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The month of January is historically a time to reflect on the previous year and set goals and resolutions for the coming year. It’s a...
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The Advent season is upon us. A time to prepare for the birth of Jesus and to reflect on the journey Mary took before His...
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This month we turn our focus on lung health, raising awareness about lung cancer and COPD.
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Be prepared and understanding the best way to protect yourself is important as the colder weather approaches. Read on for more information.
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This month, learn more about cholesterol levels and ways you can prevent or reduce high cholesterol.
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A very wise person explains grief as “one word for a lot of things”. Grief does not automatically mean the death of a person but rather...
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Protecting our vision begins with keeping our vision healthy. In the same way we see our primary care providers and specialists to ensure our bodies...
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Headaches and migraines are among the leading cause of debilitating conditions in the world. Read more in this issue of Health Notes.
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Did you know that Osteoporosis is responsible for over a million broken bones every year? Get to know your bones in this month's Health Notes.
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As a Catholic community, everyone should do their part to help all feel welcome by loving one another as God loves each of us.
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It's National Nutrition Month and we are focusing on how food impacts our body and lives. Recipes and other helpful resources are waiting for you.
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World Cancer Day, which takes place every February 4, is an international initiative with the goal to raise awareness about detection, prevention, and treatment with...
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With many people setting goals in health and wellness, it is appropriate that January is National Staying Healthy Month for the mind, body and soul.
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Family gatherings, unrealistic expectations, and loss can bring feelings of anxiety, sadness, and loneliness. Here are some tips to help you handle those holiday blues.
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Protect Your Joy! Each November, we take time to celebrate and honor the more than 65 million Americans who care for loved ones during National...
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Physical therapy can improve overall health since the exercises and motions are geared towards building strength, improving balance and steadiness, and reducing pain.
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Routine cancer screenings are one of the best ways to detect cancer in the early stages - before symptoms appear.
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This month is Gastroparesis Awareness Month. We will be reviewing the role our GI tract plays in our body.
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Summer creates great opportunities for getting outside and having fun! Barbeques, beach trips and picnics are all social events we can enjoy outdoors that also provide...
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Recent updates regarding the COVID vaccine and the need for booster shots have been emerging in the news as the best way to help protect...
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This month we raise awareness about Alzheimer's and other forms of dementias and discuss healthy habits to potentially lower your risks of impaired cognitive function.
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Learn more about the different types of arthritis and joint-friendly physical activities for people living with arthritis.
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This month we are sharing education on Parkinson's disease. Parkinson’s is a brain disorder 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with each year.
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April is the month we bring awareness to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the importance of welcoming everyone in the celebration of our faith.
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The kidneys are remarkable organs that carry out vital work in our bodies, yet many do not realize how important they are.
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February is widely known as American Heart Month. And while good heart health is essential, February is also Low Vision Awareness Month.
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Happy January! The New Year brings colder weather here in our area. Colder weather can present unique challenges particularly as we age. This month we...
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The holiday season can be a great time of sharing and celebrating with family and friends, but it can also be very hectic and disruptive...
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Many of you know of someone who has diabetes or you may have diabetes yourself. However, do you really understand what diabetes is? Diabetes, or...
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This month we are shifting our health focus to bring awareness to the importance of dental health and hygiene. Did you know? As we age,...
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Many know the importance of keeping our heart healthy and blood pressure within normal range. These are both very important especially when we discuss stroke...
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month. During this month we focus on the importance of all vaccines, not just the ones we currently hear about...
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July is Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Awareness Month and while we are outside enjoying those warm summer rays, let’s talk this month about sun safety. Skin...
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Over the past year terms such as social distancing, masks and staying safe have been ingrained in our minds. Whether we agreed with following these...
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Heart health is essential to every individual’s overall health and wellness. It is for this reason that we spread awareness to heart health twice a...
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Each year during the month of April campaigns bring awareness to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). “Autism Awareness Month” has recently shifted to “Autism Acceptance Month”...
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This month we are expanding our health notes conversation to include health topics outside of the current pandemic. We spoke briefly in the fall about...
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How to Sign Up For a COVID-19 Vaccine in New Jersey February is famously known in the world of medicine as American Heart Month. Throughout...
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The new year is upon us and with that we have recently seen the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approve two vaccines to help...
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The past year has proven to be a roller coaster no one wanted to ride, however as we enter the Advent and Christmas season, let’s...
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Last November our Health Notes contained the key points about hospice and palliative care and were presented as a brief overview with explanation of major...
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Medicare Open Enrollment Oct. 15 – Dec. 7 Here are 4 things you need to know to better manage your Medicare: 1. Check your coverage...
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This month we are talking about a very important topic that has been dominating the news recently. The topic is mental health. While we hear...
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This month we are shedding light on Healthy Aging Awareness Month and what healthy aging is. Healthy Aging is the process of developing and maintaining...
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Over the last few months we have been discussing COVID-19 and all the challenges and uncertainty it has brought our lives. From increased mental health...
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This month the focus of our Health Notes is on other health areas impacted by the coronavirus these past few months, primarily safety and infection...
