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The Importance of Good Sleep Hygiene
Read more: The Importance of Good Sleep HygieneA decent night of sleep is essential for feeling rested and refreshed. Achieving that great sleep starts first with proper sleep hygiene. “To sleep better at home, it’s important to practice sleep hygiene,” said Chris McCarthy with the Sleep Center at Pascack Valley Medical Center. “Just like how oral hygiene gives you good oral health, proper…
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Understanding Eating Disorders
Read more: Understanding Eating DisordersEating disorders are often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, sometimes because the individual suffering from this disorder hides their symptoms and behaviors due to fear and shame. Unfortunately, a diagnosis typically occurs after permanent side effects have already emerged. This is why it’s important to understand the characteristics of eating disorders and to get help as soon…
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Diabetes and Heart Disease
Read more: Diabetes and Heart DiseaseStatistics tell us that there is a strong relationship between heart disease and diabetes. At least 68 percent of people age 65 and older with diabetes die from some form of heart disease. Adults with diabetes are two to four times more likely to die from heart disease than adults with diabetes. Individuals with diabetes…
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Cardiac Rehabilitation at Pascack Valley Medical Center
Read more: Cardiac Rehabilitation at Pascack Valley Medical CenterThe cardiac rehab program at Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center provides personalized treatment plans and goals for individuals with cardiovascular disease. The program promotes heart health and healthy lifestyle changes through supervised exercise and education, with a focus on how to maintain a healthy weight, heart-healthy eating and how to best monitor lipids and cholesterol. In recognition…
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How to Cope with Loneliness and Anxiety Around the Holidays
Read more: How to Cope with Loneliness and Anxiety Around the HolidaysThe holidays can be a difficult time of the year for some. Although this season brings joy to many, it can also inflict loneliness and anxiety for others. From expectations, stress and disappointment, if you are experiencing anxiety this season, you are not alone. Holidays can be a reminder of the hurt and pain from…
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Pascack Valley Medical Center Awarded Sepsis Certification From the Joint Commission
Read more: Pascack Valley Medical Center Awarded Sepsis Certification From the Joint CommissionWESTWOOD, New Jersey (December 3, 2018) – Pascack Valley Medical Center announced today that it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Sepsis Certification. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care. The Sepsis Certification is the third award…
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What to Know About Bladder Health
Read more: What to Know About Bladder HealthMore than 33 million Americans suffer from overactive bladder, but that isn’t the only bladder issue effecting our country. Dr. Richard Garden, urologist with Pascack Valley Medical Group, is giving us an in depth look at bladder health: the types of bladder issues, the treatment options and what you can do to avoid developing bladder problems.…
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In the Spotlight: Pascack Valley Physical Therapy
Read more: In the Spotlight: Pascack Valley Physical TherapyIn October, we celebrated National Physical Therapy Month, a time to recognize physical therapists and the services they provide patients. Physical therapy can help patients with regaining mobility and living pain-free after a traumatic or repetitive injury, an orthopedic or neurological disorder or a chronic or congenital illness. To learn more about the therapies offered…