RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Coronary artery disease is a condition that develops when the major blood vessels that supply blood, oxygen and nutrients to the heart, become damaged. Typically, the source of this damage is plaque build-up and inflammation, which narrows the coronary arteries, and decreases blood flow to the heart. Coronary artery disease usually develops over the course of many ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- At age 24, Albert Verona weighed 360 pounds, had high blood pressure, high cholesterol and border-line diabetes. Having little energy to do anything, he would come home from his job as a security guard, eat and go to sleep. “Before I gained weight I had always been athletic, but it got to the point where I could not run at all. A mile would have been a marathon for ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- For nurses, there is no greater joy than being a nurse. That’s why the Valley Hospital has launched it's Volunteer Nurse Program, designed for nurses who have retired or for a range of reasons are taking a break in their nursing careers. Volunteer nursing allows former nurses to do what they love in a time frame that fits their lifestyles.The program began in the Fall ...

PARK RIDGE, N.J. -- The new Healthy LifeWays: Valley’s Center for Pediatric Wellness and Weight Management has opened in Park Ridge, and provides a comprehensive program of medical and behavioral health to help overweight and obese children and teenagers lose weight, improve their health, and reduce their risk of developing chronic illnesses. Founded and directed by Valley Medical Group ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Heart failure may sound alarming, but an estimated 5 million Americans are currently living with the chronic condition. Heart failure is the result of the heart muscle weakening, limiting the heart’s ability to circulate enough blood to meet the body's needs. This lack of circulation can cause shortness of breath, fatigue and swelling in the legs. When fluid builds up ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- As we look towards 2016, many of us will be making lists of New Year’s resolutions. Oftentimes, our goals focus on achieving physical wellness through consistent exercise and healthy eating. Both of these goals are integral parts of overall wellbeing — but what happens when diet and exercise is not enough?According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Winter is a wonderful time of the year. It is filled with sledding, snowy landscapes and hot cocoa by a cozy fire. Unfortunately, along with all of the joys of winter, we also find ourselves faced with the arrival of the flu season, reminds Jane Clementi, Supervisor of Public Health for The Valley Hospital Department of Community Health."Although the flu season ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Today’s teens are faced with enormous amounts of stress and, if it is not properly managed, this stress can lead to unhealthy habits and behaviors.“Pressure for adolescents is off the charts because academics are more rigorous and because social media provides 24/7 exposure to one’s peers. Peer pressure is tremendous and it really weighs on them,” said Dr. Jodie Katz, ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- According to the Center for Disease Control, about half of all adults in the United States - 117 million people - have one or more chronic health conditions. For people managing a chronic health condition like congestive heart failure or diabetes, undergoing medical treatment or recovering from surgery, maintaining optimum health can require the involvement of ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Referred to as 'Open Table for medical appointments,'aApps like ZocDoc and InQuicker are making it easier than ever before for patients to schedule visits to the doctor and trips to the emergency room via smartphones and laptops.Valley Health System – which includes The Valley Hospital, Valley Medical Group and Valley Home Care – is using both services to simplify ...