Tag: Health & FItness
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Movement ‘illnesses’
By Marisa Priolo, PT, DPT Where do you go when you feel sick? That’s right, the doctor. You get a medical diagnosis that describes an underlying problem that is causing your symptoms, then receive a treatment targeted to alleviate symptoms and ultimately resolve the illness. Then voilà! You are feeling better and back to your…
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Institute of Weight Loss to hold weight loss surgery seminars
The Institute of Weight Loss will be the host to “Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for Me?” from 7-8 p.m. on Dec. 9, 11 and 18, focusing on weight loss surgery including discussion on Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass, Adjustable Gastric Banding, and Gastric Sleeve and concerns surrounding weight loss surgery as well as its successes. Family…
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Director of Center for Bariatric Surgery to discuss weight loss surgery
The Center for Bariatric Surgery at Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center will hold a free seminar, “Weight Loss Surgery: The Facts,” at 6 p.m. on Dec. 10 at the Medical Pavilion, 740 Route 1, Iselin section of Woodbridge. Center for Bariatric Surgery Medical Director Karl Strom, M.D., will discuss the benefits of weight loss surgery. Registration…
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Altair Health opens Bridgewater office
Altair Health, one of the nation’s first physician-managed healthcare systems devoted to comprehensive spine care, has opened a new office in Bridgewater. Located at 1121 Route 22 West, Suite 204, the office is conveniently located just off Route 287, approximately five minutes from the Bridgewater Commons Mall. “With this new office, we can better serve…
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JFK Medical Center receives international distinction as baby-friendly hospital
Baby-Friendly USA announced that Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center has received international recognition as a designated Baby-Friendly birth facility. As the only Baby-Friendly medical center in Middlesex county and Central New Jersey, JFK Medical Center sets the standard of care in maternity. “This designation is an important recognition of JFK Medical Center’s commitment to…
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Holmdel welcomes Seaview Orthopaedic and Medical Associates
Seaview Orthopaedic & Medical Associates, a highly respected Central Jersey orthopedic practice, is now located in Holmdel. For more than 35 years, Seaview has administered compassionate musculoskeletal care in Barnegat, Brick, Freehold, Monroe and Ocean Township. We opened our doors in Holmdel in October and our mission remains the same: to provide their signature brand…
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The trigger finger
One of the more common conditions that bring people to the hand surgeon is a condition known as trigger finger. Pain in the palm of your hand, stiffness when bending your fingers, or a click/pop when attempting to bend your fingers and thumb may be symptoms of trigger finger (or trigger thumb). In severe cases,…
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It’s time to recover from a tough workout
By Dr. Ira Shapiro Director, Plaza Chiropractic Center Old Bridge How much is too much? How do you know when to stop and start again? These questions are commonly asked by everyone from weekend warriors to professional ballplayers before, during and after an intense workout. In fact, most elite athletes embrace the importance of rest…
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Leading neurosurgeons join Altair Health
Dr. Edward Scheid and Dr. Louis Noce have joined Altair Health, one of the nation’s first physician-managed healthcare systems devoted to comprehensive spine care. Both are board-certified neurosurgeons who specialize in minimally invasive treatments for a wide range of spine issues. “Like our existing team of physicians, Dr. Scheid and Dr. Noce are known for…
