Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Post bariatric surgery exercise: Take it outside!
By Ayotunde Adeyeri, M.D., FASMBS After weight loss surgery it is important to stick to the personalized diet and exercise plan your bariatric surgeon has recommended for you. If your weight loss surgeon has cleared you to start exercising, consider taking it outdoors now that spring is here. The average American spends about 90 percent…
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Neck pain is a common problem, but you don’t need to live with it
By Dr. Christopher Russo Has neck pain prevented you from doing things you want to do? Has is caused you to miss out on certain activities? Has it caused you to have less energy, interfered with your concentration, or made you grumpy? Has neck pain stopped you from getting things done or playing with your…
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Patients can now find Saint Peter’s physicians and schedule appointments online
Saint Peter’s Healthcare System introduced a new service that helps patients more seamlessly access Saint Peter’s physicians via online scheduling. The service facilitates online appointment-making with participating providers across dozens of specialties, with additional physicians, specialties and appointment availability to be added in coming months. This service is powered by digital health marketplace Zocdoc. To…
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Bartley Healthcare to hold free Stroke Awareness Seminar May 12
Bartley Healthcare, Jackson, welcomes the community to participate in a free seminar on Stroke Awareness on May 12 at 5:30 p.m. The facility is located at 175 Bartley Road. May is Stroke Health Month, and Bartley Healthcare is sponsoring a presentation to help more people understand the disease. Stroke is the fourth leading cause of…
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Treat skin with care
According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer accounts for the largest number of cancer diagnoses in the United States. Each year, nearly five million Americans are treated for skin cancer, with most cases being nonmelanoma skin cancer, typically diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma. But skin cancer is not the only…
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Keep skin healthy by knowing sunscreen facts
The best way to care for skin is to be smart about sun exposure. Too much unprotected exposure to the sun can cause a host of problems, from premature wrinkling to skin cancer. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, millions of cases of skin cancer are reported each year, and many more may go…
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Prevent injuries with physical therapy
By Jerry Moczerniuk P.T., D.P.T. As physical therapists, a majority of our practice focuses on rehabilitating clients who sustained some form of musculoskeletal or neurological injury. This is the classic model of physical therapy practice. But, with direct access to physical therapy in New Jersey, the role of PT in health enhancement and injury prevention…
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Community Medical Center offers support for those with diabetes
Diabetes is a serious and complicated disease, but it doesn’t have to control your life. The Center for Diabetes Education at Community Medical Center, Toms River, a RWJBarnabas Health facility, can show you how to take that first step toward gaining control and managing your diabetes. The free monthly support groups and education programs provide…
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The common misconception about constipation
By Ken Freedman, D.C. Most people suffering from constipation would never think about how helpful visiting a chiropractor can be for their digestive function. However, if you are suffering from constipation, a chiropractor may be the very person you want to see. Constipation is a condition where individuals have difficulty emptying their bowels. A number…
