Tag: Health & FItness
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Altair Health opens new surgery center
Altair Health, one of the nation’s first physician-managed healthcare systems devoted to comprehensive spine care, has opened its second facility, Altair Health Surgery Center. Altair Health recently opened its first facility, Altair Health Morristown, a 10,000-square-foot medical center. Located at 83 Hanover Road in Florham Park, the 16,000-square-foot surgery center is dedicated to outpatient spine…
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Middlesex woman climbs mountains four months after anterior hip replacement
Only four months after receiving an anterior hip replacement, Arabella D., 23, of Middlesex County, climbed and reached the summit of multiple Icelandic peaks – a feat which previously was impossible for her. Arabella’s surgeon, Bert Parcells, MD, describes her progress as “a remarkable transformation for someone who struggled to walk only a few blocks…
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It took 40 years and four physicians to diagnose one man’s back pain – and one day for him to feel relief
Jan Mondrus was in his 20s, riding in the back seat of a car, when he arched his back and felt a flood of pain. It was the first time the musician, now in his mid-60s, experienced an intense spasm in his lower back. Little did Jan know this would be the start of a…
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Holmdel welcomes Seaview Orthopaedic and Medical Associates
Seaview Orthopaedic & Medical Associates, a Central Jersey orthopedic practice, is coming to Holmdel. For more than 35 years, Seaview has administered musculoskeletal care in Barnegat, Brick, Freehold, Monroe and Ocean Township. As they open their doors this month, Seaview’s mission remains the same: to provide their signature brand of warm, patient-centered care, while achieving…
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Raritan Bay Medical Center-Old Bridge announces programs in September
Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center will hold a “Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for Me?” lecture from 7-8 p.m. on Sept. 9 and from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Sept. 25 at the Institute for Weight Loss, 3 Hospital Plaza, Suite 404, Raritan Bay-Old Bridge. A free Fall Harvest will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on…
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Exercise can do more to offset early signs of dementia than you think
By Dr. Ira Shapiro Director, Plaza Chiropractic Center Old Bridge There are at least 5 million people currently living with age-related dementia in the United States, according to a report from the Alzheimer’s Association. The publication goes on to estimate that that one out of every six women and one out of every 10 men,…
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Physical activity can reduce mortality in patients with hip and knee arthritis
By Jerry Moczerniuk PT, DPT Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the leading causes of global disability. According to the Arthritis Foundation, approximately 27 million people in the United States are diagnosed with osteoarthritis. With OA of the knee and hip joints resulting in most functional disabilities. Over the last decade there have been many studies…
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JFK Medical Center designated as Baby-Friendly birth facility
Baby-Friendly USA has recognized Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center as a designated Baby-Friendly birth facility, the only Baby-Friendly medical center in Middlesex County and Central New Jersey. “This designation is an important recognition of JFK Medical Center’s commitment to improving the health of mothers and babies who entrust us with their care. We are grateful to the…
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Make the most of your visit to the dentist
A common question usually asked in dental office is why taking dental radiographs is important. Dental x-rays (radiographs) are images of your teeth that your dentist uses to evaluate your oral health. These X-rays are used with low levels of radiation to capture images of the interior of your teeth and gums. This can help…
