Residents of 160 islands that comprise Okinawa, Japan, are more likely to reach 100 years of age than people living anywhere in the world. We know from research that it is not a “longevity gene.” Okinawans who move away and …
Thinking of Getting a Flu Shot? Don’t Put It Off This Year
Cooper University physicians are urging people to get vaccinated against influenza this year, citing the nationwide trend of fewer people getting shots in recent years.
According to reports from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), confusion about …
Reduce Your Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke
Heart disease and stroke are the nation’s number one and number three killers, respectively, with stroke being the leading cause of disability.
Learn about the factors that increase your chances for cardiovascular disease and what you can do about them. …
The Trick to Eating Halloween Treats is More than Just Moderation
Before you dip into that stash of Halloween candy hanging around the house or at the office, consider this: One “fun size” Baby Ruth candy bar contains 130 calories and seven grams of fat.
Eat four of them, and you’ve …
Life after Breast Cancer: A Survivor Speaks
If breast cancer survivor Janet Knowles had to sum up in one sentence her sentiments for her doctors and nurses at the Cooper Cancer Institute, she said it would be this: “Thank you for giving me back the joy of …
Six Tips to Help You Trick or Treat Safely This Halloween
The Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper 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. Because most injuries happen to youngsters while they’re walking …
Now You Know… What is a Rheumatologist?
A rheumatologist is a physician who specializes in the treatment of arthritis and other rheumatic (inflammatory) diseases that can affect the joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, muscles, skin and other tissue and internal organs. In addition to completing medical school and …
Dense Breast Tissue: Another Risk Factor for Breast Cancer
When doctors factor how at-risk a woman is for breast cancer, they traditionally take two elements into account: age and family history. Now they’re looking at a third element: mammographic density of breast tissue.
According to a recent study in …
How to Get Your Children to Talk About Problems at School
Many school-age children suffer silently over problems or difficulties at school. Whether academic, social or emotional, school-related problems can trouble, worry and negatively impact children without them ever saying a word.
That’s why it’s important for parents to establish and …
Know the Allergy Triggers of Late Summer & Early Fall
As the warm, hazy days of late summer give way to the crisp, chilly nights of early fall, the stage is set for naturally occurring irritants that make millions of allergy sufferers miserable.
The irritants, ragweed and mold spores, are …