Tag: Health Matters
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HEALTH MATTERS 1/15: Telehealth Helps Individuals with Mental Health Disorders Stay Connected
By Jody Kashden, Ph.D. For people living with mental health disorders, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented a unique set of challenges. Not only has the pandemic exacerbated feelings of fear and anxiety, but it also has disrupted how individuals connect with each other, including with their therapist. Maintaining a human connection, however, is critical to…
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Health Matters 12/18: Gynecologic Care For Every Phase of Life
By Christopher A. Naraine, M.D. From adolescence through menopause and beyond, regular gynecologic care can help keep women healthy throughout their lives. And as your body changes, the care you need does too. The Adolescent Years When it comes to women’s health, the adolescent years are typically marked by two significant firsts – your first…
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Health Matters 12/11: Breaking the Cycle of Intergenerational Trauma
By Peter Maclearie, MSW, LCSW Psychological trauma – emotional damage that occurs as a result of a distressing event or series of events – can be caused by many things, from a sudden, unexpected incident such as the loss of a loved one, to long-term exposure to abuse. And while in some cases the origin…
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Health Matters 12/4: Physical Therapy Can Help Speed Recovery After Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery
By Sangita Verma, PT, DPT, MBA, GCS After hip or knee replacement surgery, many patients are eager to return to the activities they love – from golfing and gardening to playing tennis or simply playing with the grandkids. Physical therapy plays an important role in the recovery process. With exercises designed to strengthen the muscles…
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Health Matters: Long-Term High Cholesterol Can Affect Your Long-Term Health
Cholesterol – the waxy substance found in your blood and produced naturally by your liver– is essential to building healthy cells. But high levels of the substance can lead to fatty deposits and blockages that make it difficult for blood to flow through your arteries. Over time, this reduced blood flow can cause damage throughout…
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Health Matters 11/20: Opening the Door to Communication with Young Children
By Chelsea DeMaio, L.C.S.W. Getting your children to talk to you can sometimes feel harder than getting them to eat their vegetables or brush their teeth. But creating an environment in which your children feel safe to express their thoughts and feelings is just as important to their well-being as helping them with their school…
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Health Matters 11/13: Don’t Close Your Eyes to Sleep Disorders
By David B. Cohn, M.D. Occasionally, everyone has problems sleeping. But if you regularly cannot get a good night’s sleep, or your snoring is disrupting the sleep of a loved one, you may suffer from a sleep disorder. A sleep disorder can adversely affect health, work performance, school and relationships, so it is important to…
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Health Matters 11/6: Ready to Lace Up Your Running Shoes? Read This First
By Megan Advani, P.T., D.P.T. Running has seen a surge in popularity this year. The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted people to lace up their sneakers and head outdoors for this socially distanced exercise that is good for both the body, and the mind. But while the physical and mental benefits of running are many, there…
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Health Matters 10/30: Treatment Can Help Relieve Pain, Restore Fertility in Women With Endometriosis
By Bruce Pierce, M.D. Did you know that endometriosis occurs in about 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)? While the condition is most often diagnosed in women in their 30s and 40s, it can affect younger women as well, including teenagers. It is also…
