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Nov 29, 2023 - In Nutrition Whipping Up Healthy Hot Cocoa

Hot chocolate is a classic treat that helps everybody warm up in the winter. However, pre-made packets are usually filled with processed sugar and other artificial preservatives and additives. Lauren Crosta, MS, RD, a Clinical Dietician with Cooperman ...

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Oct 20, 2023 - In Nutrition Having a Healthier Halloween with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Halloween is a day full of costumes, pumpkins, parties, and of course, lots of candy. While it may not be the most nutritious snack, telling your kids that they can’t have candy on Halloween will likely not go over well. Instead of dreading the bottomless ...

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Sep 20, 2023 - In Nutrition Fighting Childhood Obesity

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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Jul 6, 2023 - In Nutrition Soccer Tips for Athletes

Soccer season is upon us. Training camps are starting, it's time to start conditioning and getting ready for the season. Peter DeLuca, MD, Chief of Sports Medicine at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, shares his tips to help prevent injury and start the ...

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Jun 26, 2023 - In Nutrition Get the Scoop on These Ice Cream Alternatives

Summer is synonymous with vacations, sun, fun, and of course, ice cream! Jamie Miller, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, shares, “ice cream can certainly be enjoyed as part of a ...

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Apr 26, 2023 - In Nutrition Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton Programs and Support Groups

Healthy Living for Mind, Body, Spirit & Support HAMILTON, NJ - April 24, 2023 : Whether you are seeking support and camaraderie, trying to slim down, or searching for stress relief, the community education offerings provided by Robert Wood Johnson ...

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Apr 25, 2023 - In Nutrition What Healthy Women Know

5 Keys to Optimal Health Women go through many life stages and their health needs change accordingly. Staying healthy may seem daunting, but it’s not complicated. “Preventive health is extremely important,” says Lisa Tufankjian, DO, RWJBarnabas Health ...

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Mar 7, 2023 - In Nutrition Oncologist Shares Tips for Kidney Health

Everything we consume passes through our kidneys, which are the two bean-shaped organs located just below the rib cage, one on each side of the spine. Healthy kidneys filter blood to remove waste and extra water to make urine. The most common form of ...

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Mar 7, 2023 - In Nutrition Lower your Risk of Cancer & Other Diseases with Good Nutrition

There is no single food that will prevent cancer, and no single food will cause it, but a healthy diet and lifestyle can play a large role in lowering your risk of some of the most common cancers.In addition to reducing the risk of developing cancer, the ...

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