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Locations and Hospital Affiliation
We have 3 office locations to accommodate our patients in the Mercer and Bucks County areas:
123 Franklin Corner Rd.
Suite 214
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
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1401 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road
Suite 216
Hamilton, NJ 08619
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909 Floral Vale Boulevard
Yardley, PA 19067
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Our physicians and midwives deliver at
Capital Health System's Hopewell Campus
in Pennington, NJ
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7 Heart Healthy Resolutions for 2013
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Are you aware of just how powerful you are? You have the power to stop a killer. All you have to do is adopt a few simple habits that'll put you on the road
Read on for 7 simple steps you need to make so that you can live healthy this year, and for many years to come.
1. Quit smoking. Smoking is one of the most preventable causes of premature death. For one, it increases the risk for heart disease. In addition, when you stop smoking, you help lower your blood pressure and lower your LDL (bad) cholesterol. Simply put, if you want to live longer, stop smoking.
2. Avoid second-hand smoke. For women, we know that even being around smoke increases the risk for heart disease and death. Avoid it whenever possible.
3. Know your numbers. You owe it to yourself to take an active role in your own health. Find out your blood pressure, cholesterol and weight and discuss those numbers with your doctor. With his or her help, you can monitor any changes and make informed decisions.
4. Process out processed foods. In 2013, try switching out just one process food for something you make yourself. It doesn't have to be complicated - it can be as simple as a soup. By switching over from processed foods, which are usually high in sodium, you can make a difference in your blood pressure and overall health.
5. Get moving. It's easy to be sedentary, particularly if you drive to work and sit at a computer all day. Small steps can make a big difference. Try parking further away from the office, choosing the stairs, taking a walk after lunch and standing up every hour at your desk to stretch. If you have a pedometer, aim for 10,000 steps a day. If not, try to get 20 to 30 minutes of moderate activity a day or 150 minutes a week.
6. Get your friends and family on board. Women are the caretakers. Whether we're taking care of our parents, our children, our partners or looking out for friends, we have a unique ability to influence changes in diet and exercise. You can impact a lot of people just through your own choices.
7. Spread awareness. It still comes as a surprise to many people when they learn that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. It's up to all of us to inform our circles of the risks and the actions a person can take to minimize those risks. What seems like a simple conversation could save someone's life.
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Birth Control and Heart Disease:
Are You at Risk?
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If you use hormonal methods of contraception, you should learn how to recognize the signs of birth control related heart disease. Oral contraceptives and other hormonal birth control methods are popular because of their convenience, but they do carry possible side effects, including blood clots and an increased risk of a cardiovascular event.
These cardiac risks only exist while you're using hormonal contraception. If your heart is healthy when you stop taking the pills, there is no scientific evidence that suggests an event will occur alter. Modern birth control pills are lower in estrogen than first-generation pills. However, these pills were intended to be used long-term. So consider alternate birth control methods throughout the duration of your reproductive years.
Although there is a slight increase in cardiovascular risk factors while taking birth control pills, the cardiac risks associated with pregnancy and childbirth are actually higher. If you take birth control pills or use other hormonal contraceptives, undergo regular cholesterol tests. Your doctor can use the results to determine if you're at risk for birth control related heart disease.
Have your blood pressure checked regularly. If your blood pressure is elevated, you might be at an increased risk for heart attack or stroke. Smoking increases the cardiovascular risks associated with hormonal contraception. Discontinue the habit if you use hormonal birth control methods. Consult your doctor or gynecologist for non-hormonal birth control methods.
Source: Livestrong
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February 2013
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Go Red and Become Heart Smart!
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Greetings!
 February is National Heart Awareness Month, and while it may sound like something to celebrate, it's actually about raising awareness for one of the biggest killers of women. The fact is: Heart disease kills one in three women each year - that's approximately one woman every minute.
"It's a man's disease." "But I'm too young." "Breast cancer is the real threat." If you've heard or said any of this before, you're not alone. It's time to set the record straight and start reminding yourself that your health is non-negotiable. To help you separate fact from fiction, please read, Common Myths about Heart Disease, so that together, we can stop this killer once and for all.
Did you know that in your lifetime, your heart will perform more physical work than any other muscle in your body? Your heart truly takes care of you, so it's important that you care for your heart.
