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Walking Plan to Combat a Sedentary Job or Lifestyle
Sitting all day at work? Try this 1-week walking plan to move more, break up long periods of sitting and build healthier daily habits.
Top 5 Questions About Rhabdomyolysis Answered
Rhabdomyolysis is a condition caused by extreme physical activity that could lead to organ failure. Our experts answer your top questions about this serious medical condition.
What to Eat During Perimenopause and Menopause
A Hackensack Meridian Health doctor shares the best perimenopause and menopause diet, plus seven foods to add to your plate as your hormones shift.

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More Than Hot Flashes: The Stages of Menopause
Discover the stages of menopause and perimenopause. Learn about common symptoms, how estrogen changes your body and how to find relief.
What Really Impacts Your Cholesterol Levels?
Lowering cholesterol isn’t just about skipping fried foods or eating oatmeal every morning. See what other factors play a role in your cholesterol levels.
Seasonal Affective Disorder and Light Therapy: Does it Work?
Discover how light therapy can alleviate seasonal affective disorder (SAD) symptoms. Psychiatrist Eric Alcera, M.D., explains this popular SAD treatment.
Patient Perspectives
From Surgeon to Patient: A Bariatric Chief's Personal Hernia Journey
Seth Kipnis, M.D., developed two hernias from the physical demands of his job, experiencing an intermittent bulge and pain that eventually interfered with his active daily life. Experts at Jersey Shore University Medical Center utilized advanced robotic techniques to perform a simultaneous double hernia repair.
How Ultrasound Waves Can Treat Prostate Cancer
Learn how high-intensity focused ultrasound treats localized prostate cancer and how to know if you’re a candidate.
How Low-Dose Radiation Therapy Eased a Retired Judge’s Arthritis Pain
A retired New Jersey judge found lasting relief from hand arthritis with low-dose radiation therapy at Hackensack Meridian Health. Here’s how it works.
Muscle-Sparing Shoulder Replacement Helps Patient Get Back to Life
See how a muscle-sparing shoulder replacement helped 76-year-old Len Lawton recover faster and get back to the active life he loves.