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How Women Can Protect Their Hearts

Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Women's heart healthHeart disease and stroke are the number 1 and number 3 killers of American and New Jersey women, respectively, with cardiovascular disease claiming the lives of more than 460,000 women every year. But, by following better food habits, you can help to reduce one of the major risk factors for heart attack — high blood cholesterol.

Managing the Effects and Risks of Menopause

Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Middle-aged womanWhile each woman’s experience with menopause is unique, some women suffer significant physical and emotional symptoms that can affect their quality of life. Whatever the level of discomfort, these short-term and symptomatic effects of menopause can be successfully treated and managed. So can the long-term health risks associated with post-menopause.

Health eCooking: Salsa Verde

Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Salsa verdeSalsa verde looks and tastes more like pesto than traditional tomato salsa recipes. Blend fresh green herbs, capers and lemon to create a green sauce that dresses up fish, chicken or even eggs. This recipe is heart healthy, diabetes friendly and gluten free.

The Search for Quality Healthcare Services and Physicians

Wednesday, January 20, 2010
VoorheesResearch shows that we search for the most experienced physicians. However, convenience plays a key role in our selection of healthcare providers and facilities. Whether searching for a primary care physician, a heart specialist or a physical therapy center, most of us hope to find quality doctors and healthcare services that are close to where we live or to where we work.

21 Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Kids

Tuesday, January 12, 2010
New year girl‘Tis the season for New Year’s Resolutions. For adults, weight loss and quitting smoking rank the highest on most lists, but what about age-appropriate resolutions for children? We're here to help with a list to help start your child on a resolution or two which can encourage healthy habits that will last them a lifetime.

Health eCooking: Baked, Pan-Fried and Grilled Salmon Recipes

Tuesday, January 12, 2010
SalmonThese three easy fish recipes show you how to bake salmon in the oven, grill salmon and pan-fry salmon on the stove. Best of all, these easy fish recipes are low-calorie, heart-healthy and delicious.

Palliative Care Helps Ease Pain for Cancer Patients

Tuesday, January 5, 2010
ElaineOn a scale of one to ten, Elaine, of South Jersey, described her pain as a 23. A stage IV metastatic breast cancer patient, the 46-year-old mother of three couldn’t move her arm, couldn’t sleep and couldn’t hug her children because the pain was overwhelming.

How to Start Losing Weight in the New Year

Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Weight lossWith losing weight being one of the most common – and unfulfilled – New Year’s resolutions, it helps to remember that achieving and maintaining a healthier weight can contribute to your overall health and well being. Here are a few tips for adults who want to make changes in their lifestyle and move toward a healthier weight in 2010.

How to Keep Your Teens and Pre-Teens Healthy

Tuesday, December 22, 2009
TeensParents of adolescents have many questions about the best ways to address their children’s health during this particular stage of life. What steps can parents take to keep their teens and pre-teens healthy? “The most important steps parents can take are to keep the lines of communication open, and to empower teenagers through responsible decision-making and the establishment of trust,” said pediatric specialist Lori Feldman-Winter, M.D., M.P.H., Head of the Division of Adolescent Medicine at Cooper University Hospital.

Tips From Our Readers for Minimizing Holiday Stress

Tuesday, December 22, 2009
StressedHow can you minimize holiday stress? How about staying organized, taking time to do nothing each day and shopping online? Those are just three of the tips we received from our readers when we asked for the most creative stories, strategies or tips  on how they minimize their holiday stress.