Health Tips
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Tips to Stay Energetic through the Day
Fatigue and lethargy have become increasingly common complaints in adults. At the Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center, we get numerous people who complain of these problems. Interestingly, a majority of these people are generally healthy. read more›
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Seasonal Health Related Tips
Different seasons bring different climatic variations. Every living being in the world needs to adapt to these changes in order to be healthy. You need to protect yourself against the germs that thrive during certain seasons. The immune system of the body is particularly vulnerable during seasonal changes. read more›
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Importance of Sleep
A recent study conducted by Harvard University proved that sleep is more important than food. The reason is that sleep is your body’s natural repair mechanism. When you sleep, your body is in a highly relaxed mode. The repair mechanism of the body kicks in and mends the stress, strain, and wear and tear that your body suffers throughout the day. read more›
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Tips for Traveling Healthy
Traveling often brings fatigue and stress to the body, making you vulnerable to infections and illnesses. Therefore, it’s best to safeguard yourself against these possibilities when traveling. read more›
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Food and Nutrition Tips
Anyone in the healthcare industry would agree that the food choices we make dictate our health and wellbeing. At the Meadowlands Hospital, we too emphasize the need to follow a well-balanced and nutritious diet to help your body adjust to modern day rigors. read more›
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Tips to Stay Healthy and Fit
Nothing is more important than health. So, stop being overly engrossed in your career and spare some thought to your physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. When you experience wholesome health, your work will improve. A fit physique can also avoid in the dependence of drugs at a later stage in life. read more›
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Kids Health – Top Five Tips
The first five years in the life of a child are extremely crucial in terms of their physical, mental and emotional growth. Something as slight as an ear infection or tooth problem can hamper physical growth and cause untold trauma that affects the overall growth of children. read more›
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Healthy Eating Tips From Dietary Department Director
Worried your blood sugar is spiking too high? Try pairing your carbohydrate-rich snacks with protein, such as an apple with peanut butter. Making your body digest and absorb your food is important, try cooking your pasta al-dente and opt for a baked potato instead of mashed potato. Fiber-filled foods, such as vegetables, are a great addition to your meals that won’t send your blood sugar sky high! read more›
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Flu Vaccination and Flu Prevention
Lynn McVey, CEO and President of Meadowlands Hospital on Flu Vaccination and Flu Prevention Tips. read more›
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How to Talk to Your Kids About a Hurricane
Hurricane Sandy has come and gone, but in its wake we have been left with loss and uncertainty. During this time of uneasy recovery, with loved ones in the hospital and others lost to us, we often overlook the youngest among us who may be dealing with pain we just can’t see. read more›
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Stay Sniffle-Free the Flu Season!
Flu season and cold weather is here, Meadowlands wants to help you stay sniffle-free this fall with some tips and pointers on how to avoid getting sick. There are a number of quick and easy ways to avoid spreading an infection around. This flu season you can help yourself and avoid getting sick. read more›
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Sunscreen Facts
The Emergency Room at Meadowlands Hospital sees an increase of patients with sun poisoning and severe sunburn in the early months, we would like to share some tips with you to prevent this. Spending time in the sun increases the risk of sun cancer and early skin aging. To reduce this risk, consumers should regularly use sun block and sunscreen. Sun block or sunscreen is a lotion, spray or gel that contains one or more UV filters that reflect the sun's ultraviolet radiation from the skin. If a product states “Suntan Lotion” it does not have any protective sunscreen! read more›
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Detection of Colorectal Cancer
Not including skin cancer, colorectal cancer is the third most frequently diagnosed cancer in men and women and the second highest cause of cancer deaths in the US. Yet when detected early, it is highly curable. This type of cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow in the lining of the large intestine (colon) or rectum. read more›
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Women's Health News by Dr. Lev Kandinov
Mutations or variations in genes passed from parent to child can drastically raise the risk of certain cancers. In fact, certain inherited syndromes carry a nearly 50-100% chance of getting certain types of cancers. Inherited cancer risk means that a higher frequency cancer occurs in families, as determined by DNA. read more›
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The importance of colonoscopy
Colonoscopy screening saves lives in two important ways:
1. By finding and removing precancerous polyps before they become cancerous
2. By detecting the cancer early when it is most treatable read more›
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Understanding your doctors and other caregivers
It can be difficult to understand what your doctors and other caregivers are telling you about your care and treatment. Here are some questions and answers to help you understand caregivers. read more›
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Help avoid mistakes with your medicines
Who is responsible for your medicines? A lot of people — including you! Medicine mistakes happen every day — at the doctor’s office or hospital, even at home. You can get the wrong amount of medicine. Here are some questions and answers to help you prevent mistakes with your medicine. read more›
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Help prevent medical test mistakes
Medical tests and laboratory tests are important aids for doctors. We want you to be prepared for Your test. read more›
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Help avoid mistakes in your surgery
Mistakes can also happen before, during or after surgery. We want you to avoid them. read more›
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Five things you can do to prevent infection
Avoiding contagious disease like the common cold, strep throat, and the flu is important to everyone. Here are five easy things you can do to fight the spread of infection. read more›