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Mental health plays a significant role in our lives. We are all facing new and different stresses, anxieties and fears during these challenging times, and...
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By Nicole Keefer, RN Director of Parish Nursing Diocese of Camden In preparing for this month’s Health Notes blog it almost seemed appropriate that this...
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You understand the seriousness of it. You take all the precautions. Now the walls of your home are closing in on you. You used to...
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In response to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s decision to limit much of the activity in our state, I have made the following decisions related...
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With federal health officials issuing a warning this week about the potential spread of the coronavirus in the United States, and news coming in from...
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Everywhere we go we hear that February is Heart Awareness Month but did you know that despite all the publicity heart disease is still the...
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Did you know that currently there are more than 3 million people living with Glaucoma in the United States? And that they predict that more...
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As everyone hustles and bustles to and fro during the Christmas season, it’s important to be mindful of how we drive. Did you know that...
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National Hospice and Palliative Care Month 2019 Each year during the month of November, we acknowledge National Hospice and Palliative Care month as a way...
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month. This annual observance highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout your life. Yes, even as seniors we need...
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Each year we celebrate Men’s Health Week during the week leading up to Father’s Day. During this week the medical community takes time to point...
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Every year, more than 730,000 adults experience heart attacks. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of health-related fatalities in the United States. Most people associate...
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The holidays are a time to enjoy family, friends, special meals and treats but with all the extra activity and delicious goodies our bodies may...
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As we enter the Fall months and before the cold weather keeps everyone inside for the winter, it is a good time to take a...
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September is Healthy Aging Month September is Healthy Aging Month. It’s a good time to take a look at your lifestyle habits and routines and...
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Many of us have heard the term Hepatitis C but most of us don’t know what the disease is or what it can...
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Stages of Alzheimer progression Changes in the brain related to Alzheimer’s begin years before any signs of the disease. This time period, which can last...
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What is Osteoporosis? It is a disease of progressive bone loss associated with an increased risk of fractures. It literally means “porous bone.” The disease...
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Research has shown that getting a good night’s sleep is one way to stay healthier and more productive during the day. Here are some...
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Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that lead to damage of the optic nerve and in some cases to severe vision loss, if undetected. ...
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Holiday Health Tips The holidays are a time of celebration and enjoying gatherings and activities we wait for all year. Special traditions and meals fill...
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Bladder Health for Older Adults While everyone uses their bladder many times each day, older adults may need to know about the changes that...
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Here are some tips and suggestions to help you get started living a healthier lifestyle: Take a walk or do desk exercises instead of...
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Arthritis means inflammation in the body’s joints (places in the body where two bones meet). Inflammation is swelling, redness and pain. It’s your body’s...
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Here are some tips from the National Catholic Partnership on Disability to help create an environment of acceptance and comfort when interacting or working with...
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March is National Kidney Month . . . Take some time to learn how you can keep your kidneys functioning properly and keep them as...
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10 Quick Tips to Keeping your Heart Healthy! Aim for 7 hours of sound sleeping a night. Cut out Trans fats. (Trans fat...
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For those who suffer from gluten sensitivity – did you know there are “low gluten” hosts available? Check with your parish to see what their...
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A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. Most cataracts are related to aging. Cataracts are very common in...
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Have a Healthy and Happy Christmas ~Schedule down time to rest and recharge, do something for yourself! ~Eat the Best and leave the rest...
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Alzheimer’s is a devastating diagnosis for the person and their family and friends. One of the best ways to handle this disease is early diagnosis...
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, other than skin cancer. It is the second leading cause of cancer...
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HEALTHY AGING TIP : MAINTAIN A HEALTHY ATTITUDE A healthy life always starts with a healthy attitude and outlook. You must balance any sense of...
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Hot weather is dangerous, and everyone feels the heat differently but for the elderly, heat stroke and heat exhaustion are a real problem. Over 40% of heat-related...
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Did You Know. . . Protection from ultraviolet (UV) radiation is important all year round, not just during the summer or at the...
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Bringing Food to a Picnic or Cookout: * Use an insulated cooler filled with ice or frozen gel packs. Frozen food can also be used...
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“Recognizing and preventing men’s health problems is not just a man’s issue. Because of its impact on wives, mothers, daughters, and sisters, (fathers, brothers and...
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When you’re feeling anxious or stressed, these strategies will help you cope: . Take a time-out. Listen to music, meditate, get a massage, or...
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If you think someone may be having a stoke, act F.A.S.T. and do the following simple test: F – FACE: Ask the person to smile. ...
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Something so many of us take for granted, the ability to quench our thirst. Medically speaking water is necessary for human life yet do we...
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Here are some tips to help you make the best possible food choices: Apples and other fruits should make up part of breakfast....
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KNOW THE FACTS ABOUT HEART DISEASE What is heart disease? Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. More than 600,000...
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Make a Resolution for Healthy Vision ! Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the United States. People are often unaware...
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Tips to prevent holiday stress and depression When stress is at its peak, it’s hard to stop and regroup. Try to prevent stress and depression...
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It has been recognized for many years that people 65 years and older are at greater risk of serious complications from the flu compared with...