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Shift Your Mindset to Prevent Stress-Induced Emotional Eating

Many people struggle with emotional eating under normal stressors but, with fewer coping options available because of social distancing, emotional eating is on the rise.

12 Healthy Quarantine Cooking Tips Using Pantry Staples

Everyone staying at home means everyone's cooking more. Here are 12 tips for using the items in your pantry or 'frig to help you cook healthy and creative meals.

15 Work-Out-Anywhere Bodyweight Exercises

Your gym might be closed, but bodyweight exercises can be done anywhere and are some of the best exercises to keep you fit and healthy.

4 Reasons Why Heart Patients Should Follow COVID-19 Safety Guidelines

If you have heart disease, you should be extra vigilant in following COVID-19 prevention guidelines.

5 Stretches to Relieve Back Pain While Working at Home

Millions of people now are working at home—some in less-than-ergonomic workspaces. To alleviate back pain and stiffness, take a break and try these back and leg stretches.

Take a Short Break from Working at Home to Stretch Your Wrists

Using a computer all day can cause repetitive strain on the muscles, tendons and joints in your hands. These wrist stretches can help alleviate the pressure in minutes.

How to Avoid Stress Eating When Your Stress is High

The stress of the coronavirus pandemic can cause us to react in unhealthy ways, including stress eating. This advice can help you gain control.

A Child-Life Specialist's Tips for Creating Normalcy for Your Kids During COVID-19

COVID-19 has disrupted millions of children’s lives. And, being quarantined can cause feelings of frustration. Here's expert advice for managing at this time.

A Mental Health Expert’s Ideas for Managing Anxiety about COVID-19 - Virtua Health

A Mental Health Expert's Advice for Managing Anxiety about COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has led many people to feel increased anxiety. These expert suggestions can be helpful for managing anxiety now – and at other times of high stress.

How The Unique Stages of a Woman's Life Affect Her Heart

Heart disease is gender-blind, affecting women and men at equal rates. But the reasons why women get heart disease may be different from men. Learn more.

Can Vision Changes or Loss Be a Sign of Stroke? - Virtua Article

Can Vision Changes or Vision Loss Be a Sign of Stroke?

Stroke has known symptoms like weakness on one side of the body and loss of speech/facial control. But vision changes or loss can also be a sign of stroke.

Young Mother Finds Support for Anxiety after Rare Cardiac Event

Susan Campbell experienced a rare, but life-threatening, cardiac issue that was treated successfully. While she regained full health, she worried it could happen again. See how she got support.

9 Tips to Help You Get a Good Night’s Sleep

The benefits of a good night's sleep are often underrated but research shows how important sleep is for your memory, mood, immune system and much more. These tips can help you sleep well.

Why Prediabetes is a Diagnosis You Shouldn’t Brush Off - Virtua Endocrinology, NJ

Why You Shouldn't Brush Off a Prediabetes Diagnosis

A prediabetes diagnosis is a serious warning that you're at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Don't ignore it! Learn what you can do to reverse it.

Shawn Ryan and Virtua Colorectal Surgeon Avi Galler, MD

Shawn is Alive and Cancer Free Because of a Colonoscopy

Shawn was diagnosed with stage-3 colon cancer after his first colonoscopy – a test he delayed having for a year. His advice about this vital screening? DON’T WAIT – GET IT DONE!

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Shift Your Mindset to Prevent Stress-Induced Emotional Eating

12 Healthy Quarantine Cooking Tips Using Pantry Staples

15 Work-Out-Anywhere Bodyweight Exercises

4 Reasons Why Heart Patients Should Follow COVID-19 Safety Guidelines

5 Stretches to Relieve Back Pain While Working at Home

Take a Short Break from Working at Home to Stretch Your Wrists

How to Avoid Stress Eating When Your Stress is High

A Child-Life Specialist's Tips for Creating Normalcy for Your Kids During COVID-19

A Mental Health Expert's Advice for Managing Anxiety about COVID-19

How The Unique Stages of a Woman's Life Affect Her Heart

Can Vision Changes or Vision Loss Be a Sign of Stroke?

Young Mother Finds Support for Anxiety after Rare Cardiac Event

9 Tips to Help You Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Why You Shouldn't Brush Off a Prediabetes Diagnosis

Shawn is Alive and Cancer Free Because of a Colonoscopy