“I turned,” says BrIan Ganton Jr., “and immediately knew I shouldn’t have.” When pain relievers, steroids and narcotics didn't work, the 51-year old turned to a neurosurgeon to repair his slipped disk.
Most people find it difficult to imagine themselves someday needing long-term care. But it’s a fact that as modern medicine helps us live longer, more and more of us reach a stage when daily help becomes a necessity. Insurance you buy today could make your life easier in years to come.
We’ve all heard about migraine headaches, but is everything we’ve heard on the level? June is National Migraine Awareness Month; test your knowledge with this quiz
"The objects, color and materials around us actually have a physical effect on us and how we feel." Thanks to the initiative of a former patient and her friend, cancer care will soon take place in a soothing new space.
“I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” calls the voice in the classic tv commercial. Most of us have seen it, and maybe we’ve even made fun of it. But the fact is, falls will become not a laughing matter but a serious threat to our mobility and independence.
The Saint Barnabas Living Donor Institute is designed to promote living donation with minimally invasive surgery and better communication among donor registries, allowing David Darby to donate his kidney to a stranger so that his brother could get one too.
Yearning for a delicious but natural sweet fix? Discover the lucuma, an exotic subtropical fruit native to the cool highlands of Peru and learn how to incorporate its smooth, citrusy flavors into your kitchen.
Get out... (outside, that is!). From organized bike rides to waterside walks, we make it easy for you to experience the county’s natural wonders close to home with this handy guide.
Looking for the best parks for some off-leash exercise? Bergen Country has more than a handful to choose from. Pack a water bowl and your pup's favorite toys and let us know which is your favorite.
Having trouble finding nutritional balance? Here’s a simple but powerful strategy- keep the color spectrum in mind when wheeling your shopping cart through the produce aisle, and add some vibrant hues to your skillet, saucepan or salad bowl. The health benefits will naturally follow!
Really great taste without the guilt. That’s what you’ll get in this trio of satisfying dishes. All take 30 minutes or less to prepare and all use healthy, everyday ingredients—and none of the additional sugar, fat and calories that can derail your diet.
American craft distillers are pioneering some delicious variations on the classic botanical spirit. This summer, ditch the tonic, which would overpower the delicate flavors, and add fresh fruit or herbs to your glass.
