Englewood, NJ
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Meet Englewood Hospital's Newest Cardiothoracic Surgeon Meet Englewood Hospital's Newest Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Meet Englewood Hospital's Newest Cardiothoracic Surgeon Cardiothoracic surgeon Molly Schultheis has joined the Englewood Health Physician Network and Englewood Hospital.  Schultheis has specific clinical interests in aortic aneurysm, coronary artery disease, endocarditis, heart valve disease and arrhythmias.  She is skilled in video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS), ventricular assist devices (VAD), extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). "My compassion for those with heart and lung diseases, and their families, motivates me to provide highly personalized and exceptional card…

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by Cecilia Levine
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
Lifestyle
Six Tips For A Better Night’s Sleep During Better Sleep Month Six Tips For A Better Night’s Sleep During Better Sleep Month
Six Tips For A Better Night’s Sleep During Better Sleep Month Do you find yourself struggling to keep your eyes open during the day? Perhaps you are already on your third or fourth cup of coffee for the day? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a third of U.S. adults report that they do not get the recommended seven or more hours of sleep per night. If you are not getting an adequate amount of sleep each night, you are at risk for developing certain chronic diseases and conditions including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and depression. Sleep is crucial to your overall health and wellbeing. Here are six tips you can in…

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Mahopac, NY
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Six Tips For A Better Night’s Sleep During Better Sleep Month Six Tips For A Better Night’s Sleep During Better Sleep Month
Six Tips For A Better Night’s Sleep During Better Sleep Month Do you find yourself struggling to keep your eyes open during the day? Perhaps you are already on your third or fourth cup of coffee for the day? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a third of U.S. adults report that they do not get the recommended seven or more hours of sleep per night. If you are not getting an adequate amount of sleep each night, you are at risk for developing certain chronic diseases and conditions including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and depression. Sleep is crucial to your overall health and wellbeing. Here are six tips you can in…

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Content Partner: CareMount Medical
Armonk, NY
Lifestyle
Six Tips For A Better Night’s Sleep During Better Sleep Month Six Tips For A Better Night’s Sleep During Better Sleep Month
Six Tips For A Better Night’s Sleep During Better Sleep Month Do you find yourself struggling to keep your eyes open during the day? Perhaps you are already on your third or fourth cup of coffee for the day? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a third of U.S. adults report that they do not get the recommended seven or more hours of sleep per night. If you are not getting an adequate amount of sleep each night, you are at risk for developing certain chronic diseases and conditions including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and depression. Sleep is crucial to your overall health and wellbeing. Here are six tips you can i…

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Content Partner: CareMount Medical
New City, NY
Lifestyle
Am I Doing All I Can To Avoid A Heart Attack? Am I Doing All I Can To Avoid A Heart Attack?
Am I Doing All I Can To Avoid A Heart Attack? Eating right, exercising and not smoking are all the obvious lifestyle changes you can incorporate into your everyday routine to help lower your risk for heart disease. Still, there are a few other risk factors that are just as important, if not more so, than the lifestyle factors I mentioned above. The first is high cholesterol. Did you know that not all cases of high cholesterol are due to lifestyle changes? Some are inherited. In fact, one in 300 people have what’s known as familiar hypercholesterolemia, which is a genetic disorder that results in extremely high cholesterol levels. If you…

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Content Partner: Phelps Hospital
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
Lifestyle
How Healthy Eating Prevents Disease How Healthy Eating Prevents Disease
How Healthy Eating Prevents Disease Healthy eating can help lower your risk of certain medical conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and various types of cancers. Eat More Plant Foods. Plant foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds provide vitamins, minerals and other plant compounds that have cancer-protective effects. They also provide fiber, which protects against colorectal cancer. Most plant foods in their natural form are lower in calories than many other foods. Eating mostly plant foods to meet your nutrient needs can satisfy your hunger while making it easier to stay at a h…

