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Ladies, we all know how different we are from men but did you know that also goes for the symptoms of a heart attack?  Heart disease is the number one cause of death among in women in New Jersey, watch as Sara Grimley, M

If you or someone around you is experiencing a heart attack or heart attack symptoms time is of the essence! Watch as Ali Moosvi, M.D., of Ocean Medical Center describes critical steps to take during a heart attack

Many of us can recognize chest pain as a symptom of cardiovascular disease, but would you recognize symptoms if they appeared somewhere else in the body? Aditya Mehra, M.D., of Jersey Shore University Medical Center provides a list of symptoms everyone should know to help identify cardiovascular disease

Although risk factors of cardiovascular disease can vary from person to person, David Zukoff, M.D., of Jersey Shore University Medical Center offers a few tips everyone can take to help reduce their risk through simple diet and exercise changes

Although cardiovascular disease has declined in past years it is still the number one killing disease. Tommy Ng, M.D., of Southern Ocean Medical Center provides an overview of cardiovascular disease including important information about risk factors and how overall lifestyle plays a role in a person’s prevention and management of the disease

Sadly, 700,000 Americans will be killed by heart disease in 2013. Sadder yet, many could save themselves with a few key decisions. Don’t be a statistic. Take control of your life. Pay attention to these risk factors and take action before it’s too late

A coffee break, or a lifetime? It’s your call. Give us 15 minutes, and we’ll give you an Angioscreen to determine your risk for heart disease and stroke. It’s quick and it’s easy, and in the time it takes to update a Facebook post, this simple and noninvasive screening by Meridian CardioVascular Network could be the most important 15 minutes of your life

From Asian fusion to classic comfort food, blackened catfish to buckwheat griddle cakes, your options for a heart-healthy family regimen are anything but a snooze. So whether it’s a Sunday breakfast, backyard barbecue or dinner on the fly, these 50+ heart-smart recipes courtesy of Meridian Health are sure to garner rave reviews no matter what the occasion

A community information meeting about the Paulsboro train derailment and hazardous chemical release did not turn out as planned.

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John didn't want to admit he had a heart problem so he ignored his minor chest pain. When he finally went to the doctor, he got the diagnosis he had been dreading.

A black belt in karate, Chris went toe-to-toe with his toughest opponent ever: a heart attack.