Wellness Waves
15 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWelcome to Wellness Waves, the essential podcast source for in-demand health care information. Tune in to hear experts from New Jersey’s largest hospital, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, New Jersey, discuss relevant wellness related topics.
The material provided through these podcasts is intended to be used as general information only and should not replace the advice of your physician. Always consult your physician for individual care.
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Episodes
Listen to Your Heart: What Women Need to Know for Cardiac Health
February 22, 2024 07:00 - 23.7 MBCardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women in the US and is responsible for one of out every three deaths each year. However, only 44% of women recognize that cardiovascular disease is their greatest health threat. Heart disease and stroke can affect women of any age, so it is important for women to understand their risk factors and family history. Life events like pregnancy and menopause can also impact heart health. Stress can also play a role which is why it is importa...
Bringing Health Equity to Medical Research
February 21, 2024 07:00 - 7.65 MBBergen New Bridge Medical Center's new Research & Innovation Center is focused on advancing medical research with a specific emphasis on the importance of healthcare equity. The Medical Center supports the participation of representative subjects in clinical trials and data collection projects – studies must include all genders, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds to provide the most comprehensive results. The Center will redesign healthcare delivery and therapeutics for the patients it se...
Silent Disease: Diabetes Awareness Is Critical to Your Health & Wellness
November 17, 2023 07:00 - 9.61 MBDiabetes has reached a crisis point in the United States. According to the CDC, cases of diabetes have risen to an estimated 37.3 million in this country. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. What can Americans do to prevent diabetes? What can those living with diabetes do to better manage their health? Good nutrition is an important tool in the prevention of this disease and is essential to those already diagnosed. Making the right dietary choices can limit the impact ...
Improve the Quality of Your Life: Benefits of Occupational, Physical & Speech Therapy
May 03, 2023 05:00 - 17.7 MBBergen New Bridge Medical Center offers a variety of Acute Rehabilitation Services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology to their patients and long-term care residents. The latest program being offered by the Medical Center is therapeutic intervention for those grappling with lymphedema. The overall goal of rehabilitation services at Bergen New Bridge is to improve a patient's level of functioning and quality of life by assisting them with achieving ...
The Road to Recovery: Substance Use Disorder Trends & Treatments
April 18, 2023 05:00 - 26.7 MBIn a recently released survey on drug use in America, more than 20 percent of those age 12 or older said they used illicit drugs in the past year. More than nine million Americans misused opioids during that same period. The pandemic exacerbated substance use disorders in this country with overdose deaths reaching record levels. What tools do substance use disorder clinicians have to treat addiction? With seven out of ten Americans who had a substance use disorder considering themselves to ...
Healthcare You Need in Your Community: CareRite Now at Inserra Supermarkets
February 14, 2023 06:00 - 11.5 MBBergen New Bridge Medical Center has established a new line of services through its CareRite Now partnership with Inserra Supermarkets, bringing convenient quality healthcare directly into the communities it serves. The experienced healthcare providers staffing CareRite Now include physicians and nurse practitioners. These centers will provide sick and wellness visits, physicals, vaccinations, point-of-care testing including COVID, flu and RSV, lab testing, blood draws, and EKGs. The new Ca...
Mind-Body Connection of Eating Disorders: How to Treat Both for Overall Health
January 30, 2023 06:00 - 17.2 MBEating disorders are one of the deadliest mental illnesses, second only to opioid overdose. Eating disorders affect at least nine percent of the population worldwide and more than 28 million Americans will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime. Since the pandemic, these numbers have only continued to rise. For those who are uninsured or underinsured, many do not have access to treatment. The new Center for Eating Disorders & Body Positivity at Bergen New Bridge accepts all patients ...
Monkeypox, COVID-19, and Polio – What You Need To Know
September 06, 2022 05:00 - 11 MBJoin our Chief Medical Officer as he shares the latest information on monkeypox including symptoms, risk factors, and vaccination availability; COVID-19 variants and the timeframe for an updated booster for the fall; Polio and the importance of being vaccinated and who may need a booster.
Modern Day Application of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
June 01, 2022 05:00 - 28.8 MBModern Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is very safe and effective. It is a viable treatment option for patients whose medication or other treatments have failed to ease symptoms associated with some mental health issues. Today's ECT has evolved into a valuable treatment tool recognized by the National Institute of Mental Health, American Psychiatric Association, American Medical Association, and the U.S. Surgeon General. This episode will review the modern day application of Electroconvulsive...
Bariatric Surgery and Healthy Weight Management
March 29, 2022 05:00 - 8.08 MBDr. Kollar talks about bariatric surgery and healthy weight management. Dr. Kollar discusses who is the ideal candidate for weight loss surgery, when is the perfect time for surgery, and the health benefits that it can provide.
Understanding the Omicron COVID-19 Surge: Symptoms, Tests, Vaccines, and Treatments
February 01, 2022 06:00 - 17.3 MBDr. Gian Varbaro discusses the Omicron COVID-19 variant: its symptoms, testing, vaccines and treatments.
Young People Facing Anxiety, Depression During Pandemic Offered New Hope — and a New Program ...
September 20, 2021 06:00 - 19.4 MBChildren and adolescents never infected with the COVID-19 virus are displaying some of the most severe pandemic-related complications. Rates of anxiety, depression, eating disorders and suicidal thoughts have risen considerably among young people across America, including in New Jersey, since the pandemic began in early 2020.
Young People Facing Anxiety, Depression During Pandemic Offered New Hope — and a New Program — with Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
September 20, 2021 05:00 - 19.4 MBChildren and adolescents never infected with the COVID-19 virus are displaying some of the most severe pandemic-related complications. Rates of anxiety, depression, eating disorders and suicidal thoughts have risen considerably among young people across America, including in New Jersey, since the pandemic began in early 2020.
The Third Shot and COVID-19 Boosters
September 08, 2021 05:00 - 24.9 MBThe importance of getting vaccinated, understanding variants and emerging from the pandemic.
COVID-19 Vaccine Update
May 11, 2021 05:00 - 49.8 MBJoin Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Gian Varbaro as he discusses the COVID-19 vaccines and the importance of vaccination.