South Jersey residents have easy access to scores of outstanding Cooper physicians who have earned the rank of “Top Doc” in surveys conducted by Philadelphia magazine, South Jersey Magazine, New Jersey Monthly magazine and SJ Magazine.

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In observance of National Lung Cancer Awareness month (November), physicians at the Cooper Cancer Institute remind you that cigarette smoking is responsible for approximately one in five deaths in the United States.

In fact, the American Lung Association reports that …

Stretching out your muscles before and after vigorous physical activity is just as important for strenuous household chores as it is for athletic endeavors, notes physical therapist Courtney Budd, M.S.P.T., C.S.C.S., supervisor of physical therapy at the Cooper Bone and …

In observance of National Spinal Health Month (October), physicians at the Cooper Bone and Joint Institute offer these precautionary tips to help you protect your back from pain or injury while working in the yard this fall.

RAKING LEAVES

Raking …

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious condition that can lead to coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure and other health problems.

“Blood pressure” is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries …

If you’re a woman over 40 and you can’t remember the last time you had a mammogram, you may be overdue.

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) estimates that one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some …

Each year, influenza kills more people in the U.S. than all other vaccine-preventable diseases combined. For the 2008-2009 flu season, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics have expanded the recommendation for flu …

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious condition that can lead to coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure and other health problems.

“Blood pressure” is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries …

As we age, neurological complications become more common. In many people, the development of neurological complications can lead to loss of mobility and, to some extent, loss of independence.

One symptom most common in neurological disorders is tremor. Tremor is …

Consuming a variety of nutrient-rich foods gives your body the nutrition it needs every day to help protect against illness and reduce the risk of chronic disease. Taking small steps can help you create healthy habits that will benefit your …