Tag: Health & FItness
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Makerspace workshop may improve well-being at local senior community
You may think a nursing home is the last place you will find an innovative workshop where people can create works of art, on their own schedule, using some pretty high-tech gadgets. But think again, because that is exactly what is going on at Reformed Church Home (RCH) in Old Bridge this summer. The brainchild…
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When is it time to upgrade your hearing aid?
Statistics show the average lifespan of hearing aids is about five years. Some patients go into newer technology sooner to take advantage of the advanced features and benefits to fully maximize their hearing ability. If you’re unsure about the appropriate time to upgrade, here are some signs to look for: The hearing aids don’t fit…
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When is it time to upgrade your hearing aid?
Statistics show the average lifespan of hearing aids is about five years. Some patients go into newer technology sooner to take advantage of the advanced features and benefits to fully maximize their hearing ability. If you’re unsure about the appropriate time to upgrade, here are some signs to look for: The hearing aids don’t fit…
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You do not have to accept back pain
By Dr. Ira Shapiro Director, Plaza Chiropractic Center Old Bridge Nearly 80 percent of the population will experience back pain at some point. Sometimes it’s caused by a wrong move, only to heal in a few days or weeks. Others experience chronic or even debilitating discomfort for years without solace. A recent global survey of…
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What is a traumatic brain injury?
I have received several questions this month regarding brain injury. Rita B. from Marlboro asks, “What is the difference between a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and an acquired brain injury?” Josh W. from Matawan asks, “What are the leading causes of TBI?” Bonnie F. from Jackson asks, “Is a concussion considered to be a TBI?”Mark P.…
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Greater Freehold Community Health Center to open in Freehold Borough in December
The Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey (VNA) Community Health Center, a strategic affiliate of the nonprofit organization Visiting Nurse Association Health Group’s Children and Family Health Institute, has announced the opening of the Greater Freehold Community Health Center in Freehold Borough, tentatively scheduled to open in December at 597 Park Ave. (the former location of…
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Foods that are good for your teeth and oral health
When it comes to your teeth and oral health, you really are what you eat. One of the first areas to decline when your diet is less than ideal is your oral health, according to the American Dental Association (ADA). An interesting fact is that people with 25 or more teeth tend to eat a…
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Patient receives second MMA embolization ever performed in New Jersey
When Larry Garfinkel arrived at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, he didn’t know what his diagnosis – or his treatment options – would be. Earlier that day, he was walking up the back steps to his home in Summit when he tripped and fell backward onto the driveway. “My head was in pain, so I…
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What’s new in shoulder and elbow surgery
By Stacey Gallacher, MD If you’re living with shoulder or elbow pain, surgery may be required to alleviate your pain and enable you to get back to the activities that you enjoy. The good news is that surgical techniques and components have come a long way, making the experience more customized, safer and less invasive…
