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Nov 22, 2023 Hugging Health Benefits Living Well

Research shows receiving hugs can have several physical and mental health benefits. A person should aim to get 8-12 firm hugs a day, and hold them for just about 20 seconds each. If you don’t want to hug another person, hugging your pet can be just as ...

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Oct 25, 2023 "Fall" Into Healthy Habits Living Well

When it comes to being healthy, one of the most important things you can do is take care of yourself. David N. Mikhael, MD, Family Medicine physician at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and member of RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, shares some ways on ...

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Sep 20, 2023 Fighting Childhood Obesity Living Well

In the United States, 41% of children and adolescents are overweight or obese. These numbers are higher among Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black children and adolescents. Children with obesity are more likely to have immediate health risks including high ...

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Sep 13, 2023 It’s Not too Soon to Think About Your Flu Shot Living Well

Flu season is upon us! Most influenza occurs between October and May and tends to intensify in January. “Globally, influenza kills nearly half a million people with the very young and the elderly being most affected “explains Theresa M. Redling, DO, FACP, ...

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Aug 21, 2023 Ask the Doctor September 2023 Living Well

What are the benefits of an annual physical for children? While back-to-school is a time to shop for school supplies and the latest fashions, it is also the perfect time to check in on your child’s health with a physical exam. Parents can ease the big ...

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Jul 7, 2023 The Importance of Annual Wellness Visits Living Well

Sneha Sreekumar, MD, Family Medicine, an RWJBarnabas Medical Group provider affiliated with Monmouth Medical Center, discusses the importance of annual wellness visits.

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Jul 7, 2023 Tips for Preventing Hepatitis A, B, and C Living Well

RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group provider, Su Wang, MD, Internal Medicine, and Medical Director of Viral Hepatitis Programs for Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, discusses preventative care for Hepatitis A, B, and C.

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Jul 7, 2023 Types of Hepatitis Living Well

RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group provider, Su Wang, MD, Internal Medicine, and Medical Director of Viral Hepatitis Programs for Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, explains the differences between Hepatitis A, B, and C, immunizations, and screenings.

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Jul 7, 2023 Screening for Hepatitis A, B, and C Living Well

RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group provider, Su Wang, MD, Internal Medicine, and Medical Director of Viral Hepatitis Programs for Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, discusses different risk factors for Hepatitis A, B, and C, and the different screening optio ...

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