Tag: Health & FItness
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Extraordinary nurses recognized at CentraState Medical Center
Three nurses at CentraState Medical Center have recently been honored with The DAISY Award (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) for Extraordinary Nurses by The DAISY Foundation. The award recognizes the extraordinary, compassionate care nurses provide patients and their families every day. The DAISY Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes,…
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Hard to Swallow: Recognizing and treating swallowing and feeding disorders
By Sarah Elzayat, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD Feeding your child is an intimate bonding experience. However, feeding and swallowing disorders can affect a child’s emotional and physical growth, so it’s important to know the signs and see a specialist as soon as you suspect an issue. Technically speaking, feeding is a complex process involving aspects of eating or…
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Saint Peter’s University Hospital marks Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Saint Peter’s University Hospital hosted a Community Education Event in honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month on March 19. The event included an information session with Dr. Arkady Broder, associate chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Saint Peter’s University Hospital. While in attendance, individuals also had the opportunity to explore a life-size…
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How to beat serious stress
By Paula O’Neill, MS, R.N.-BC, HNB-BC Every day of our lives we face events that cause us stress. Although most of these events are minor in the grand scheme of things, there are situations that clearly are considered major sources of stress, like an approaching marriage or divorce, or trouble at home or work. You…
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How to avoid a broken heart
By Ayotunde Adeyeri, M.D., FASMBS It is important for people with weight challenges to be aware of the toll those extra pounds take on the heart muscle and how positively a stressed heart responds to significant weight loss. In overweight people, the heart has to work significantly harder to keep the body fully functional. As…
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Why the worst headache of your life calls for emergency care
“Don’t be dramatic.” That’s what a prominent, retired Florida executive told her husband when he said he was going to take her to the Emergency Room for her migraine. Accustomed to high-pressure life in the C-suite and the hectic pace of managing board commitments post-retirement, she knew how to power through just about any challenge…
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You have the power to take control of your own life
By Dr. Ira Shapiro Director, Plaza Chiropractic Center Old Bridge Where and who you work out with may be as important as the activity you choose for improving mood and overall wellness levels. In fact, mindset may well be the most important ingredient for achieving long-term weight loss and fitness goals. It’s nearly impossible to…
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Do you suffer from knee pain?
Don’t let knee pain stop you. Many people suffer from osteoarthritis, a condition in which the natural cushioning between the joints wears away. When this happens, the bones of the joints rub closely against one another with less of the shock absorbing benefits of cartilage. The rubbing results in pain, swelling, stiffness, decreased ability to move,…
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RWJUH becomes first in region to combine procedures as solution to acid reflux
During the past year, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick (RWJUH) has become the first in the region to offer a surgically implanted device aimed at eliminating acid reflux for patients who continue to struggle with gastrointestinal issues. The device, known as the Linx, is a magnetic ring placed around the lower esophagus to…
