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Dietary fiber is found mainly in fruits, vegetables and, whole grains. Foods that contain fiber provide health benefits such as helping to maintain a healthy weight and lowers your risk of diabetes. Catherine Ngono, RD discusses some of the benefits of having a high fiber diet.

Caregivers provide social, emotional, and physical support to aging, ill or disabled family members or loved ones, taking time from their own lives to care for someone else. Each day can present new changes and challenges that require a caregiver to perform duties they are most likely not trained for. Kerri Olsen, MSW, LSW, lead…

Jakeena Claybon, Food Operations Manager at Pascack Valley Medical Center, is sharing an easy PB & J Overnight Oats recipe that is packed with nutrients like calcium, fiber, magnesium and protein. Enjoy!

Thomas K. John, MD, joint replacement specialist, discusses non-surgical and surgical treatment options for joint pain.

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, MSW, LSW, lead social worker at Pascack Valley Medical Center.

f you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you might be worried about taking medication to bring your numbers down. Lifestyle changes play an important role in maintaining healthy blood pressure. Registered Dietitian Catherine Ngono discusses some tips on how to lower your blood pressure. To read more about how to lower your blood pressure click…

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 blood pressure and blood volume. However, most people consume many…

Jacqueline Sutera, DPM, podiatrist discusses tips on how to take care of your feet while spending time at home.

Watch as Pascack Valley Medical Center’s Chief Medical Officer George Lin, MD, and Chairmen of the Department of Medicine Edward Gold, MD, discuss the COVID-19 vaccination.

Learn about diabetes from Dr. Geeti Mahajan, board-certified endocrinologist with Pascack Valley Medical Group. For more information, read the article at Understanding Diabetes: Its causes, symptoms, tests and treatment.