High blood pressure (hypertension) is when the force of blood flowing through your blood vessels is consistently too high. Often symptomless, it silently damages blood vessels and can lead to heart attack or stroke. “Because some patients with hypertension will not have symptoms, they are at greater risks for developing [...]
Relationships, friends, career, passions, purpose, the ability to adapt to change—every aspect of your life influences your well-being. But nothing has a bigger effect on your life than your health. When you’re feeling good, you have the energy and endurance to play hard, work hard, and enjoy life to [...]
Think having prediabetes is a one-way ticket to diabetes? Think again. Healthy lifestyle changes can help reverse prediabetes—a major CDC study proves it. For several years, CentraState has participated in the CDC-recognized Diabetes Prevention Program. This year-long, evidence-based, healthy lifestyle program helps participants to reverse the progression towards diabetes. [...]
It's that time again to set the clock back and gain an hour of sleep in the morning. Nice! But what about losing that hour of daylight? While both springing forward and falling back can disrupt your circadian rhythms and cause a sort of temporary jet lag, setting the [...]
Similar to calling 911 for emergencies, 988 has been nationally designated as the three-digit dialing code that will route callers in mental health, substance use, or suicidal crisis to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. When to Call Suicidal crisis Substance abuse assistance Mental health resources Concerns about a [...]
Retired Freehold couple Jane and Donald O’Brien, ages 62 and 63, hadn’t been prioritizing healthy eating and exercise habits – until they were both diagnosed with prediabetes last fall. After enrolling in CentraState’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-recognized Diabetes Prevention Program, they’re now healthier than they’ve been in [...]
Nearly 40 million older American men suffer prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common, non-cancerous condition that can significantly affect quality of life. BPH, also known as enlarged prostate, can block the flow of urine out of the bladder and cause bladder, urinary tract, or kidney problems. Symptoms of the condition [...]
Hearing loss caused by aging and ongoing exposure to loud noises is common and frustrating. It can adversely affect your quality of life and lead to increased risk of falling, social isolation, and cognitive decline as we age. It’s never too soon to start protecting your hearing with these [...]
The hemoglobin A1C test gives an average of your blood glucose control over the past 2-3 months. While it is used to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes, it is also an essential tool for evaluating how well you’re managing diabetes. “The goal for most adults with diabetes is to get [...]
While falling, tripping, or clumsiness can happen to anyone at any age, if it happens frequently, it may be your body calling out that something needs attention. As it turns out, your balance is often a reflection of your overall health and can help identify your "real" age. “Balance [...]
