Health Update

As we continue to age, it is important to take care of ourselves and stay healthy to avoid chronic diseases. Here are five useful tips for healthy aging.

Before you toss out that banana peel, try some of these unexpected benefits it can provide!

Get your flu shot and protect yourself now. Atlantic County Public Health Educator Amanda Wachter explains the importance of getting a flu shot every year as Robin Stoloff gets her shot.

You can support the efforts of the MS Society and help local people living with MS by attending The Right Notes Wine Tasting Benefit on Thursday, October 17, at Greate Bay Country Club in Somers Point, NJ.

October is National Dental Hygiene Month to promote and practice good oral health. Good dental hygiene can lead to five surprising overall health benefits.

Oral immunotherapy (OIT) is giving hope to people with food allergies. My son is part of a promising new oral immunotherapy program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to treat his severe dairy allergy.

Meet Cole, a deaf therapy dog who provides comfort for veterans, the elderly, and children. Cole’s owner Chris Hannah, a Vineland elementary school teacher, explains more.

The first human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in an Atlantic County resident has been confirmed by the New Jersey Department of Health.

Women often take care of everyone else. leaving little time and energy for their own health and fitness Here are five ways we can get back to a healthy lifestyle for National Women’s Health & Fitness Day.

Poor body posture can result in numerous injuries and stress. Here are five health benefits and ways to achieve good body posture.

Plantar fasciitis is a common injury that causes foot pain or heel pain. Dr. Ammar Saymeh of Go Feet Podiatry discusses traditional and new treatment options, such as MLS Laser therapy.

We dropped my son off at his college last week. He is my first kid going to college and I was pretty proud of myself that I didn’t really lose it. Here's my story about saying goodbye and trying to adjust. We would love to hear your story.