To get started, you don't have to do anything life-changing. In fact, small changes are often more effective. We're still very early into 2013, so why not take the time to re-evaluate your resolutions. To begin, here are
7 Resolutions to Improve Heart Health for 2013 and beyond!
It may sound obvious, but losing weight reduces the strain on your body and heart. The amount of calories you need depends on age, and amount of activity you do, but the simple idea is that when you consume too many calories you gain weight, and when you consume too few, you lose weight.
Making small changes to your diet and the way you cook can have a big impact on the amount of calories you consume, without you even realizing it. By incorporating healthy ingredients into recipes, you can reduce the fat and calorie content. It's simpler than it sounds and there are loads of ways you can try it out during National Heart Month. We've assembled a few of our favorite Heart Healthy Recipes to help get you started.
 In addition, nutritional counseling can help you set realistic goals to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Whether you're looking to adopt healthier food choices, understand the nutritional needs of your medical condition or drop those extra pounds, we are here to help! Our registered dietician will work with you to develop a personalized nutrition plan based on your individual needs, effectively addressing your symptoms and medical circumstances. Click here to find out more!
Keeping the health drive going into February is really tricky, especially during the cold weather. For women in their 40s, it can be even harder to lose those stubborn 10 lbs. as your ability to lose weight may become increasingly difficult. However, with the right diet and exercise regimen, you can still lose weight quickly. The key to quick weight loss success, at any age, is consistency in following a precise nutrition and exercise plan. Here are 5 Steps to Help You Quickly Shed Winter Weight.
Lastly, you may have heard that certain types of birth control, such as oral contraceptives and patches, may increase your risk of heart disease or other heart-related issues. While they are generally safe, there are some signs you need to be aware of and can inform one of our physicians, which is why you should read, Birth Control and Heart Disease: Are You at Risk? During your next visit, we can advise you on safe birth-control medications, let you know about the potentially dangerous interactions that can occur (especially if you smoke) and answer any questions you may have.
This Valentine's Day, why not do something special for yourself? In continuing with our mission to help you look and feel your very best, Lawrence OB/GYN's Aesthetic Division is offering an exciting special on Refinity, the revolutionary chemical peel that will help your skin look healthy and radiant. Find out more by clicking here.
Wishing you a very happy - and heart healthy - Valentine's Day!
The Practitioners and Staff of
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Common Myths about Heart Disease
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 The facts are clear. More women die of heart disease than of all forms of cancers combined. Unfortunately, the killer isn't always easy to see. Heart disease is often silent, hidden and misunderstood. Knowing the facts can be the difference between life and death. It's time to uncover the truth about heart disease and make ending it a reality.
Myth: Heart disease is for men, and cancer is the real threat for women.
Fact: Heart disease is a killer that strikes more women than men, and is more deadly than all forms of cancer combined. While one in 31 American women dies from breast cancer each year, heart disease claims the lives of one in three. That's roughly one death each minute.
Myth: Heart disease is for old people.
Fact: Heart disease affects women of all ages. For younger women, the combination of birth control pills and smoking boosts heart disease risks by 20 percent. And while the risks do increase with age, things like overeating and a sedentary lifestyle can cause plaque to accumulate and lead to clogged arteries later in life. But even if you lead a completely healthy lifestyle, being born with an underlying heart condition can be a risk factor.
Myth: Heart disease doesn't affect women who are fit.
Fact: Even if you're a yoga-loving, marathon-running workout fiend, your risk for heart disease isn't completely eliminated. Factors like cholesterol, eating habits and smoking can counterbalance your other healthy habits. You can be thin and have high cholesterol. The American Heart Association recommends you start getting your cholesterol checked at age 20, or earlier, if your family has a history of heart disease. And while you're at it, be sure to keep an eye on your blood pressure at your next check-up.
Myth: I don't have any symptoms
Fact: Sixty-four percent of women who die suddenly of coronary heart disease had no previous symptoms. Because these symptoms vary greatly between men and women, they're often misunderstood. Media has conditioned us to believe that the telltale sign of a heart attack is extreme chest pain. But in reality, women are somewhat more likely to experience shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting and back or jaw pain. Other symptoms women should look out for are dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting, pain in the lower chest or upper abdomen and extreme fatigue.
Myth: Heart disease runs in my family, so there's nothing I can do about it.
Fact: Although women with a family history of heart disease are at higher risk, there's plenty you can do to dramatically reduce it. Simply create an action plan to keep your heart healthy.
