Most people believe that eating a healthy diet plus daily exercise equals a long and healthy life, but there’s one important element that this equation doesn’t take into account. Mental health is another key component. Throughout our lives, we all face challenges that test our emotional health. Learn ways to help you boost your mental health with these tips!

Staying hydrated is usually the last thing on our minds when we’re running errands or having a busy day at work. Most people are advised to drink six to eight glasses of water each day to maintain good health, but the vast majority of us fail to even drink a full glass of water each day. Professional soccer player, Christie Pearce and Hackensack Meridian Health’s spokesperson for K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, discusses the importance of hydration. Watch this video to gain some tips on how to make getting the proper hydration part of your daily routine!

Hackensack Meridian Health wants to help you check off “update immunizations” on your child’s back-to-school list. But before you schedule an appointment at one of our many facilities to get your child’s vaccinations up-to-date, find out what every parent should know about immunizations. Learn important information about immunizations here.