Two weeks ago, Cooper University Hospital sponsored a contest for the most creative stories, strategies or tips from readers on how they minimize their holiday stress. The three winners were notified on Friday, December 11, 2009, and each received a …
Handling Holiday Stress
For many of us, the holiday season begins with a deadline-driven “to do” list that includes more chores, tasks, social obligations and financial outlay than we normally face in our already busy lives. The added pressures can leave us feeling …
Seasonal and H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Parents
The H1N1 influenza (also known as Swine Flu) is still affecting many people, especially children, in our region. The Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper urges parents to get your child the H1N1 vaccine. Our physicians hope that this information prepared …
Living Well With Epilepsy
Said to be one of the oldest medical conditions known to humankind, epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by sudden, recurrent seizures. The seizures are the result of randomly occurring, usually brief, abnormal electrical surges from a group of nerve …
Smart Choices for Watching Your Weight During the Holidays
With the Thanksgiving holiday ushering in a season of festivities and feasting, watching your weight can become more of a challenge. Controlling your intake of fat, sugar and calories becomes harder still when the season’s traditions call for home-baked goodies, …
Plastic Surgery: Improving Appearance and Overall Well-Being
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, tummy tucks and liposuction were among the top five cosmetic surgery procedures sought by patients in 2008. With more than 365,000 Americans opting for these procedures, statistics show that men and women …
The Right Treatment for Sexual Dysfunction in Men
More than 30 million American men suffer from various degrees of sexual dysfunction. The most common problems are difficulty achieving or maintaining erection, premature ejaculation, and aging-associated emotional, physical and hormonal changes.
While some of these problems become more prevalent …
GERD: It’s More Than Just Heartburn
There’s nothing quite like eating a good meal. Unless, of course, that meal also includes a side of heartburn. Antacids can help for many people, but the underlying problem is still there because heartburn is a sure sign that something …
Who Should Be Vaccinated Against H1N1?
Flu activity is now widespread in 46 states. A flu vaccine is the single best way to protect against influenza illness. This season, there are two vaccines – one for the seasonal flu and one to protect against the H1N1 …
Halloween Safety Tips
The Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper and the American Academy of Pediatrics wishes you and your family a hauntingly happy Halloween, and we encourage children of all ages to be careful when taking to the trick-or-treat trail.
Here are a …