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3 Smart Ways to Boost Your Heart Health

Your heart is the hardest working muscle in your body. With this wholehearted advice, you can keep it healthy and strong throughout your life.

7 Easy Ways to Curb Your Nighttime Snack Cravings

Is Netflix and snack your nightly routine? Try the following simple strategies to avoid the nighttime tv-watching snack attack.

Increasing Your Sexual Desire Starts with Expert Conversation

Low libido is far more common than society portrays. In fact, most women experience decreased desire at some point but are embarrassed to discuss it. It's time to start the conversation.

10 Hand-Washing Tips to Keep You Healthy All Year Long

Stop the spread of stomach bugs and nasty colds with new hand-washing how-tos.

Health Alert: Vaping/E-Cigarette Use and Lung Illness

Government agencies are investigating the multistate outbreak of lung illness associated with e-cigarette use and vaping. Here’s what you need to know.

5 Fun Ways to Get Fit with Your Family

Family fitness means more than exercise—it’s about creating the foundation for a healthy lifestyle. This will help you create a fitness plan you all enjoy.

5 Ways to Reduce Arthritis Pain

You can relieve the minor aches and pains of osteoarthritis without relying as much on medication or pills. These simple tips show you how.

By: Bryony Crane

Eat Less to Gain Greater Results and Satisfaction

Use these 5 easy tips to eat less, stay full longer, and feel more satisfied with the foods you're eating.

New Program Helps Patients Recover Faster and Go Home Sooner After Surgery

New Program Helps Patients Recover Faster After Surgery

When Cathy Hughes learned she had to have colon surgery to treat severe diverticulitis, she was worried. But her fears eased after she learned about new recovery protocols.

Protect Yourself and Your Family from Ticks and Lyme Disease

Since 2004, Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses have increased drastically in New Jersey. Here’s what you need to know about symptoms and how to prevent and treat tick bites.