RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Getting enough sleep is a critical part of youth growth and development, especially in young children. However, studies have shown that 15 to 20 percent of one to three year olds experience nightwakings, and don't sleep full nights. “Inappropriate sleep associations are the primary cause of frequent nightwakings," said Dr. Stephanie Zandieh, director of the ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Valley Hospital doesn't only care for patients and their families. Thanks to a new recognition by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Valley’s commitment to recycling and the environment has been rewarded with an outstanding achievement award.Valley was lauded for its recycling efforts, which include solid waste, medical waste, recycled waste and ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- For those seeking cancer care in northern New Jersey, the future just got brighter. Valley Health System has recently partnered with the Mount Sinai Health System to offer a new, state-of- the-art, comprehensive cancer care system in the comfort of the suburbs.The partnership will enable Valley to provide enhanced inpatient and outpatient cancer services by offering ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Are you a smoker or tobacco user? Do you know what the greatest cause of death is from cigarette smoking? Most people would say lung cancer. True, smoking is the leading cause of this cancer, which kills approximately 160,000 Americans a year. But what many don't realize is that cigarettes may cause even more deaths from heart attack—smoking is believed to be ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The recent catastrophic NJ Transit train accident in Hoboken highlights one of the perils of undiagnosed sleep apnea, which poses a threat to transportation operators and the public alike. In the accident, the engineer unexpectedly fell asleep at the wheel due to a medical condition which causes sleepiness. Anytime a public transit operator becomes drowsy, or worse, ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- A physician at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood is taking questions from parents via Facebook through Friday, Nov. 18, about anxiety and stress in children.Kai-Ping Wang, M.D., Medical Director of Pediatric Psychiatry, Valley Medical Group, will lead the Q&A on anxiety in young children, tweens and teens.While some amount of anxiety is normal and can even be ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 a.m. this Sunday, which means setting our clocks back an hour and — for many of us — enjoying an extra hour of sleep. Thanks to that extra hour, "falling back" isn't as disruptive to our bodies as "springing forward." Daylight saving time originated as an attempt to save energy during World War I. Contrary ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Getting the kids ready to go back to school often involves shopping for supplies and clothes and attempting to establish a normal sleep routine. However, another key part of ensuring that children are prepared to tackle the new school year is sending them to school with a healthy lunch. Fortunately, getting an 'A' in flavor and nutrition is easier than most think.Dr. ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States and according to the American Heart Association, a heart attack strikes every 43 seconds. Although the statistics are worrisome, knowing a person's risk for a heart attack as well as the signs and symptoms of one can head off potential episodes.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- or CDC -- ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- While October is a month known for pumpkin picking, hayrides and beautiful fall foliage, it's also synonymous with breast cancer awareness. However, by performing regular breast self-exams throughout the year instead of in October only, cancer can be identified and treated with a greater success rate.The first step to properly performing a breast self-exam is for you ...