Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is a common cardiac arrhythmia, or heart rhythm disorder,[1] with an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm. Afib is incredibly common, especially in older persons, and adults over the age of 40 have a one in four lifetime risk[2] of developing the condition. Today, around 6 million people in the U.S. …
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, Ben, who had already been diagnosed with clinical depression in 2018, felt his depressive symptoms increase the more isolated he became. As an information technology consultant in New York City, his daily routine changed drastically. He woke up, immediately began work from bed and joined work meetings with …
One man’s story gives hope to those with treatment-resistant depression Read More »
While you may spend plenty of your time and energy working on health goals like physical fitness, how much effort do you put toward your urinary and vaginal health? If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know how uncomfortable they can be. The good news is, there are simple steps you can …
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) — part of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest and most comprehensive academic healthcare system in New Jersey — recently raised the final steel beam on its $225 million, freestanding Cancer Center, scheduled for 2025 completion. Cancer survivors, oncology department staff, board members, and donors added their signatures to the steel beam …
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Places Final Steel Beam for New Cancer Center Building Read More »
In today’s fast-paced society, it’s easy to feel stressed. Whether you’re worried about money, time, work or relationships, stress can creep up out of nowhere. You may think that stress only affects your mental health, but it can also impact your physical health, especially if you don’t take steps to mitigate it. Men, in particular, …
Stress and its ripple effects: 3 ways it impacts Hispanic men’s health Read More »
When you were younger, you might have had “family game night,” huddled around the kitchen table with dice and tokens. Besides the happy memories this brings, those game nights may actually help boost one’s health. Social connections, sense of purpose and an active mind can be key parts of healthier aging. Coming together to play …
Reach Out and Play: Fueling multigenerational connection through game nights Read More »
If you’ve recently scheduled medical appointments or procedures, you may have noticed longer wait times than you expected. There’s a reason for that: The U.S. currently needs more than 17,000 additional healthcare practitioners to keep up with demand, according to the Health Resources and Services Administration. Although healthcare provider shortages are occurring across the country, …
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People go to great lengths to decrease their cancer risk. Many of us wear sunscreen, avoid processed foods, go for regular checkups and eat organic produce — but what if your risk is hereditary, rather than environmental? News stories about celebrities like Angelina Jolie have made people aware that mutations in the BRCA gene can …
Quiz: Could hereditary cancer run in your family? Read More »
Between school, after-school activities, sports, playdates and family outings, life can get so busy that you just grab any snack to fill up the backpacks, lunchboxes and bags that are a part of everyday life on the go. It’s often hard to find the time and energy to prep better-for-you snacks for your family week …
5 ideas to help families on the go with better-for-you snacks Read More »
Most of us know that it’s important to see a doctor for an annual checkup. During your working years, that annual checkup typically means a full physical. But once you become eligible for Medicare, you’ll likely start hearing about something called an annual wellness visit. Unlike a standard head-to-toe physical, an annual wellness visit is …
