If you’ve been waking up every morning feeling tired and craving more sleep, you’ve got company: In the best of times, one in three Americans don’t get enough sleep of seven or more hours a day. Add uncertainty and anxiety into the mix and sleep seems even more elusive. [...]
Starting a family is an important decision. If you’re not ready yet, talk to your doctor about which contraception methods may be right for you. Board-certified OBGYN Margaret Dufreney, MD, provides an overview of some hormonal, nonhormonal, short-acting, and long-acting options for women. Birth control pills are a popular choice. There [...]
Your most important relationship is the one you have with yourself. So how’s it going? If you’re like many of us, you tend to treat others more kindly than you treat yourself. The truth is no one expects you to be a superhero, and you shouldn’t expect it of [...]
Transformation never comes easy. Some days we are inspired to make lifestyle choices to enhance our well-being. And once in a while we are forced into a new way of being. As we emerge from the pandemic, we get the opportunity to reflect on our personal choices and what [...]
By Mutahir Abidi, MD Joint inflammation can not only cause pain and limit your level of activity, but it also can be a symptom of arthritis. While there isn’t a food or supplement that’s been scientifically proven to decrease joint inflammation, there are substances that have provided some relief [...]
By Maher Youssef, MD, FACP I recently saw a patient who had tripped at home, cutting and bruising his face, eyebrow, and arm. He should’ve gone to the nearest emergency department to rule out a concussion and make sure his wounds were clean and didn’t need stitches. However, he [...]
Across the nation, the LGBT+ community is finding new ways to raise their voices and celebrate Pride Month while keeping their communities safe in the face of the COVID-19 crisis. At CentraState, we’re shining a spotlight on a new committee formed to address the needs of the LGBT+ community [...]
By Bhavesh Balar, MD When you hear the term anemia, you probably think of low iron. However, low iron is only one of several causes of anemia. In fact, you can have plenty of iron in your body and still be anemic. Hematology is the study of diseases of [...]
By Joseph Raccuglia, MD We all indulge in a few bad habits. Forming healthier habits takes time. Experts say that it takes at least 21 days to form a new habit. If you’re looking to take steps to improve your health, here are a few bad habits to consider [...]
As New Jerseyans start down the road toward re-entry after a period of social distancing, many are wondering whether it is safe to return to the activities that once seemed commonplace, including seeking medical care. Physicians and health care experts say it is more than safe; it is critical [...]
