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 …
I Have a Lumbar Disc Herniation … Now What?
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 …
What Type of Weight-Loss Surgery Is Right for Me?
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 …
ICU Initiates Support Group for Patients and Loved Ones
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, …
Everything You Need to Know About Bariatric Surgery
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 …
Top Weight-Loss Surgery Myths Debunked by Doctors
Despite its popularity and evolving practices, bariatric surgery, or weight-loss surgery, is still surrounded by a number of questions. If you are considering this type of surgery, it’s a good idea to do some research.
The team at Cooper University …
Stroke in Young Adults
Stroke is not often a condition that we associate with younger patients. It tends to be a “disease of the elderly.” While stroke remains one of the most common causes of death in the United States, and the most common …
Top Ten Myths About Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease that leads to weakened bones and an increased potential for falls. The National Osteoporosis Foundation estimates that 1 in 2 women and up to 1 in 4 men age 50 and older will break a bone …
Cooper’s Urgent Care Centers Keep Our Audubon Community Healthy
When you need on-demand care for an injury or illness, visit the Cooper Urgent Care in Audubon, New Jersey. Conveniently located at 318 South White Horse Pike, our expert team treats all non-life-threatening ailments promptly in a welcoming and …
Take Action With Your Health This Spring
It’s not uncommon during winter months for healthy habits to take a back seat. The cold weather causes us to hibernate, many of us spending leisure time bingeing on TV, snacks, and hearty meals. And, it’s not uncommon for health-related …