Morris/Essex Health & Life

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Where To Get Your Mammogram

A doctor explains that it's best to have one in a comprehensive breast center with a staff fully trained for appropriate follow-up.
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Banishing Back Pain

Learn what causes back pain, how it can be prevented and what to do if it strikes.
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52 Ways to Get Healthy and Happy

Has your new year's resolution already fallen by the wayside? Have no fear—we’ve got a whole card pack of ideas that will help you get back on track for a better-than-ever 2018!
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Neighborhood Watcher

WNBC’S investigation reporter Chris Glorioso is always on the move—whether he's checking government spending or squeezing in a morning workout.
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Farm Fresh

Fresh ’n healthy produce isn’t just a summer delight—these Morris and Essex farmers markets are open year-round:
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National Margarita Day

Didn’t get your fill of tequila on National Margarita Day (February 22)? Pull up a chair at one of these Morris and Essex bars, which are serving the signature cocktail with some delicious twists every day. And if you’re a DIYer, turn to page 82 for a bloody good Blood Orange Margarita recipe!
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Become A Donor

With a number of blood donation centers and drives around both Morris and Essex counties, it’s easy to help those in need of a life-saving transfusion. Hospitals are looking for suitable donors of all blood types—all you have to do is set up an appointment—so head to one of these places:
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Take A Shot

Amateur and professional photographers alike can find plenty of picture-worthy places in the area, so start snapping at one of these spots:
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#1 in the Nation

Patients get a new lease on life at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in the top living donor kidney transplant program in the U.S.
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A Proven Leader

Bruce Schonbraun brings many strengths to his new role as chairman of the board of trustees for Saint Barnabas Medical Center.
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Winning Recognition for High Quality

Saint Barnabas Medical Center earned a regional-level excellence award based on the well-known Malcolm Baldrige criteria for organizational distinction.
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December Dine Out

Why should we have all the fun? You deserve to take a break and eat out—then tell us about the best in Morris and Essex.
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Get Snapping

Fill your home with the aroma of these festive gingerbread cookies. Your family and friends will thank you!