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Health and Wellness Articles | Atlantic Health
What are colon polyps?
As we age, it’s common for polyps to grow in the colon or rectum. Learn why colon polyps should be removed, if found during your colonoscopy.
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Trending now
Healthy Living
Can diet and exercise lower your cancer risk?
Learn how lifestyle modifications like diet and exercise can lower your cancer risk with practical advice from Atlantic Health System.
Cancer Care
Pancreatic cancer screening: A lifesaving tool if you’re at high risk
Pancreatic cancer spreads fast—often with no early warning signs. An Atlantic Health expert explains how screenings for high-risk adults is helping detect pancreatic cancer at its earliest stages.
Cancer Care
Do you know your prostate cancer risk?
Learn how genetic testing and counseling can help you understand your hereditary prostate cancer risk from an Atlantic Health expert.
Women's Health
Uterine cancer: Do you know the warning signs?
Uterine cancer is the leading gynecologic cancer, but do you know the warning signs? Learn the warning signs and risk factors for uterine cancer.
Colon cancer screenings
Starting at age 45+, routine colorectal cancer screenings support early detection and prevention.
Learn Your Options
Patient Story
Beating cancer with immunotherapy
When Debi was diagnosed with an aggressive form of lymphoma, doctors at Atlantic Health turned to CAR T-cell immunotherapy—the breakthrough treatment that saved her life.
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Patient stories
Patient Stories
A man defies the lingering effects of stroke with Vivistim technology
After a devastating stroke stole mobility from Kevin’s right hand and arm, a medical team at Atlantic Health helped him defy the odds and reclaim his life through Vivistim technology.
Patient Stories
A prenatal ultrasound reveals baby’s rare disease
When a prenatal ultrasound revealed that Dana’s baby had a rare disease, an Atlantic Health team of pediatric specialists stepped in. Today, Dana’s two-year-old son is thriving.
Patient Stories
Woman beats cancer with breakthrough immunotherapy treatment at Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center
When Debi was diagnosed with an aggressive form of lymphoma, doctors at Atlantic Health turned to CAR T-cell immunotherapy—the breakthrough treatment that saved her life.
Patient Stories
Breathing easy after a double lung transplant, with help from Atlantic Health
Bill’s lungs were failing. With the help of Atlantic Health and New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, he’s breathing free again after a successful and lifesaving lung transplant.
Read All Patient Stories
News & Innovation
FDA OKs new bladder cancer drug
A new medication, trialed at Atlantic Health, offers the opportunity to help treat thousands of patients with bladder cancer with no surgery required.
Read More
Living well
Orthopedics
What is sports medicine?
Learn what sports medicine is and who can benefit from this specialty care from an expert at Atlantic Health.
Mental Wellness
Black maternal health: Support for postpartum depression
In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, we look at risk factors, barriers to care and how to support Black women with anxiety and postpartum depression.
Healthy Living
How yoga and breathwork can improve surgical recovery
Surgery and yoga may seem worlds apart, but together they can help you heal. This Atlantic Health expert explains how gentle movement and breathwork can support surgical recovery.
Patient Stories
A man defies the lingering effects of stroke with Vivistim technology
After a devastating stroke stole mobility from Kevin’s right hand and arm, a medical team at Atlantic Health helped him defy the odds and reclaim his life through Vivistim technology.
Healthy Living
Restore your glow: 5 tips for a spring skin tune-up
Spring is a great time to give your skin a fresh start. An Atlantic Health expert offers five simple tips to help you restore your glow for the warmer weather ahead.
Orthopedics
Thinking about chiropractic care? Here’s how it can help
Discover how this Atlantic Health chiropractor at Atlantic Health Chambers Center for Well-Being is using targeted, hands-on chiropractic care to relieve discomfort and restore movement for patients.
Healthy Living
What’s the most overlooked nutrient in your diet? Fiber
Are you eating enough fiber? For most Americans, the answer is no. An Atlantic Health expert explains why this powerful nutrient deserves a larger role in your diet.
Healthy Living
Can ultra-processed foods fit into a healthy diet? The answer may surprise you
Ultra-processed foods get a bad rap—but do they all deserve it? An Atlantic Health expert shares the ranking system for processed goods, and how to make smarter choices at the grocery store.
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Get health news and updates
Stay informed on the latest advancements in health care from Atlantic Health System and receive news, guidance, and tips for healthier living from our experts.
