Tag: Health & FItness
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RWJBarnabas Health embarks on system-wide initiative to end racism
RWJBarnabas Health has amplified its efforts to address equity and systemic racism to promote an antiracist culture throughout the organization and the communities it serves. “Ending Racism, Together” focuses on creating racial, ethnic and cultural equity, prioritizing those communities that are most disenfranchised and experience poor health, and social, economic, and educational outcomes due to…
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Health Matters 12/11: Breaking the Cycle of Intergenerational Trauma
By Peter Maclearie, MSW, LCSW Psychological trauma – emotional damage that occurs as a result of a distressing event or series of events – can be caused by many things, from a sudden, unexpected incident such as the loss of a loved one, to long-term exposure to abuse. And while in some cases the origin…
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Saint Peter’s University Hospital receives top recognition for women’s health
Saint Peter’s University Hospital has once again been named one of America’s Best Hospitals by the Women’s Choice Award. The award signifies that Saint Peter’s is one of the top healthcare providers in the country based on a review of nearly 5,000 hospitals, according to information provided by the hospital. Saint Peter’s has been recognized…
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Health Matters 12/4: Physical Therapy Can Help Speed Recovery After Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery
By Sangita Verma, PT, DPT, MBA, GCS After hip or knee replacement surgery, many patients are eager to return to the activities they love – from golfing and gardening to playing tennis or simply playing with the grandkids. Physical therapy plays an important role in the recovery process. With exercises designed to strengthen the muscles…
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Falls can be fatal for seniors
According to the National Council on Aging, “Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. Falls threaten seniors’ safety and independence and generate enormous economic and personal costs.” But those over 65 are not the only people who should be concerned with fall risk. A study including “105 people ages…
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Health Matters: Long-Term High Cholesterol Can Affect Your Long-Term Health
Cholesterol – the waxy substance found in your blood and produced naturally by your liver– is essential to building healthy cells. But high levels of the substance can lead to fatty deposits and blockages that make it difficult for blood to flow through your arteries. Over time, this reduced blood flow can cause damage throughout…
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Health Matters 11/20: Opening the Door to Communication with Young Children
By Chelsea DeMaio, L.C.S.W. Getting your children to talk to you can sometimes feel harder than getting them to eat their vegetables or brush their teeth. But creating an environment in which your children feel safe to express their thoughts and feelings is just as important to their well-being as helping them with their school…
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Health Matters 11/13: Don’t Close Your Eyes to Sleep Disorders
By David B. Cohn, M.D. Occasionally, everyone has problems sleeping. But if you regularly cannot get a good night’s sleep, or your snoring is disrupting the sleep of a loved one, you may suffer from a sleep disorder. A sleep disorder can adversely affect health, work performance, school and relationships, so it is important to…
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Relieving arthritis pain
An estimated 27 million Americans have some form of osteoarthritis (OA). OA is the most common form of arthritis and is usually caused by the deterioration of the joint beginning with the articular cartilage. Risk factors associated with OA include trauma, previous surgery involving the joint, obesity, and a lifestyle that excessively loads or stresses…
