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Benefits of a High Fiber Diet

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.

Emotional Effects of Being a Caregiver

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 social worker, discusses the emotional effects of being a caregiver.

Ask the Doctor: Robotic Gynecologic Surgery and Women's Health

Dr. Yitzhack Asulin, MD F.A.C.S, F.A.C.O.G, discusses robotic gynecologic surgery and women's health.

PB & J Overnight Oats Recipe

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!

Bone and Joints: Non-Surgical and Surgical Solutions for Joint Pain

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

Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Factors

Dr.Harmony Leighton-Seiffer discusses important facts about cardiovascular disease and risk factors associated with heart disease.

Heart to Heart: Understanding Types of Heart Disease, Risk Factors and Symptoms of Heart Disease, and How You Can Prevent It

Lillian Tahan, RN, with the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at Pascack Valley Medical Center, presents education on understanding types of heart disease, risk factors, and symptoms of heart disease and how it can be prevented

Anxiety and Depression During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Coping Strategies and Stress Management

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

How to Lower Your Blood Pressure

If 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.

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Tips to Lower Your Blood Pressure

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.