What are colon polyps?
As we age, it’s common for polyps to grow in the colon or rectum. Learn why colon polyps should be removed, if found during your colonoscopy.
Learn More
Trending now
Healthy Living
Can diet and exercise lower your cancer risk?
Learn how lifestyle modifications like diet and exercise can lower your cancer risk with practical advice from Atlantic Health System.
Cancer Care
Pancreatic cancer screening: A lifesaving tool if you’re at high risk
Pancreatic cancer spreads fast—often with no early warning signs. An Atlantic Health expert explains how screenings for high-risk adults is helping detect pancreatic cancer at its earliest stages.
Cancer Care
Do you know your prostate cancer risk?
Learn how genetic testing and counseling can help you understand your hereditary prostate cancer risk from an Atlantic Health expert.
Women's Health
Uterine cancer: Do you know the warning signs?
Uterine cancer is the leading gynecologic cancer, but do you know the warning signs? Learn the warning signs and risk factors for uterine cancer.
Colon cancer screenings
Starting at age 45+, routine colorectal cancer screenings support early detection and prevention.
Learn Your Options
Patient Story
Beating cancer with immunotherapy
When Debi was diagnosed with an aggressive form of lymphoma, doctors at Atlantic Health turned to CAR T-cell immunotherapy—the breakthrough treatment that saved her life.
Read More
Patient stories
Patient Stories
A man defies the lingering effects of stroke with Vivistim technology
After a devastating stroke stole mobility from Kevin’s right hand and arm, a medical team at Atlantic Health helped him defy the odds and reclaim his life through Vivistim technology.
Patient Stories
A prenatal ultrasound reveals baby’s rare disease
When a prenatal ultrasound revealed that Dana’s baby had a rare disease, an Atlantic Health team of pediatric specialists stepped in. Today, Dana’s two-year-old son is thriving.
Patient Stories
Woman beats cancer with breakthrough immunotherapy treatment at Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center
When Debi was diagnosed with an aggressive form of lymphoma, doctors at Atlantic Health turned to CAR T-cell immunotherapy—the breakthrough treatment that saved her life.
Patient Stories
Breathing easy after a double lung transplant, with help from Atlantic Health
Bill’s lungs were failing. With the help of Atlantic Health and New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, he’s breathing free again after a successful and lifesaving lung transplant.
Read All Patient Stories
News & Innovation
FDA OKs new bladder cancer drug
A new medication, trialed at Atlantic Health, offers the opportunity to help treat thousands of patients with bladder cancer with no surgery required.
Read More
Living well
Orthopedics
What is sports medicine?
Learn what sports medicine is and who can benefit from this specialty care from an expert at Atlantic Health.
Mental Wellness
Black maternal health: Support for postpartum depression
In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, we look at risk factors, barriers to care and how to support Black women with anxiety and postpartum depression.
Healthy Living
How yoga and breathwork can improve surgical recovery
Surgery and yoga may seem worlds apart, but together they can help you heal. This Atlantic Health expert explains how gentle movement and breathwork can support surgical recovery.
Patient Stories
A man defies the lingering effects of stroke with Vivistim technology
After a devastating stroke stole mobility from Kevin’s right hand and arm, a medical team at Atlantic Health helped him defy the odds and reclaim his life through Vivistim technology.
Healthy Living
Restore your glow: 5 tips for a spring skin tune-up
Spring is a great time to give your skin a fresh start. An Atlantic Health expert offers five simple tips to help you restore your glow for the warmer weather ahead.
Orthopedics
Thinking about chiropractic care? Here’s how it can help
Discover how this Atlantic Health chiropractor at Atlantic Health Chambers Center for Well-Being is using targeted, hands-on chiropractic care to relieve discomfort and restore movement for patients.
Healthy Living
What’s the most overlooked nutrient in your diet? Fiber
Are you eating enough fiber? For most Americans, the answer is no. An Atlantic Health expert explains why this powerful nutrient deserves a larger role in your diet.
Healthy Living
Can ultra-processed foods fit into a healthy diet? The answer may surprise you
Ultra-processed foods get a bad rap—but do they all deserve it? An Atlantic Health expert shares the ranking system for processed goods, and how to make smarter choices at the grocery store.
Most recent
Get health news and updates
Stay informed on the latest advancements in health care from Atlantic Health System and receive news, guidance, and tips for healthier living from our experts.