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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Heart Health5 signs of poor vascular healthSome vascular diseases are silent, until they’re not. But when blood flow is restricted in the body, it can cause poor circulation – which is often first noticeable in the legs and feet. Here are five warning signs of poor vascular health.
Heart HealthHow to eat a heart healthy dietDiscover essential tips and delicious recipes for a heart-healthy diet. Learn how to improve heart health with nutritious foods.
Heart HealthHeart murmurs: harmless or dangerous?For most, a heart murmur does not require treatment, rarely escalates into a significant health issue, and usually disappears in time. In rare cases, it can pose a significant health risk.
Heart HealthHow sleep affects your heartA cardiologist with Atlantic Health System, explains how exactly does sleep affect your heart and what can you do to ensure a good night’s rest?
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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
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.
OrthopedicsMan recovers from bodysurfing accident after complex neck reconstruction surgery at Morristown Medical CenterBill’s CT scan revealed a fractured C2 vertebra—he had broken his neck. We requested that Bill go to Morristown Medical Center. We knew their reputation and the caliber of doctors there, so we insisted on it.
Patient StoriesHeart experts help nurse beat preeclampsiaWhen preeclampsia struck nurse Jennifer Tavares, heart experts at Atlantic Health System helped her manage the condition and safely deliver her baby.
News & Innovation
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.
Living well
Healthy LivingAre microplastics a hidden health threat?Tiny plastic particles known as microplastics are prevalent in our food, water, and air. An Atlantic Health System expert weighs in about their impact on our health.
Nutrition5 spring veggies you should be eatingThis spring, shop local and fresh with these five seasonal veggies that are nutritional powerhouses.
Mental WellnessFind your tribe: The power of a supportive LGBTQ+ communityHaving someone you can count on is the best way to get through life’s toughest times. An Atlantic Health System behavioral scientist explains how LGBTQ+ youth and adults can find social support.
Cold, Flu & VirusesYour guide to understanding measlesMeasles is a serious and highly contagious infection. A safe and effective vaccine is 97% effective in preventing the virus and its complications.
Cold, Flu & VirusesWhooping cough: what every parent needs to knowPertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a common infection in the United States. The condition can be serious, but vaccines help prevent infection.
Mental WellnessHow adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) affect kidsAdverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can have both acute and long-term effects on a child’s physical and emotional health. An Atlantic Health System expert has a few tips to help parents build resilient kids.
Healthy LivingCan diet and exercise lower your cancer risk?Learn how lifestyle modifications like diet and exercise can lower your cancer risk with practical advice from Atlantic Health System.
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.
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