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Tips for Coping With IBS Symptoms

If you've been diagnosed with IBS, it's important to find a management plan that alleviates stomach pain, bloating and changing bowel habits. Here are some tips.

Susan's Pink Highlights Remind Her of Her Triumph Over TWO Types of Cancer

The pink highlights in Susan Rosati’s hair remind her of a cancer journey that included treatments for a rare gynecologic cancer AND breast cancer.

6 Tips for Wearing a Face Mask This Summer

Jersey summers bring heat, humidity, sweat—and this year—face masks on top of it all. These tips can help keep you safe and cool.

Turn Your Head and Cough: The First Step in a Hernia Diagnosis

Hernia repair is one of the most common surgeries in the United States. To understand why, we provide answers to the top most-searched hernia questions.

Don't Get Burned by These Sunscreen Myths

Sunscreens come in many formulas and types—it can take trial and error to find one you like. Here’s how to sort fact from fiction when shopping for sunscreen that works for you.

3 Ways to Reduce Your Stroke Risk

Working with your doctor, you can live a healthier lifestyle and explore medical options to reduce your risk for stroke.

Protect Yourself and Your Family from Ticks

Safeguard Yourself from Ticks, Lyme, and other Tickborne Diseases

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.

Surprising Symptoms May Signal Stroke in Women

Did you know that the sudden fatigue or headache you're feeling could be the sign of a stroke? Learn about stroke warnings before you brush off symptoms as part of your busy life.

Easing Breast Biopsy Anxiety and Improving Precision with GPS-Like Technology

To alleviate breast biopsy anxiety, Virtua breast surgeons use a GPS-like technology to pinpoint suspicious lumps for breast cancer testing.

A Cardiologist’s Heart-Saving Advice on When to Seek Emergency Care - Virtua Health, NJ

A Cardiologist's Advice on Heart-Saving Emergency Cardiac Care

It's understandable why people are afraid to go to the ER during this pandemic. But, if you have the symptoms of a cardiac emergency, it's vital—and safe—to get immediate help.

What Your Gut Has to Do With Boosting Your Mood and Immunity

You may be using junk food to ease anxiety while you stay at home during the pandemic. However, these foods can negatively affect healthy gut bacteria that boost immunity and mood.

Why Your Daily Walk May Be Making You Really Sore

If stay-at-home orders have you walking every day, you may be feeling some unexpected aches and pains. Here's why you may be sore and when to seek treatment.

Strength Training Key to Protecting Against Heart Disease

Strength training offers many benefits that counteract age-related issues like heart disease. It can be as effective as aerobics to ward off heart attacks and strokes.

How to Increase Your Good Cholesterol While You Decrease the Bad - Virtua Cardiology, NJ

How to Increase Your Good Cholesterol and Decrease the Bad

When it comes to your cholesterol, there's the good (HDL) and the bad (LDL). Learn how boosting your good cholesterol number can help lower your bad cholesterol number.

6 Ways to Get More Out of Your Daily Walk

Have you been getting out every day for a walk, but feel ready to step it up with new challenges or change it up with some variety? Here are a few ideas to boost your next walk.

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Tips for Coping With IBS Symptoms

Susan's Pink Highlights Remind Her of Her Triumph Over TWO Types of Cancer

6 Tips for Wearing a Face Mask This Summer

Turn Your Head and Cough: The First Step in a Hernia Diagnosis

Don't Get Burned by These Sunscreen Myths

3 Ways to Reduce Your Stroke Risk

Safeguard Yourself from Ticks, Lyme, and other Tickborne Diseases

Surprising Symptoms May Signal Stroke in Women

Easing Breast Biopsy Anxiety and Improving Precision with GPS-Like Technology

A Cardiologist's Advice on Heart-Saving Emergency Cardiac Care

What Your Gut Has to Do With Boosting Your Mood and Immunity

Why Your Daily Walk May Be Making You Really Sore

Strength Training Key to Protecting Against Heart Disease

How to Increase Your Good Cholesterol and Decrease the Bad

6 Ways to Get More Out of Your Daily Walk