From candy canes to cocktail parties, the season’s foods and festivities can trigger heartburn symptoms in people who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, known as GERD, is a chronic digestive disease that occurs when acid produced by …
When you feel a cold coming on this winter, you might want to lace on your running shoes. A new study suggests that people who exercise regularly seem to have milder colds – and fewer of them.
“We’ve always theorized …
Heart patients, have you told your doctor that you take herbal or vitamin supplements?
To be safe, let your doctor know. Anything you take into your body has an effect – whether good or bad – and herbs and vitamin …
Many parents struggle daily to get their children to eat healthful foods at mealtime. While hot dogs, fast-food burgers and fries, luncheon meats, or high-fat macaroni and cheese might be your child’s meals of choice, a balanced diet of nutritious …
Back pain affects nearly 13 million Americans and is the second most common reason for lost days of work. There are many methods for managing pain, and some of the most innovative and promising treatments involve the use of technology …
Unattended Cooking is leading Cause of Kitchen FiresThanksgiving is a time to give thanks, express gratitude, and enjoy a holiday meal with family and friends. It’s also when there is almost three times the daily average number of cooking …
Diet and exercise are an integral part of good health, and emerging research suggests that embracing a healthy lifestyle may reduce the risk of cancer recurrence. When it comes to diet, my two favorite words are “variety” and “moderation.” …
The Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper has partnered with 77kids by american eagle, the kid’s brand from American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., for its WISH 4 SNOW holiday program. As the premier children’s hospital in South Jersey, Cooper is one …
Type 2 diabetes is called a silent killer because many people don’t know they have the disease until serious complications arise.
Undiagnosed and untreated diabetes can lead to heart disease, kidney failure, nerve damage, blindness, amputations and even death.
According …
Now is the time to start thinking about how to maintain a healthy diet during the upcoming holiday season.
Choosing healthier foods, being mindful of your portions, and making a few smart substitutions in your holiday menus and recipes can …