New Jersey Health System

Oct 8, 2019 Nicotine and Tobacco Recovery Services Available Through the IFPR Wellness

Nicotine is a powerful, highly-addictive drug. On average, people try to quit smoking five to seven times before they successfully quit for good. The Institute for Prevention and Recovery has helped thousands of people to overcome their addiction to ...

Oct 7, 2019 Healthy Recipes: Quick and Easy Chicken Fajitas Wellness

These chicken fajitas make for a great weeknight meal that are ready in no time for the whole family or a party of one! Ingredients 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced 1/2 green ...

Oct 7, 2019 Accurately Reading Nutrition Labels Wellness

Reading a nutrition label can be confusing, and sometimes, they’re made to be exactly that – confusing to consumers so that they don’t stop to think about what they’re eating. So start from the top and make your way down and to right, and soon enough, ...

Oct 7, 2019 Metabolic Effects of Resistance Training – Part 2 – Blood Pressure Wellness

Resistance training is a powerful tool that not only builds strong muscles and strengthens bones but can alter your metabolism to benefit your overall health. Thus, lifting weights is important for those with high blood pressure, obesity and high ...

Oct 7, 2019 More Matters with Fruits and Vegetables Wellness

September is Fruit and Vegetable Month so what better time to assimilate to a new school year than by packing healthy lunches and snacks for the whole family every day? You’ve heard it all your life – eat your fruits and vegetables, but what you probably ...

Oct 7, 2019 Healthy Butternut Squash Recipe Wellness

Butternut squash is sweet and makes a great addition to children’s meals. Like most forms of winter squash, are rich in vitamin A and carotenoids, which are thought to benefit heart health, blood pressure and the immune system, in addition to lending to ...