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How to Avoid Adding Holiday Pounds

Hackensack Meridian Health — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:00:06 EST

We're faced with it every holiday season: delectable treats we "can't resist" for one reason or another, thus we overindulge. And for those dealing with diabetes or high blood pressure, the holidays can be especially challenging. A Hackensack Meridian Health expert has some tips on how to enjoy and keep healthy.

Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center Announces First Prostate Cancer Treatments with Focal One(r) Robotic HIFU Utilizing Philips DynaCAD(r) Urology Platform

Hackensack Meridian Health — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:00:14 EST

Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University and Hackensack University Medical Centers Achieve Excellence in Life Support Care

Hackensack Meridian Health — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:15:03 EST

Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Hackensack University Medical Center are the only New Jersey hospitals to achieve the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization's (ELSO) Gold Level Center of Excellence in Life Support Award.

Editorial Warns of Heart Disease Risks Associated with Yo-Yo Dieting

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:30:44 EST

A new editorial - published in Nature - suggests that frequent fluctuations in diet, commonly known as "yo-yo dieting," can significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. The authors, from the University of Pennsylvania Schools of Nursing and Medicine, describe how cycling between high-fat and low-fat diets in mice led to a substantial acceleration of atherosclerosis, a condition characterized by the buildup of plaque in arteries.

Nurses' Extraordinary Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:00:18 EST

A new book, Nurses' Extraordinary Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic: There was Something in the Air, offers a poignant and firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs faced by nurses during the most devastating pandemic of our generation.

Ongoing Drought and Wildfires Across New Jersey and Northeast Lead To Poor Air Quality Warnings

Hackensack Meridian Health — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:45:07 EST

Expert pitch on smoke dangers from wildfires

Do You Know What the Biggest Risk Factors for Pancreatic Cancer Are?

Hackensack Meridian Health — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:50:23 EST

Hackensack University Medical Center to Hold Annual Diabetes Awareness Month Event

Hackensack Meridian Health — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:45:40 EST

Lung Cancer Awareness Month: A Call to Action for Asian American Women

Hackensack Meridian Health — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:20:53 EST

Is Weight Loss Surgery right for me?

Hackensack Meridian Health — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:20:00 EST

As year-end insurance deductibles are met and plans are made for a healthy start to the new year, many people choose to have elective health procedures such as bariatric surgery around this time. If considering this type of weight loss surgery, what should you keep in mind? A Hackensack Meridian Health expert shares some tips.

Carlos Villar's Story of Service

Hackensack Meridian Health — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 07:25:39 EST

Veterans are more likely than non-veterans to work in the healthcare field

Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute: Leading the Way in PM&R Innovation at AAPMR 2024

Hackensack Meridian Health — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:00:29 EST

Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, a nationally recognized leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, is proud to announce its participation in the upcoming American Academy of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Annual Assembly (AAPMR) 2024 Annual Assembly, taking place November 6-10 in San Diego, CA.

Actor James Van Der Beek Announces Colon Cancer Diagnosis At Age 47, Part Of A Growing Trend of Young Colorectal Cancers Diagnoses

Hackensack Meridian Health — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:10:52 EST

Trick Or Treat? Tips to Limit Sugar on Halloween To Enjoy A Healthy Halloween

Hackensack Meridian Health — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:05:19 EST

Expert tips on limiting sugar on Halloween and year round.

NJ Man Will Dance At His Wedding, Thanks To Robotic Double Knee Replacement AT HUMC

Hackensack Meridian Health — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:45:55 EST

Hackensack University Medical Center now offering robotically assisted knee replacement surgery with the TMINI Miniature Robotic System.

As United States Falls Back To Standard Time, Doctors Explain Why Standard Time Is Physically More Healthy Than Daylight Saving Time, But Can Impact Your Mental Health

Hackensack Meridian Health — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:55:24 EST

Pitch on physical and mental health impacts of time change from daylight savings time to Standard time

Am I Having a Stroke? What Should I do?

Hackensack Meridian Health — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:20:45 EST

Many people think a stroke is a condition that impacts the heart - when instead, it's a condition that impacts the brain. A Hackensack Meridian Health expert shares what you need to know about types of stroke, signs and symptoms, and treatments that can help if addressed early enough.

Respiratory Virus Season Is Here, But There Are Effective Ways To Protect Yourself And Your Family

Hackensack Meridian Health — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:55:06 EST

Pitch for effective protection for respiratory viruses

New Study Highlights the Dangers of Handheld Cellphone Use Among Teen Drivers

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:00:42 EST

A new study, conducted by a group of researchers led by Penn Nursing and Perelman School of Medicine and funded by the Centers for Disease Control, found a strong association between handheld cellphone use and risky driving behaviors among newly licensed teen drivers. The study, published online first in JAMA Open, used a smartphone telematics application to track the driving habits of hundreds of teens and identify potential safety risks.

How Airbnb Could Help Curb the Rise in Housing Costs

North Carolina State University — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:35:38 EST

Home-rental platforms like Airbnb are known to drive up housing costs, but a new study shows that doing a better job of collecting the taxes owed by these home rentals appears to slow the rise in home prices.