Protect your heart: Eat the Mediterranean way
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  • Ask our physician
    My physician told me that I have blockages in my arteries. He's referred me to Deborah Heart and Lung Center, but said that I might need intervention or surgery, depending on the severity of the problem. What’s the difference between intervention and surgery? —John T., Toms River
  • A grand opening
    The Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate at Deborah Heart and Lung Center This new program offers the latest in treatment, education and management for patients with diabetes.
  • Deborah’s a Top 50 Hospital!
    Deborah Heart and Lung Center has been named one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by Thomson Reuters in a study of more than 1,000 hospitals.
  • Hope for severe asthma sufferers
    Millions of Americans suffer from asthma, a lung problem characterized by swelling and narrowing in the airways, leading to wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and coughing.
  • Deborah’s hybrid OR
    Deborah Heart and Lung Center’s new planned hybrid operating room (OR), scheduled to open in 2012 with state-of the- art technology, will offer our patients advanced care surgical options.
  • Cold weather comfort food
    Whether you’re watching the big football game or unwinding after a day sledding with your kids, these healthy recipes are sure to keep you feeling in the spirit of the season.
  • Stay sharp!
    Have you ever walked into a room and then suddenly forgot why you entered? Memory loss can be troubling, especially if you have a family history of Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia.
  • Deborah specialists in your community!
    Want to see Deborah Heart and Lung Center specialists closer to home? Now you can.
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  • Take heart Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans.
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  • Chest pain: When it’s not a heart attack Jan had never had any heart problems, but when she started feeling chest pains one evening after dinner she called 911.
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  • Kick the (soda) can Sugar-sweetened soft drinks are the beverage of choice for many people.
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