As COVID-19 spread across the U.S., it became clear to Christy Knott that her excessive weight may cause her serious health issues. The Westwood, N.J. resident was in her early 30s and working as an emergency department assistant nurse manager for a nearby co...
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Kate Leissler does not give up easily. The 43-year-old mother of two teenage boys and Registered Municipal Clerk for the Borough of Branchville, New Jersey, has seen her share of setbacks during her quest to live a healthier life. “Eleven years ago, I ...
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.bullets { list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 35px; } Do you know the warning signs for a stroke? Would you recognize them in someone else? What about yourself? We often think if something like a stroke has occurred, we would realize...
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After removing the cast from her healing broken arm, DuMont, New Jersey resident Margaret Klein, 54, had her first appointment with orthopedics specialist Gerald Andah, MD. When asked how she was doing, she told Dr. Andah that her left hand felt numb. “...
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Even though February is highlighted by the American Heart Association as “Heart Month,” one’s cardiovascular health is key to living a happy and healthy life every day. We asked Mindy Markowitz, M.D., a cardiologist with Pascack Valley Medic...
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In 2022, the American Cancer Society estimated that 14,100 women in the U.S. would be diagnosed with cervical cancer – a malignant cancer that affects the cervix at the bottom of the uterus. Fortunately, 2 simple tests can detect precancerous cells in wo...
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For women of childbearing age, a good relationship with your obstetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN) is key to understanding the conditions and illnesses you may experience during these years. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects 5-10% of women of childbeari...
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Information requests about vasectomies have increased across the country since the Supreme Court’s decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. Urologists in California, Iowa and New York told The Washington Post that they’ve seen "a massive increas...
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.page-node-1350 .scale_image_container{ display: none; } Managing stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for many people, especially those dealing with a chronic medical condition. Learn about coping mechanisms from Kerri Olsen...
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Many people can lower their blood pressure by adopting a healthy eating pattern. Eating less sodium can help you if you have high blood pressure, heart failure, kidney disease or liver disease. The body requires a small amount of sodium in the diet to control...
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