Because of healthy choices and knowing the signs, more than 627,000 of women have been saved from heart disease, and 330 fewer are dying per day. What's stopping you from taking action?
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Heart Healthy Recipes
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Believe it or not, eating heart healthy can be equally as delicious as it is good for your body. And if you could save your heart by improving your diet, wouldn't you at least want to give it a try?
The truth is, there are plenty of creative ways to make a tasty, heart healthy dish. And you don't have to be a master chef to whip one up, and do it well. You may even be surprised to learn that the foods you should be eating are things you probably already enjoy.
These delicious, healthy recipes have tons of flavor and are low in saturated fat.. Once you start eating this way, you may wonder why you didn't start sooner. And before you know it, you'll be coming up with your own inspired creations.
Whole-Wheat Pasta with Broccolini and Feta
Toss whole-wheat pasta with tender broccolini, crisp radishes and creamy feta cheese. Top with an orange vinaigrette for a fresh, healthy meal.
Turkey Burgers
Our turkey burger features flavor-filled mix-ins like Worcestershire and hot sauces. We top it off with sweet caramelized onions.
Yummy Wake-Up Smoothies
When a breakfast this delicious is ready in less than 10 minutes, you'll have no reason to skip the most important meal of the day.
 This slimmed-down version of the classic salad has all of the crisp, creamy flavor with less fat and fewer calories. Chewy Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies  Don't skip dessert if you're on a heart-healthy diet, just choose wisely. Reach for one of these chewy cookies, packed with oatmeal and low in saturated fat. Want more mouth-watering and healthy recipes? Visit Food Network.com.
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5 Steps to Quickly Shed Winter Weight
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 According to MSNBC, your metabolism slows at a rate of 5 percent for each decade after you hit the age of 40. If you are over 40, you are going to have to work harder to lose 10 pounds quickly than you did in your 20s and 30s. Eating a well-balanced diet and getting plenty of exercise can help you to lose weight quickly as you get older. Before you make any changes to your diet and exercise plan, speak to your doctor.
Step 1
Follow a reduced calorie diet. You must burn 3,500 calories to lose one pound of fat. To lose weight quickly, take off at least 500 calories from your daily caloric intake. Track the calories in all food items that you eat in a diet journal. Avoid high calorie foods with little nutritional value, such as cookies, candies, chips, soft drinks and pastries. Drink plenty of water and eat lots of fiber to keep your body regular.
Step 2
Exercise for 60 minutes or more daily. You should spend 60 minutes most days of the week participating in some form of moderate-intensity exercise. Examples of activities are jogging, swimming, basketball, soccer and cycling. Besides set workout times, you can burn more calories and lose weight quicker by changing your daily habits. Take walks at lunchtime, use the stairs instead of the elevator and park as far away as possible from the entrance in parking lots.
Step 3
Eliminate Bedtime Snacks. According to the "Dr. Oz Show," people who eat at night gain 19 pounds more per year than people who don't do any nighttime snacking; this is due, in part, to the fact that late-night eaters typically show less discretion when it comes to the type and amount of food they eat. Stop eating at least three hours before bedtime to help drop 10 pounds. If nighttime munching is usually done out of boredom, try taking a bath, giving yourself a manicure, leafing through a magazine or even heading to bed early to curb eating.
Step 4
Eat lean protein sources and control portion sizes. Eat plenty of lean protein to boost your metabolism and lose more weight. At each meal, consume one serving of a lean protein, such as fish, skinless chicken and turkey breast. Controlling your portion sizes is a virtually painless way to cut hundreds of extra calories from your diet. Instead of eliminating your favorite foods, just eat smaller portions and you could lose 10 pounds. Vow to stop eating foods straight from the package, and put them in small bowls or plastic baggies before eating in order to avoid taking in multiple servings. As a rule, avoid eating snack servings any larger than your fist.
Step 5
Weigh yourself daily. When you've overindulged or your pants are suddenly tight, it's easier to just avoid stepping on the scale. But weighing yourself every day can actually help you lose weight because it keeps you accountable for changes in your weight. It also means you can take steps to reverse weight gain before it snowballs into an extra 10, 15 or 20 pounds.
Source: LiveStrong.com
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Our vision is to provide the highest level of care to women through all phases of their lives while helping them to understand how and why their bodies function as they do.
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