eHealth Connection | Cooper University Hospital

A recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine suggests that women who are physically active during middle age are more likely to have a healthy mind and body at age 70. Read the full story

Physicians at Cooper University Hospital remind you that the food choices you make today – and every day – affect your health and how you feel now and in the future. Eating right and being physically active are keys to a healthy lifestyle.

In accordance with the American Dietetic Association, Cooper physicians offer these dietary guidelines that can help pave the way for a healthier, happier you. Just be sure to stay within your daily calorie needs to enjoy the benefits of balanced nutrition every day. Read the full story

If your New Year’s resolution to begin an exercise program has been slow to get off the ground, physicians at Cooper University Hospital remind you that being physically active is one of the most important steps you can take to improve your health.

To help you gain health benefits through appropriate physical activity, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has published science-based guidelines for Americans of all ages. The department’s publication, “Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans,” offers guidance for all age groups—children and adolescents aged 6 to 17, adults aged 18 to 64, and older adults aged 65 and above. Physical activity guidelines also are included for pregnant and post-partum women, and for children, adolescents and adults with disabilities.

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