Tag: Health Matters
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Health Matters 5/21: Rehabilitation Can Help Patients Cope With Lymphedema
By Kelly Gray, PT The lymphatic system is a major part of your body’s immune system, helping to fight infection and keep you healthy. On occasion, you might experience swollen lymph nodes when your system is combatting illness, but otherwise you likely don’t even know that your lymphatic system is working. However, when the system…
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Health Matters 5/14: Growing Older Does Not Mean Growing Depressed
By Arun S. Rao, MD Depression is a common mental health condition that affects an estimated 18 million people throughout the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And while depression can strike at almost any age, certain risk factors such as chronic health conditions, make older adults especially vulnerable…
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Health Matters: Music Therapy Strikes the Right Note
By Andrew Freedman, MTBC Whether you prefer silly love songs or like that old time rock ‘n’ roll, music has been proven to – in the words of singer Bob Seger – soothe the soul. In fact, music has such a powerful effect on mental health and well-being that it can help many people, from…
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Health Matters 4/30: Consequences of Obesity Are More Than Cosmetic
By Lisa Dobruskin, MD, FACS Did you know that more than 1 in 3 adults in the United States struggle with obesity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)? And while many view obesity as a cosmetic issue, the consequences are far greater. In fact, obesity is classified as a disease because…
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Health Matters 4/23: Pandemic Stress Leading People to Turn to Alcohol
By Nicole Orro, LPC, LCADC Alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic appears to have increased as more people have turned to alcohol to cope with the stress and anxiety associated with the virus, according to recent surveys. And while with rising vaccination rates there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel, feelings…
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Health Matters 4/16: Addressing Women’s Unique Healthcare Needs
By Qian Wang, MD Women experience unique challenges when it comes to their health, and certain conditions, such as heart disease and cancer, can affect women differently than men. That is why women need to pay attention to their symptoms and talk to their doctor when something doesn’t seem right. At Penn Medicine Princeton Health,…
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Health Matters 4/9: Treating Type 1 Diabetes and Eating Disorders
By Corinne Timberman RN, BSN Although the reasons for the connection are not entirely clear, people with type 1 diabetes are almost twice as likely to suffer from an eating disorder than the general population, according to the American Diabetes Association. When someone has both conditions, complications like diabetic ketoacidosis can become life threatening and…
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Helping teens cope with feelings of isolation
By Jennifer Bordner, LPC, BCC Almost everyone has experienced a sense of isolation since the COVID-19 pandemic began over a year ago. Having to change everyday routines and limit social interactions, has taken a toll on just about everybody’s mental health. And that is particularly true for teens, who have experienced increased rates of depression,…
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Health Matters 3/26: Taking Control of Your Pelvic Health
By Rebecca Keller, PT, MSPT, PRPC In the United States, millions of people in all age groups are affected by a pelvic floor disorder that disrupts their daily life, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). And unfortunately many people live with the symptoms for months – or even years – before seeking treatment.…
