The doctor’s in: Advice on staying healthy this season
The warm weather’s here and even the best couch-potatoes are finding it hard to stay inside. We and our families are gearing up for more exercise, running errands and spending time outdoors. We know the importance warming up to avoid injuries and discomfort. But that’s just part of it.
Dr. Keri Peterson, a specialist in internal medicine, joins us with advice on staying healthier and happier this season.
 Dr. Keri Peterson discusses
- General advice for pre- and post-exercise in warmer weather
- Risks to vision from exposure to sunlight, including children’s eyes
- Maintaining gut health while increasing outdoor activity
About Keri Peterson, MD :
Dr. Keri Peterson obtained her bachelor degree from Cornell University and received her medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She completed post-graduate training in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City and is board certified in Internal Medicine.
Dr. Peterson has been in private practice with a prominent medical group on the Upper East Side of Manhattan since 1999. She holds appointments at Lenox Hill Hospital and Mount Sinai Medical Center. She is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American Medical Association.
With a demonstrated commitment to the advancement of medicine, Dr. Peterson has several publications in leading medical and scientific journals and has presented at distinguished medical symposiums.
Dr. Peterson is a medical contributor and columnist for Women’s Health Magazine. A frequent media spokesperson, Dr. Peterson is a regular guest on The Today Show and has appeared on several programs including The Rachael Ray Show, The Tyra Banks Show, Good Morning America, America’s Newsroom, Fox 5 News, America’s News HQ, Neil Cavuto, CNN American Morning and Nancy Grace. Additionally, she is a medical advisor for the healthcare website Healthination.com.
