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Screening for Long-Time Smokers Improves Survival Rates

By |2022-11-14T16:15:11-05:00October 20th, 2022|Categories: Cancer|Tags: , , |

Although lung cancer death rates in Monmouth County have declined slightly according to government statistics, the disease still remains the second leading cause of death in the United States — and also the leading cause of cancer-related deaths nationwide. For many cancers, including lung cancer, treatment success and increases in [...]

Getting Heart Healthy with Hypertension Health Coaching

By |2020-06-23T16:22:57-04:00April 9th, 2020|Categories: Health A-Z|Tags: , , |

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition that affects tens of millions of adults in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). What are the risk factors for hypertension? Family history Advanced age Lack of exercise Poor diet Excess [...]

A Healthier You Involves More than Numbers on a Scale

By |2019-01-17T12:10:10-05:00January 16th, 2019|Categories: Health A-Z|Tags: , , , |

It’s that time of the year again when we take stock of our lives and make goals for self-improvement. For many, these goals revolve around eating healthier and moving more. However, these resolutions are simply too vague to be effective, and most of us don’t have a support system [...]

Release, Restore, Relax (You deserve it)

By |2019-01-09T14:32:18-05:00January 9th, 2019|Categories: Health A-Z|Tags: , , |

Give yourself some self-love and experience the energizing effect of our newest mindful movement class: Release, Restore, Relax. You’ll loosen tight muscles, work on enhancing flexibility, and conclude with a luxurious, guided relaxation session. Release Program Activity: Use rolling techniques and tennis balls to release tight trigger points throughout [...]

Why Is It So Hard to Quit Smoking?

By |2018-08-21T03:26:56-04:00June 19th, 2018|Categories: Health A-Z|Tags: , |

There are five common obstacles that stop smokers from taking the leap, according to Amy Metzger, MSW, LCSW, behavioral health consultant at CentraState. They are: Fear of failure Lack of support Physical discomfort from withdrawal, such as cravings and urges Difficulty ending a "relationship" with cigarettes Lack of other [...]

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