How to Overcome Quarantine Fatigue and Post-Quarantine Stress
More people have experienced anxiety, depression, loneliness, increased stress and burnout during the pandemic. Hackensack Meridian Health suggests ways to improve your mood.
Health & Wellness
NJ may drop need for parent permission for student health surveys
Parents could still opt their child out of anonymous surveys about substance use and sexual behavior, but their active permission may no longer be needed.
Your Annual Checkup Is More Important Than Ever – Here’s Why
Many have be diligent about hand-washing, mask-wearing and more. But there’s another key task you shouldn't avoid: Seeing your doctor for your annual checkup.
Breaking Down Common Myths About the COVID-19 Vaccine
Our friends at Hackensack Meridian Health join us to break down some common myths about the COVID-19 vaccine as it starts to become more widely available.
Hospitals, already reeling, face $38M in cuts in new NJ budget
To reduce state spending more than $19 million, Gov. Phil Murphy would cut charity care and graduate medical education. That would reduce a federal match.
Coronavirus makes housing’s health and cost struggles worse
Even before the pandemic, 1 in 10 New Jersey adults was considered "housing unstable," either without a steady place to live or worried they'd lose it.
NJ task force spends hours on question of banning vape flavors
A task force appointed by Gov. Phil Murphy heard more than three hours of testimony for and against a sweeping crackdown on electronic cigarettes.
Superstorm Sandy caused $3B in health impacts, says new report
More than $540 million in illness-related costs were inflicted in New Jersey by Superstorm Sandy, according to a new report on health and climate change.
Bill mandates eye exams for all kids (though most don’t need it)
Ophthalmologists stand to gain a lot of work from the proposal but say it's an unnecessary burden on children and families. Improve screenings, they say.