COPD, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is a progressive disease found in the lungs that makes it difficult to breathe for patients suffering with it. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are included in COPD. COPD’s main feature is narrowed airways leading to …
As you get ready for weight-loss surgery, creating a food and hydration plan for your post-surgery wellness is key! Our bodies are made up of over 50% water, but with a smaller stomach, it’s going to take strategy and discipline …
Swimsuit, check. Sandals, check. Beach towel, check. Lounge chair, check. There is certainly no shortage of things to pack when planning a trip to the shore.
In addition to the standard beach fare, keep your health and safety in mind …
If you are planning to have bariatric surgery at Cooper University Health Care, it’s important that you understand how to exercise pre- and post-procedure. The following workout tips for before and after weight-loss surgery are a great way for bariatric …
Your health is personal, and it’s understandable that you expect all your health care needs to be fulfilled with a personal touch. Fortunately, that’s exactly what you’ll find at Cooper University Health Care’s Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center. Whether you’re …
When the time comes for a metabolic change, decisions shouldn’t be made lightly. The team at Cooper University Health Care’s Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center is here not only to perform your procedure but also to help you prepare for …
Your MRI report says that you have a herniated disc in your lumbar spine. This sounds scary and could be the source of your back and/or leg pain. Here is what you need to know and what your doctor …
Once you’ve decided to have weight-loss, or bariatric, surgery, there’s one very important question that you must answer: What type of weight-loss surgery is right for me?
Cooper University Health Care’s Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center provides patients in South …
The Cooper ICU team is advocating for their patients and are initiating a new collaborative program through the Society of Critical Care Medicine called THRIVE. Every year, millions of Americans survive critical illness; but despite the efforts of their ICU, …
Traditional diet and exercise methods can provide inconsistent and sometimes short-lived results, but there is one solution to obesity that you can always count on: bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery is an effective weight-loss procedure that is proven to help people …