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Physical therapy improves balance and prevents falls
By Jerry Moczerniuk P.T., D.P.T. esearch has shown that approximately 1/3 of all adults over the age of 65 suffer from at least one fall annually, the prevalence increases to 50 percent in adults over the age of 80. My goal for writing this article is to help the reader understand the reasons why adults…
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CentraState receives award for quality care for stroke patients
CentraState Medical Center, for a third year in a row, has received the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award.The award recognizes CentraState’s commitment and success in implementing excellent care for stroke patients, according to evidence-based guidelines.To receive the Gold Plus award, CentraState achieved 75 percent or…
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Center for Balance adds diagnostic testing in Old Bridge
A ccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year one in every three adults age 65 and older falls.These falls can cause moderate to severe injuries, such as hip fractures and head traumas, and can increase the risk of early death. At the Center for Balance at Raritan Bay Medical Center…
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Which type of weight-loss surgery procedure is right for you?
By Seun Sowemimo, M.D., F.A.C.S. A s a bariatric surgeon at CentraState Medical Center, I have performed hundreds of weight-loss surgery operations.The most important topic I discuss with new patients is which procedure is best for them.While the decision is ultimately made by the patient, I offer my medical recommendation based upon their medical history,…
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Non-smoking women still at higher risk for lung cancer
By Nirav N. Shah, D.O. I t’s common knowledge that smoking causes lung cancer. But what many Americans don’t know is that one in five women who will contract lung cancer this year in this country have never smoked a tobacco product in their lives. More than half of non-smokers with lung cancer are women.…
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Become a sharper shopper
I t’s easy to be influenced by the large print claims on packages. “It really takes a savvy consumer to get past the marketing hype and gimmicks,” says Dr. Natalie Digate Muth. With a few steps you can buy more nutritious products. “Look at the ingredient list; how long is it? How many words to…
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Health&Fitness
By Bev Bennett CTW Features With every bite you give yourself a thumbs-up for eating foods designed to boost your nutrition. You’re getting more fiber, more protein, less fat or more vitamins and minerals because you’re eating certain ingredients touted for their health benefits. But before you get too selfcongratulatory, take a second look. Some…
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Food myths
Does the truth match the hype of these touted foods? 1. Acai berries This “miracle” fruit, promoted for its antioxidant content, is so uncommon you’re more likely to find it as a juice or supplement. However, it’s on a list of foods you should kick to the curb for not living up to the nutrition…
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High school student earns national honor
The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) has announced that Freehold High School student Joshua Olayinka of Freehold has been selected for membership. The announcement was made by NSHSS founder and chairman Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that established the Nobel prize. The society recognizes top scholars at the high school…
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