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Medical Marijuana's Impact at the Workplace [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:04:55 +0000

Medical marijuana started flowing a few months ago in New Jersey, after years of delays, but an underlying issue is expected to come front and center as the program becomes more popular. How will this affect employers and employees, particularly those in a drug-free workplace? The New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act was written [...]

The Heart of a Woman [VIDEO]

Tom Stark — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:18:25 +0000

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.D., of Jersey Shore University Medical Center talks about heart disease in [...]

Time is Heart Muscle [VIDEO]

Tom Stark — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:11:59 +0000

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

Recognizing the Symptoms of Cardiovascular Disease [VIDEO]

Tom Stark — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:06:10 +0000

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

Everyday Ways to Lower Your Risk [VIDEO]

Tom Stark — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:59:10 +0000

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

At the Heart of Cardiovascular Disease [VIDEO]

Tom Stark — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:45:14 +0000

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

Don't Give in to Heart Disease

Tom Stark — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:00:12 +0000

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

15 Minutes That Could Save Your Life

Tom Stark — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:46:02 +0000

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

Heart Smart Cuisine

Tom Stark — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:13:31 +0000

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

Paulsboro Meeting Spirals Out Of Control [AUDIO/PHOTOS]

David Matthau — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 10:58:55 +0000

A community information meeting about the Paulsboro train derailment and hazardous chemical release did not turn out as planned.The forum was designed to reassure residents and answer questions, but when the PA system failed, hundreds of people became unruly, and started shouting questions and concerns to state officials. When a DEP spokesman told crowd Governor [...]

Meridian Health – John Bordwick [VIDEO]

Tom Stark — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 18:50:27 +0000

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. Even though John ate right and exercised, he was having occasional chest pain. At Southern Ocean Medical Center, John was diagnosed with two [...]

Meridian Health – Chris Morano [VIDEO]

Tom Stark — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 18:43:59 +0000

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

Meridian Health – James Brown [VIDEO]

Tom Stark — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 18:35:34 +0000

Pastor Brown was feeling good…until one night he woke up and had trouble breathing. Little did he know, without much warning, his heart was failing. Pastor Brown was rushed to the emergency department where the experts at Jersey Shore University Medical Center quickly discovered that he had congestive heart failure, a heart valve that wasn’t [...]

Meridian Health – Barbara Bernard [VIDEO]

Tom Stark — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:23:49 +0000

When Barbara's test results showed an aneurysm in her abdomen, it was up to her care team at Ocean Medical Center to act quickly and get her back to her family.

Meridian Tuned In 2 Health [SURVEY]

Tom Stark — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:35:40 +0000

Mental Health Counselors Helping Sandy Victims [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:37:02 +0000

As the clean-up and power restoration efforts continue following the devastation caused by hurricane Sandy, a lot of Jersey residents are feeling anxious, depressed and stressed-out. In response, the New Jersey Department of Human Services has dispatched more than 600 specially trained crisis counselors to shelters and communities across the Garden State. Adrienne Fessler Belli, [...]

Helpful Hints – Healthen Up Your Hamburgers!

Bradley James — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:47:44 +0000

Use these Helpful Hints to add some health to your hamburgers: Mix 1 cup plain yogurt and 3/4 cup breadcrumbs into each pound lean beef Keep chopped herbs fresh: wrap a handful of herbs in damp paper towel, store in zip-lock bag in refrigerator Avoid mosquitoes in your backyard: diligently empty any standing water in [...]

7 Healthy Super Bowl Snack Recipes

Meredith Chambers — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:30:38 +0000

Sticking with your New Year's diet regimen can be tough when prepping for a Super Bowl party. Check out these 7 super tasty (and healthy) snack recipes that will make your taste buds happy and keep your waistline shrinking!

Worst Beverages in America

Bradley James — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:08:33 +0000

Buzzfeed.com has put out a list of the Worst Beverages in America. Does your favorite drink make the list? These drinks may not be bad in taste, but they are terrible in the fact that they may contain as much sugar as 6 cinnamon rolls or 32 Nilla Wafers! Get the complete list HERE. Does [...]