Liver Health Awareness: Centers for Disease Control (CDC.gov) · American Liver Foundation New Jersey · Hepatitis B Foundation Source: Healthline.com Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. Alcohol consumption, several health conditions, and some medications can all cause this condition. However, viral infections are the most common cause. There are five main viral classifications of […]
Sources: River Reporter; Facebook; Your HHRS News (L-R) Drummer John Haring and brothers Bryce Maopolski (guitar, vocals) and Reece Maopolski (bass) make up Brotality, a young Christian heavy metal band. They have been racking up accolades including winning Best Metal Band at the 570 Music Awards, and taking the first place at the Bethel Woods […]
Source: Slate Carrying a fetus is inherently risky, even in normal pregnancies. The reason why is simple: Sometimes what is good for the embryo is not good for the mother. Biologists have a term for this: “parent-offspring conflict.” Embryos and mothers play a high-stakes game of tug-of-war, according to David Haig, a biologist at Harvard […]
Source: Jersey Shore Online You have the power to optimize your cognition by adopting a combination of key healthy lifestyle habits and being aware of your overall wellness. Studies show that taking proactive steps may help reduce your risk of memory loss and other forms of cognitive decline. Below are evidence-based recommendations to proactively manage […]
StrokeAwareness.com · National Stroke Association · American Stroke Foundation · YoungStroke.org · Centers for Disease Control (CDC) · Donate Source: New Jersey Department of Health “Someone in New Jersey has a stroke every 30 minutes, and 39 percent of stroke patients die or become severely disabled while hospitalized,” says NJ Department of Health Policy and […]
Source: NorthJersey.com After her mother died of ovarian cancer, Lee Radsch decided one thing she could do was participate in the Ovarian Cancer Screening Study (CA-125) to protect her health and the health of others. “If there’s a way to contribute for the health of future generations, it’s a good thing,” she said. “Participating in […]