Tag: Health & FItness
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You and Me School for children with autism keeps students engaged during pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers at the You and Me School at Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute are finding innovative ways to reach and engage students with autism and behavior disorders. The teachers are using packets of prepared educational materials, individually prepared videos, and one-on-one online sessions to provide structure and routine for their students.…
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Back pain – What’s effective?
By Ken Freedman, DC Anyone who has ever suffered with low back pain will tell you it is not to be taken lightly. It can range from an ache that frustrates and limits you from doing the things that are important to you, to a crippling, disabling pain that holds your life hostage. In my…
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Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey chair receives prestigious national award
Bruce G. Haffty, MD, associate vice chancellor for cancer programs and chair, radiation oncology at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey (RCINJ), has been selected as the 2020 Gold Medal Award winner by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), the largest radiation oncology society in the world, in recognition of his significant accomplishments in…
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Autoimmune diseases in the era of COVID-19
By Mutahir Abidi, MD Millions of Americans take medications to suppress their immune system to treat an autoimmune disease, like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or lupus. Out of fear of contracting the COVID-19 virus, these patients may be tempted to stop taking these medications to boost their immunity. However, this is a decision that requires…
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Children’s Specialized Hospital offers comprehensive telehealth services
The COVID-19 pandemic has made school closures, social distancing and home isolation part of our daily lives but despite the challenges many are facing, Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, remains dedicated to providing children with special health care needs and their families with the care they need. CSH is currently offering telehealth…
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Bad habits that pose serious health risks
By Joseph Raccuglia, MD We all indulge in a few bad habits. Forming healthier habits takes time. In fact, experts say that it takes at least 21 days to form a new habit. If you’re looking to take steps to improve your health, here are a few bad habits to consider leaving behind. 1. Social…
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Why more women are choosing IUDs for birth control
By Margaret Dufreney, MD Women are increasingly choosing to use intrauterine devices (IUDs) to prevent pregnancy. How do you know if this method is right for you? An IUD is a T-shaped device that is inserted into the uterus. Depending on the type of device, IUDs prevent pregnancy by either blocking fertilization of the…
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The truth about sciatica pain
By Ken Freedman, DC Sciatica pain can strike out of nowhere: a shooting, radiating sensation traveling down the length of your leg. The pain may worsen when you sit for extended periods. Suddenly, you’re experiencing weakness, numbness or difficulty moving your leg or foot. There’s a constant pain on one side of your buttocks. A…
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In the midst of the pandemic, seasonal allergies peak
By Dr. Philip Pasternak In these uncertain times where maintaining our health has never been so important, let’s remember that not everything that sneezes, wheezes or coughs (along with a runny nose and severe itchy eyes) is related to COVID-19. The most common culprit for these symptoms at this time of year are those dreaded…
