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Newborns are tiny, so why does caring for them feel like a nonstop full-body workout? “New parents often experience neck, back, hip and wrist pain, even from simple tasks, because they’re continually lifting, carrying and holding their baby in awkward positions,” explains CentraState physical therapist Elvira Ngo, PT. “It’s not [...]
You yawn, hit the snooze button three times and immediately check your email. Before you know it, you’re overwhelmed and behind. But what if you could swap that scatter for focus simply by changing how you start your day? A purposeful morning routine doesn’t just sound good – it works. [...]
Think you don’t have enough outdoor space to start a garden? Think again. “Container gardening can help you create your own oasis of fresh herbs and veggies and enjoy the many health benefits that come with gardening,” says CentraState health coach and avid gardener Neftali Flores, RN. “Gardening reduces [...]
Rich Luick of Oceanport never had any symptoms of a potential heart attack or stroke – but little did he know, he was at risk for both. When Rich turned 65, his cardiologist recommended some baseline testing that included a calcium score test, which uses a CT scan to [...]
Spring is the start of peak tick season in New Jersey. While ticks can be removed, the illnesses they often leave behind can be serious if left untreated. Ramanasri Kudipudi, MD, an infectious disease expert at CentraState, shares information on common tick-borne illnesses found in our area, prevention tips [...]
Alex Penswater has been playing soccer since he could walk. Now a senior at Jackson Memorial High School, the 17-year-old left midfielder is no stranger to the aches and pains that come with a lifelong dedication to athletics. However, when he experienced severe pain in his right shin, he [...]
Discover how the Schroth method offers effective scoliosis exercises for teens. Learn about this non-surgical approach to treating adolescent scoliosis. How is Scoliosis Diagnosed? Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis develops without a clear cause, but it’s typically marked by a curvature of the spine and a deformity in the bone of [...]
It’s easy to forget about hydration when the temperature drops. Staying hydrated in winter can feel less pressing without summer heat or perspiration as reminders. However, according to Nancy Peters, MD, primary care physician at Family Practice of CentraState, maintaining your fluid intake is just as vital in winter [...]
Throughout the ups and downs in life, Mary Jo Burkhard of Howell has never underestimated the power of a meaningful hug. The 71-year-old Navy veteran and former Brookdale Community College administrator doled them out in good measure over the past 18 months as her family, friends and the CentraState [...]
Scientists continue to unravel the mysteries of our genes and how they impact our health, now and in the future. Our genes carry the biological material that determines our specific physical traits and controls how our cells behave. Genes also influence why some illnesses run in families. Cancer is [...]
