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3 Thing You Can Do Right Now to Reduce Seasonal Allergy Symptoms

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Mohammad A Younus, M.D. contributes to topics such as Allergy and Immunology  

Hackensack NJ, If you suffer from seasonal allergies, being outside around this time of year can feel like torture for you. Sneezing, itchy eyes and hives are classic symptoms that can make your time outside very uncomfortable.

While your doctor may suggest that you take medication, for some people, medication may not be enough. Adopting lifestyle habits which limit your exposure to pollen may make it more pleasant to live through allergy season.

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Can COVID Cause Pain in Your Knees, Hips & Other Joints?

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Clinical Contributors to this Story Ahmed Siddiqi, D.O. contributes to topics such as Orthopedic Surgery.

Hackensack NJ, COVID-19 is characterized by a variety of symptoms—some common to respiratory illness (fever, cough, runny nose) and others altogether strange (loss of taste and smell and “foggy brain”). Although some COVID-19 patients have complained of joint pain, new research has quantified the prevalence of the symptom and is beginning to reveal the causes behind it.

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Hackensack Meridian Health Names Linda A. McHugh as Chief Experience and People Officer

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Hackensack NJ, Hackensack Meridian Health is pleased to welcome Linda A. McHugh, M.T., MBA as chief experience and people officer, responsible for the strategic management and delivery of all experience, hospitality and people programs, policies, processes, and practices for the network.

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Four of Ten Young Adults Nervous to Return to Social Interaction

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Ridgewood NJ, this chart caught our eye, primarily because it underscores the extent to which stress, anxiety, isolation, and other mental health aspects of lock down have hit young people hard, despite the fact severe disease and death form the virus has been overwhelmingly among seniors.

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Are Naps Good for You?

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By David Goldstein, M.D.

Hackensack NJ, we have always been big proponents of “cat naps” during the day, according to Doctor David Goldstein  ,”sleep is essential for a healthy mind and body. You feel better, perform better at work and enjoy your days more when you are well rested. And without quality sleep on a regular basis, you’re at an increased risk for diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and obesity. But where do naps come in?”

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Hackensack Meridian Health :Throw These Items Away During Extended Power Outages

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Hackensack NJ, Emergencies can happen at any time. Especially during the winter months along the East Coast where nor’easters and blizzards can strike, leaving residents without power for extended periods of time.

One of the most important things to consider in a power outage is the items in your refrigerator and freezer. If you’re without power for more than a couple of hours, there’s a risk that food inside can grow bacteria to dangerous levels and medications can become ineffective. Here’s what you need to know:

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New Jersey’s largest health network administered its 100,000th vaccine, marking major milestone in the fight against COVID-19

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Hackensack NJ, Hackensack Meridian Health, the largest and most integrated health network in New Jersey, announced today that it has administered its 100,000th COVID-19 vaccine on February 12, 2021. The network reached this major milestone just two months after it launched its vaccination deployment program on December 15, 2020.

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What Ingredients are Really in the COVID Vaccines

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Clinical Contributors to this Story Juan C. Ravell, M.D. Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack NJ, The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines were given Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in mid-December 2020. Prior to authorization by the FDA, these vaccines underwent the same rigorous safety and effectiveness standards as all other vaccines. Quickly, vaccine distribution began, starting with health care professionals on the frontlines of patient care.

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Hackensack Meridian Health is now offering COVID-19 vaccinations to New Jersey’s Fire, Police and EMS personnel

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Hackensack NJ, Hackensack Meridian Health, the largest and most integrated health network in New Jersey, today announced that it is now offering COVID-19 vaccinations to New Jersey’s dedicated first responders including fire, police and EMS personnel.

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HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH VACCINATES MORE THAN 13,000 FRONTLINE TEAM MEMBERS & PHYSICIANS

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Hackensack NJ, Hackensack Meridian Health, the largest and most integrated health network in New Jersey, has administered COVID-19 vaccinations to more than 13,000 frontline team members and physicians and is now opening scheduling to additional team members and physicians. The move is designed to increase voluntary participation and ensure that the maximum number of team members are vaccinated as quickly as possible.

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Hackensack Meridian Health : Common Myths about COVID-19 Vaccines Explained

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Clinical Contributors to this Story Thomas Bader, M.D. contributes to topics such as Medical Quality.

Hackensack NJ, With countries across the world beginning their COVID-19 vaccination plans, there’s a lot of information to consider before signing up to get your first shot.

As always while making a medical decision, you should talk to your doctor about the vaccine. Your doctor should have the latest information about the vaccine, availability and when you can it.

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Hackensack Meridian Health : Behind the COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Process

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Clinical Contributors to this Story  Ihor Sawczuk, M.D. contributes to topics such as Medical Research, Urology.

Hackensack NJ, The United States has begun to roll out COVID-19 vaccines in an effort to help stop the pandemic. Millions of people will line up across the country to get the vaccine, expected to be approved by the U.S. government.

For many, we’ve never really thought about the approval process that every vaccine, including the COVID-19 vaccine, must go through before getting approved for public use. It’s an extensive and rigorous process to ensure it’s safe before it can be distributed to the community.

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FTC Challenges Hackensack Meridian Health Proposed Acquisition of Englewood Healthcare Foundation

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Hackensack NJ, The Federal Trade Commission has filed an administrative complaint (a public version of which will be available and linked to this news release as soon as possible), and authorized a suit in federal court, to block Hackensack Meridian Health, Inc.’s proposed acquisition of Englewood Healthcare Foundation.

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How Long Does Coronavirus Last On Clothes?

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John Sensakovic, M.D.  Hackensack Meridian Health contributes to topics such as Infectious Diseases

Ridgewood  NJ, After you return home from your weekly supermarket run, do you throw what you wore straight into the laundry machine to avoid picking up the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)? What about after you visit the barber shop? Some people feel calmer and more in control when they remove clothing that they’ve worn in public in case it was exposed to COVID-19.

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Is It Safe to Date During the Coronavirus Pandemic?

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Clinical Contributors to this Story Andrew S Habib, M.D. contributes to topics such as Family Medicine at Hackensack Meridian Health

Ridgewood NJ, Months have passed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and there’s no end in sight. If you’re single and had planned to wait until the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was gone before dating, you may be having second thoughts. Fortunately, with technology and creativity, you can meet someone new and spend quality time together.

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