Health

Colon cancer is on the rise, especially among younger age groups and prompt diagnosis is key to improving chance of survival. Sameet Shah, M.D., gastroenterologist of Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Group, shares his knowledge to educate patients on the signs and symptoms of colon cancer and how to prevent it best. Colon cancer develops from polyps, abnormal…

An aneurysm is a weak spot in the blood vessel in the brain and over time it starts to balloon out and has the potential to rupture. Dr. Ahsan Sattar, director of Neuroendovascular Surgery and Stroke at Mountainside Medical Center, states the aneurysm cause is multifactorial; high blood pressure, smoking, family history of brain aneurysms,…

June 1-5 is the 7th Annual Wound Care Awareness Week.  Each year 14.5 percent of Medicare beneficiaries experience a wound.  Wound Care Awareness was established by Healogics in 2014 to bring attention to the chronic wound epidemic and the 6.7 million Americans who are currently living with non-healing wounds. FACTS WHAT WE DO The wound care…

Technology is critically important for society, more so than ever before. Technology gives us the ability to connect with others during the coronavirus pandemic. By keeping our distance from others, we can ultimately save lives and help to reduce the spread of COVID-19. During this time, we are encouraging patients and all community members to…

Nourishing our bodies by snacking with healthy foods can keep us energized throughout the day, prevent overeating at meals and help us avoid the nutrient-poor foods that tend to be around like cake and donuts. A nutrient-rich snack can boost energy between meals and keep our minds sharp! When we go too long without eating,…

National Nutrition Month shines a spotlight on nutrition in everything we eat, big and small. After all, every bite counts! What’s a unique way to eat more vegetables? A unique way to eat more veggies would be the way you like best. This can be dipping carrot or celery sticks in hummus, blending spinach with…

Water is the most important nutrient we can put into our body, as staying hydrated is vital to so many body functions. Ideally you should drink 6-8 glasses of water a day. Staying Hydrated Creates a Healthy Body Remember, you are not drinking water just to quench your thirst. Being fully hydrated plays a role…

Benefits of Breakfast Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  It kick-starts your metabolism, helping you burn calories throughout the day.  It gives you the energy you need to get things done and to help you focus at work or at school.  Skipping breakfast may lead to overeating at lunchtime, with the selection…

Worry over dodging the flu, avoiding a cold and escaping strep can be amplified during the colder months of the year. It can be even harder to stay healthy while travelling, surround by hundreds of other people. To make it through the holidays with your immune system intact, follow these helpful tips. Get Those Zzzzs…

The holidays are a time for tradition with one of those traditions is usually an unwanted weight gain. People gain an average of 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. This is a strain on anybody’s health, but can be particularly rough on those with diabetes. If you are living with diabetes, you can…