Tag: Health Matters
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Health Matters 5/15: Diabetes and COVID-19
By Sandra Byer-Lubin, R.D., C.D.E. Managing diabetes and controlling blood sugar when you’re sick can be more difficult than it is at other times. You may not be able to eat and drink like you regularly would, and illness itself can affect blood sugar levels. And now, for the millions of people in the United…
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Health Matters 5/8: Coronavirus Turns Kids’ Worlds Upside Down Too
Bert Mandelbaum, M.D. Being a parent can be challenging even on the best days but parenting during the coronavirus pandemic is a Herculean task to say the least. Fortunately, children do not appear to be at higher risk for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) than adults. While some children and infants have been sick with…
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HEALTH MATTERS 5/1: Struggling with Substance Abuse, Addiction During COVID-19 Crisis
By Nicole Orro, L.P.C., L.C.A.D.C. People who are struggling with substance abuse and addiction are especially vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19, both mentally and physically. Moreover, the virus may lead many more people to develop substance abuse problems as they turn to alcohol and drugs to cope with the crisis. Look no further than…
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HEALTH MATTERS 4/24: Frequently Asked Questions: COVID-19
By David J. Herman, M.D. As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have questions about the virus, which has touched communities near and far, including here in Central New Jersey. Doctors and scientists around the globe are working nonstop to learn as much as they can about COVID-19, and while…
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HEALTH MATTERS 4/17: Staying Physically Active During COVID-19
By Denise M. Wyers If your normal exercise routine has been upended by the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re not alone. Millions of gym-goers, fitness center enthusiasts and others are being forced to find new, creative ways to stay physically active while staying home. The World Health Organization (WHO) notes that during the COVID-19 pandemic when so…
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HEALTH MATTERS 4/10: Handling the Emotional Challenges of COVID-19
By Jessica Levy, L.C.S.W. With the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continuing to spread around the world, it is threatening not only people’s physical health, but their emotional health as well. As with many uncertain and stressful situations, feelings of anxiety, depression, anger and even boredom can become overwhelming. There are, however, ways to cope with these…
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Health Matters 4/3: Taking Action Helps Asthma Sufferers Reduce Risk for Complications
By Joseph A. DeBlasio, Jr., M.D. More than 26 million Americans have asthma, a chronic condition that makes it harder to move air in and out of your lungs, according to the American Lung Association. In general, asthma can be effectively managed and treated so people can go about their normal day-to-day activities without experiencing…
