Each year, 15 million Americans provide more than 17 billion hours of unpaid care for friends and family with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Each stage of Alzheimer’s disease requires a different level of attention and care. When you are acting as a caregiver for a loved…

Have you experienced signs of vitamin deficiencies, such as brittle hair and nails, mouth ulcers, bleeding gums, poor night vision, dandruff, hair loss, red or white bumps on skin or restless leg syndrome? According to the Dietary Reference Intakes, 92 percent of the American population suffers from at least one vitamin or mineral deficiency. Vitamins…

Colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United States. Affecting both men and women, more than 50,000 cases of colon cancer are diagnosed annually. Dr. Eric Avezzano, gastroenterologist with Pascack Valley Medical Group, spoke with us about what you need to know about colon cancer and the patient…

National Nutrition Month in March is a good time to the importance of proper nutrition, but in reality, every day in every month you should remember to live better by eating nutritious food. Meredith Yorkin, Registered Dietitian with the Center for Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolism at Pascack Valley Medical Center, tells us how patients are taught about…

A 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…

Eating 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…