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Content Partner: CareMount Medical
New City, NY
Lifestyle
Advances In Bariatric Surgery Lead To Long-Lasting Weight Loss Advances In Bariatric Surgery Lead To Long-Lasting Weight Loss
Advances In Bariatric Surgery Lead To Long-Lasting Weight Loss For those suffering from obesity, newer surgical weight-loss procedures can help shed pounds and encourage better health, without many of the complications seen in older surgeries. Dr. Jonathan Arad, a bariatric surgeon at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, says patients who undergo gastric sleeve surgery on average lose 65 percent of their excess body weight, and often no longer need to take medication for diabetes, heart disease or high blood pressure. “This is not just a weight-loss procedure, but a way to get healthier overall,” he said. Who is a Candidate for Weight-Loss Surgery? Weight-loss,…

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Content Partner: Montefiore Nyack Hospital
New City, NY
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Calling All Men: Catch Health Problems Early With Simple Check-Ups Calling All Men: Catch Health Problems Early With Simple Check-Ups
Calling All Men: Catch Health Problems Early With Simple Check-Ups While going for a routine physical may not be at the top of many men's to-do lists, especially those in middle-age, males between 40 and 64 years old should begin regular health screenings, even if they feel healthy. “Your family health history really starts to come into play in middle age,” said Dr. Howard Feldfogel, of Highland Medical, P.C. Clarkstown Medical Associates and director of the Department of Medicine at Montefiore Nyack Hospital. “If you have a family history of heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes, you should be tested for these things, too. Even i…

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Content Partner: Highland Medical
Rivertowns, NY
Lifestyle
St. John's Riverside Hospital Explains The Healing Powers Of Turmeric St. John's Riverside Hospital Explains The Healing Powers Of Turmeric
St. John's Riverside Hospital Explains The Healing Powers Of Turmeric Turmeric is a ginger-colored spice that’s been a part of Middle Eastern and East Asian cooking for centuries. The warm and flavorful bitter taste is frequently used in curry dishes. Turmeric however is also widely known for its health benefits and has garnered the attention of nutritionists and physicians worldwide. Curcumin, turmeric’s most active and healing compound, is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory which has can aid in combating osteoarthritis, heart disease and digestive issues. Turmeric is proven to treat arthritis as it helps reduce joint inflammation according to a re…

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Content Partner: St. John's Riverside Hospital
Bergenfield, NJ
Lifestyle
How To Eat With Color In Mind How To Eat With Color In Mind
How To Eat With Color In Mind When you look down at your plate at meal times, do you see a variety of colors? If the answer is yes, then you're most likely eating nutritious food. "All fruits and vegetables contain healthy fiber and natural chemicals known as phytonutrients that can help protect against heart disease, cancer and age-related cognitive decline, cataracts and macular degeneration," said Janet Brancato, a dietician at The Valley Hospital. Each of these fruits and vegetables are color coded, explaining the nutritional punch they each pack: Red This color indicates the presence of lycopene, a phyt…

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Content Partner: Valley Health System
Bergenfield, NJ
Lifestyle
Show Your Heart Some Love With Valley's Cardiac Care Tips Show Your Heart Some Love With Valley's Cardiac Care Tips
Show Your Heart Some Love With Valley's Cardiac Care Tips RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the United States?  According to the American Heart Association, a heart attack strikes someone in the U.S. about every 43 seconds. “Although these statistics are worrisome, you can help to protect yourself by knowing your risk for a heart attack and the signs and symptoms to look for,” said Dr. Gerald Sotsky, director, Valley/Cleveland Clinic Affiliation and chair of Cardiac Services with Valley Medical Group. The CDC states that key factors for heart disease include high blood pressure, high c…

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Content Partner: Valley Health System
New City, NY
Lifestyle
Highland Medical Debunks Common Heart Health Myths Highland Medical Debunks Common Heart Health Myths
Highland Medical Debunks Common Heart Health Myths ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- There's a lot of myths and misconception surrounding heart attacks and cardiac health. "Chest pain is the only indicator of a heart attack," "Cardiac issues are for those over 50 and don't affect young people," and "There's nothing I can do, my genes have already determined my overall hearth health," are just a few commonly held beliefs about heart conditions. While there's an element of truth to each of these myths, Dr. Jared Corriel, director of Echocardiography at Nyack Hospital and a cardiologist with Highland Medical PC, Advanced Ca…

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