sculpting they desire is through truSculpt® iD in NYC’s Upper East Side. Complementing your truSculpt... read more »
It can be easy to take your hearing for granted. Most of us don't think about it unless something happens and hearing becomes difficult or steadily diminishes. Safety is one reason we rely on our hearing, but also for our day-to-day communication and socializing. Whether you are communicating at home, school, work, the grocery store or the dentist's office, your hearing... read more »
2020 has been a stressful year on many levels and now more than ever, you might struggle with getting a good night's sleep. There is a wide range of factors that can cause you to lose much-needed sleep, and the effects can leave you chronically fatigued throughout your day, and even lead to health issues long term. Dr. John Abroon... read more »
Taking a nice deep inhale feels amazing if your lungs are in good shape. Most people take breathing for granted, but thanks to COVID-19, more people are thinking about their breathing because of how it has impacted respiration. Indeed, your lungs and respiratory system have always been important for a healthy life. Your respiratory system's job is to feed oxygen... read more »
2020 has been an incredibly stressful year for most people. With the ongoing global pandemic, it's not likely to let up any time soon. So how does chronic stress impact your body? Stress hormones are released by your brain through the hypothalamus which also triggers your body’s “fight or flight” response. When this happens, your heart starts to race, your... read more »
While getting the flu shot every flu season is always a good idea, it's even more important to get it this year because of the impact the coronavirus pandemic is having on people's health. Influenza causes serious health problems that can cause death. The virus continues to mutate every year so it's hard to know how it's going to affect... read more »
Dr. John Abroon is a board-certified internist practicing in New York City, NY for more than 25 years. Relying on state-of-the-art medical equipment, Dr. Abroon specializes in providing a variety of medical testing to assess your general health and well being and uncover disease or undiagnosed medical conditions. Here is a brief overview of five common tests Dr. Abroon uses... read more »
