Tag: Health & FItness
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Health Matters 11/6: Ready to Lace Up Your Running Shoes? Read This First
By Megan Advani, P.T., D.P.T. Running has seen a surge in popularity this year. The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted people to lace up their sneakers and head outdoors for this socially distanced exercise that is good for both the body, and the mind. But while the physical and mental benefits of running are many, there…
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Specialized Surgical Center of Central New Jersey opens in East Brunswick
The Specialized Surgical Center of Central New Jersey has opened a location in East Brunswick to perform a wide range of ophthalmic outpatient surgical procedures. With this launch, the Specialized Surgical Center of Central New Jersey, formerly known as the Somerset Eye Institute, PC, joins Virtua Health. “I was fortunate to have my first opportunity…
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Health Matters 10/30: Treatment Can Help Relieve Pain, Restore Fertility in Women With Endometriosis
By Bruce Pierce, M.D. Did you know that endometriosis occurs in about 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)? While the condition is most often diagnosed in women in their 30s and 40s, it can affect younger women as well, including teenagers. It is also…
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Health Matters 10/23: Early Breast Cancer Diagnosis Saves Lives
By Rachel P. Dultz, M.D., F.A.C.S. During their lifetime, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society, and 1 in 39 will die from the disease. However, most women can survive breast cancer if it is found and treated early. In fact, there are more than…
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Health Matters 10/16: Minimally Invasive Treatments Vanish Varicose Veins
By Kenneth A. Goldman, M.D. As you age, the likelihood of developing varicose veins increases. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, varicose veins and their smaller counterparts, known as spider veins, affect half of adults over 50. Years ago, procedures to treat varicose veins required hospitalization and long, uncomfortable…
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Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center Old Bridge opens new inpatient diagnostic imaging suite
OLD BRIDGE — Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center Old Bridge unveiled a new inpatient diagnostic imaging suite featuring larger rooms and a brand new state-of-the-art Computed Tomography (CT) scanner and X-ray machine. The new, self-contained suite is part of the hospital’s new Emergency Department. “Patients will be able to receive faster diagnostic imaging care…
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Saquon’s season cut short by ACL tear
Saquon Barkley suffered a devastating season ending injury that is unfortunately all too common in sports. We wish him a speedy recovery. One of the most common knee injuries is a sprain or tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The ACL is one of the four major ligaments of the knee and it helps…
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Health Matters 10/2: COVID-19 Rehabilitation and Recovery
By Linda A. Lucuski, P.T. More than 6.5 million Americans have contracted COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, according the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and thousands more are diagnosed every week. And while most people suffer mild to moderate symptoms, some may develop complications that could have lasting health effects. Princeton Rehabilitation,…
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Health Matters 9/25: Flu Shots Especially Important This Year
By Sean Naini, D.O. Getting a flu shot has always been an important health precaution, but today, with coronavirus — more commonly known as COVID-19 — continuing to spread throughout the country and the world, it is even more critical. Everyone six months of age and older, unless their doctor says otherwise, should get vaccinated…
