Latest Health & Wellness Articles Written by Virtua

Bob Goodman Went from a Heart Transplant—to Competing in the Transplant Games - Virtua Testimonial

Bob Went from a Heart Transplant to the Transplant Games

Heart transplant survivor, Bob Goodman, competed in the Transplant Games of America in August 2018. He's got an important message to share about cardiac rehab.

By: Nicole Kekesi

My 4 Wishes for New Moms

I work with many moms—first- and second-timers. Energetic moms and tired moms. As different as they are, they all share a fear that they're doing something wrong. Here's my advice.

Andrew Karge visiting members of the Virtua Berlin emergency room - Patient Testimonial

Andrew Karge Returns to Virtua Berlin to Thank His Lifesaving Team

Virtua Berlin ER and Penn Medicine teams collaborated to save 20-year-old Andrew Karge from a sudden, life-threatening illness called acute respiratory distress syndrome.

10 Quick Ways to De-Stress

When stress strikes, learn how to reduce the surge of adrenaline in your body and calm yourself quickly with these 10 tips.

How to Bust Those Winter Blues

As winter nears and the days get shorter, you may be feeling a bit down. Find out what remedy can help you beat those winter blues—it doesn't even require a prescription.

Physical therapy changes course of young man’s life - Virtua Testimonial

Physical Therapy Changes the Course of a Young Man's Life

When Robert Stehm started high school, he wanted to be a forensic scientist. But after having physical therapy at Virtua, he was drawn to a different line of work.

Preventing Teens from Smoking Will Reduce Lung Disease Rates

An NJ law banning the sale of tobacco products to those under 21 went into effect in late 2017. It aims to reduce lung cancer rates and smoking-related complications in teens.

How Major Weight Loss Can Affect You and Your Relationships

Losing weight doesn’t necessarily make you happier or boost your body image. It actually can lead to challenging changes in your relationships with friends and loved ones.

Patients with Diabetes Benefit from Better Sleep

A good night’s sleep may lower your risk of developing diabetes—and help control blood sugar levels if you already have diabetes. Learn how you can improve your sleep.