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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of progressive lung diseases that obstruct airflow and make it hard to breathe. More than 15.3 million people in the U.S. suffer from COPD, according to the American Lung Association. An estimated 366,900 adults in the state of New Jersey have been diagnosed with COPD. So what causes COPD?…

Winter can be a season of pain for those who suffer from joint pain or arthritis. Dr. Thomas John of Active Orthopedics and Sports Medicine provides tips on how to cope with your joint pain during the cold season. Speaker : Dr.Thomas K. John , Joint Replacement Specialist Active Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Speaker : Monica R. Christian, M. S., CCC-SLP Speech Language Pathologist Center for Therapy and Rehabilitation Pascack Valley Medical Center To make an appointment for speech therapy to address cognitive concerns, please call us at 201-781-1453.

It looks tasty and sure is convenient, but is it safe to eat? Pre-packaged meal kits are extremely popular these days, boasting convenience, fresh ingredients, easy recipes and delicious meals. These kits are so popular that many grocery stores have added the kits to their refrigerated “Fast-To-Go” or Deli areas. With all refrigerated foods, keeping…

Children can become stressed just like adults. The sources can be external such as homework load, tests, problems at home or overwhelming schedule. Triggers can also be internal, such as pressures from parents or friends. Also like adults, a little stress is normal, but prolonged stress can have a negative impact health, contributing to issues…

Falls sports season is in full swing and the heat is on! Heat illness in children participating in sports is a real concern, which is why it’s extremely important for everybody — especially parents on the sidelines watching their children participate — to have some information regarding heat-related illness. Heat illness, a spectrum of disorders…