Tag: Health & FItness
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Atherosclerosis can be prevented
By Mahmood Alam, M.D., FACC, FACP Your good health has an enemy — atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is common. Its effects can be very serious and can lead to strokes, heart attacks and death. But, you can take steps to protect yourself from this disease. The inside walls of healthy arteries are smooth and clean. This makes…
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Women, take this risk to heart
By Eric J. Uhrik, D.O. Heart disease is the top killer of women in the United States. The majority of women between the ages of 40 and 60 have at least one risk factor for the disease. But, many do not realize it. They also don’t know about the sometimes subtle signals of a heart attack and…
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AllCure Spine & Sports Medicine offers multidisciplinary practice in Monroe
AllCure Spine & Sports Medicine is a multidisciplinary practice located in Monroe. This location has been open for more than three years and will be expanding by the end of the year. Our office takes pride in getting patients better without the use of drugs or surgery. The benefit of having a multidisciplinary practice is…
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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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New study proves early physical therapy reduces opioid use
By David Bertone, PT, DPT, OCS With the ever-expanding epidemic of opioid pain medication addiction, researchers continue to analyze data to demonstrate effective alternatives in managing chronic and acute musculoskeletal pain. The incidence of musculoskeletal pain in the United States affects nearly 50 percent of adults and results in an annual cost of $874 billion, according…
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Raritan Bay Medical Center celebrates life
Former patients and their families, team members and hospital administrators recently gathered for Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center’s second annual Celebration of Life event held at the Monarch at Woodbridge. More than 55 people attended the luncheon celebrating the remarkable strength and extraordinary courage of patients, and their families, who received care in the hospital’s…
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Make time for good health
By Sandra Arango-Fahmy, D.O. Time is of the essence, especially when you’re juggling multiple responsibilities along with a busy schedule. While we cannot add minutes to our days, we can use the minutes we have more wisely. There are a few things you can do to more effectively use your time, and improve your health. Cook…
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Common mistakes of wound first aid
By Cynthia Vuittonet, M.D. When you’re scrambling to make a burn feel better or stop a bleeding wound, it helps to know what to do. We’ve all heard some common first aid folklore. But rather than helping, those first aid myths can actually make things worse. The following are a few common first aid mistakes and advice…
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Protect your family from unseen dangers
By Scott Skrivanek Some of the greatest dangers around your home may be unseen, such as gas leaks, carbon monoxide and radon. But avoiding these unseen dangers and alerting your family to danger can be as simple as checking your appliances regularly and purchasing a few affordable alarms. Leaking gas can lead to asphyxiation –…
