Heart Health

Women and heart attacks: know your risk

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women and heart attack symptoms can be subtle. Learn how to recognize the signs and manage your risk.

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Patient Story

Michael C.'s Story

When standard treatments for a common heart condition weren’t working for Michael C., a doctor recommended a new option for atrial fibrillation.

Patient stories

OrthopedicsLife-changing pain relief using the body's response to coldA new therapy for osteoarthritis called iovera® provided Scott H. dramatic results firsthand a few weeks before his scheduled knee replacement surgery.
Patient StoriesWeight loss surgery transforms a young woman’s lifeBrianna used to look at photos of herself and she couldn’t recognize the girl in the picture. One year later after weight loss surgery, she marvels at her new body—and mindset.
Mental WellnessOne teen’s struggle to triumph over her eating disorder After more than a year-long battle with anorexia nervosa, Rachel is happy, healthy, and hopeful. She credits her health care team at Overlook Medical Center for helping to reclaim her life.
OrthopedicsGuided bone growth surgery keeps young athlete in the gameAs a young athlete, Jacquelynn was constantly spraining her ankles. Thanks to a guided bone growth surgery by an Atlantic Health System pediatric orthopedist, Jacquelynn has grown to become a formidable high school softball pitcher.

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Research could benefit heart valve patients

Results of a groundbreaking study show that replacing a diseased aortic valve early can greatly help heart patients with severe aortic stenosis.

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Living well

Mental WellnessHow nutrition can boost your moodYour diet should help you thrive, not feel deprived. Explore a fresh approach to food and feeling well with tips from Atlantic Health System.
Orthopedics6 exercises to help relieve back painIf you are experiencing lower back pain that seems to persist, a few daily exercises could bring some relief. These simple strengthening and stretching exercises help keep your muscles balanced and build your core - so your back is protected.
Mental WellnessIs it burnout or overwhelm? How to tell the differenceIf you’re feeling exhausted, irritable, and sad, it may be signs of overwhelm -- or burnout. An Atlantic Health expert explains the difference between the two, and how you can rebalance your life.
Healthy LivingHow to know when a wound is infected—and what to do about itMinor cuts and scrapes typically heal on their own. But Atlantic Health experts say when redness, swelling, and pain creep in, it’s time to talk to a doctor.
Recipes5 ingredient creamy peanut butter dip Looking for a delicious snack to make with your kids? This five-ingredient, creamy peanut butter dip paired with fruits and crackers is sure to be a hit.
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Healthy LivingIndigestion and IBS: Are they related?While they share a few of the same symptoms, indigestion and irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, are different conditions and require different treatments.
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