High blood pressure (also called hypertension) increases your chances of having a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney disease and other life-threatening conditions. Anyone can get it, and as you get older—and heavier—your odds increase.…
Cooper’s Breast Imaging Centers Named “Center of Excellence”
The breast imaging centers at Cooper University Radiology, including Voorhees, Kings Highway and Three Cooper Plaza, have been named a “Breast Imaging Center of Excellence” by the American College of Radiology (ACR), making it the only hospital-based breast imaging center …
Guide to Behavior Change and Weight Loss
Research has shown that being overweight is a risk factor for many health problems, including heart disease. Research also has shown that your health can be greatly improved by a loss of just 5 to 10 percent of your starting …
Your Dietary Roadmap to Wellness
Physicians at Cooper University Hospital remind you that the food choices you make today – and every day – affect your health and how you feel now and in the future. Eating right and being physically active are keys to …
“Mommy, I don’t want to go to school!” — Helping Your Shut-Down Learner
This month, the Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper offers tips for parents who have children struggling in school. Director of the Cooper Learning Center Richard Selznick, Ph.D., has extensive experience assessing and treating children with a broad range of learning …
Physical Activity Can Improve Your Health
If your New Year’s resolution to begin an exercise program has been slow to get off the ground, physicians at Cooper University Hospital remind you that being physically active is one of the most important steps you can take to …
How to Protect Yourself Against Cervical Cancer
In observance of National Cervical Health Awareness Month (January), gynecologists at Cooper University Hospital remind women of the importance of cervical cancer prevention and the need for Pap tests.
“A yearly Pap test is the main screening test for cervical …
Talking to Kids About the Economy: Tips for Parents and Other Caregivers
Raising children can be very difficult when you have concerns about not having enough money to take care of your family. You may become anxious, depressed or develop other emotional problems. Often this makes it even more difficult for parents …
Carbon Monoxide: The Invisible Killer
Emergency physicians at Cooper University Hospital urge you to keep safety in mind when using fireplaces, gas-fired stoves, space heaters and furnaces as they can be fatal if not used and maintained properly.
Heating systems are a leading source of …
10 Tips to Help You Stay Healthy During the Holidays
The holidays are a time to celebrate, give thanks and reflect. They are also a time to pay special attention to your health. Physicians at Cooper University Hospital, in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recommend that …