Most people can reduce their risk of developing colon cancer through diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and by getting routine colorectal cancer screenings. Colonoscopies can not only detect early stage colon cancer, but can prevent it by removing polyps. Below …
The Best Way to Prevent Colon Cancer Is Through Screening
Colorectal cancer is the second most deadly cancer in the United States, but the good news is that it is one of the most preventable types of cancer. Yes, colorectal cancer can be prevented – not just detected – through …
Wearable Technology: Fleeting Fad or Healthy Trend? A Sports Medicine Perspective
If you are like the majority of “holiday-goers,” then you just made a New Year’s resolution to live a healthier life. Maybe you are in possession of a new smart watch or fitness tracker that quantifies your fitness and calories …
Make Healthier Eating Habits a Part of Your 2017 Health Plan
Sticking to your New Year’s resolutions is always tricky, especially those around weight loss. But with small changes to your routine, healthier eating habits can be adopted to help make your 2017 the best one yet!
First, make sure you …
Coffee and Your Heart … Some Good News
For many people, it’s the first thing we drink in the morning and often the “go to” pick me up in the afternoons. We like it brewed, flavored, and served in a myriad of fancy ways any time of …
Sinus Infection Versus a Cold
It’s that time of year when many people experience cold and sinus infections. Telling them apart determines how each illness is treated.
Each year, about 31 million people experience sinus infections, usually caused by bacteria growing in the sinuses – …
Cooper Urgent Care – Emergency Care in Your Neighborhood
Winter is here and with it comes a host of illnesses and injuries that catch us off-guard each year. Fortunately, injuries and illnesses that would have necessitated a trip to the Emergency Room can now be treated at Cooper Urgent …
Women’s Heart Health Through Every Stage of Life
Despite a still-widespread perception that breast cancer is the greatest threat to women’s lives, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. While 1 in 31 American women dies from breast cancer each year, 1 in 3 dies from …
Top 10 Tips for Holiday Toy Safety
The last thing any family wants during the holidays is a trip to the Emergency Room. According to a study published in Clinical Pediatrics analyzing emergency room data from 1990 to 2011, there has been a 40 percent increase in …
Staying Safe This Holiday Season
With the holiday season quickly approaching, it is important to stay safe while enjoying the time spent with family. Paying attention to safety will ensure a happy holiday season. The Level 1 Trauma Center at Cooper University Health Care wants …