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Laura Mulroy is a hands-on architect, often rolling up her sleeves to help complete home renovation projects for her clients. When the active Freehold resident’s chronic neck pain began to impact her livelihood, Laura sought a long-term solution. Laura, 51, had neck pain, migraines, and tension headaches for decades. Five years ago, she learned that ...
Hip arthroscopy, a minimally invasive procedure for patients with hip pain, is now available at CentraState. This highly specialized surgery has the power to slow or prevent the progression of arthritis in the hip and potentially postpone the need for a hip replacement. “Hip arthroscopy can improve quality of life for patients and keep them ...
You’ve done some weight loss research and decided that you want to meet with a bariatric surgeon to learn more. So how do you choose the right one? Here are six things to consider in narrowing down your search. 1 – Does the bariatric surgeon offer different surgical approaches? Common types include gastric sleeve and ...
Daniel and Marie Anderson have a second chance at a healthier life, thanks to bariatric surgery at CentraState. Today, a combined 200 pounds lighter, they can play with their two young children with ease, fit on rides with them at the amusement park, and model a healthy lifestyle. The Burlington county couple underwent gastric sleeve ...
Soon after hepatobiliary and advanced gastrointestinal surgeon Alexander Itskovich, MD, arrived at CentraState to serve as medical director of the Statesir Cancer Center, he headed down to the Emergency Department (ED) to introduce himself to the team. While there, he asked the staff to give him a call should they encounter a tumor-related case. Six ...
Receiving a chronic condition diagnosis, such as heart disease, depression, arthritis or cancer, can raise a host of emotions and questions, including how will I manage this? While you may have been feeling the physical symptoms for some time, the emotional impact of a chronic condition diagnosis can incite fear, anxiety, and disbelief. “Understanding you ...
You’re naturally lean and take good care of yourself. You eat clean, work out and get a physical every year. So, you don’t have to worry about heart disease, right? Think again. When it comes to heart health, the old adage “you can’t judge a book by its cover,” holds true. Not all forms of ...
Want to help ensure your weight loss efforts are sustainable and long-term? Have some fun! Seriously, we’re not kidding. “Minor changes in your exercise regimen, along with a healthy diet and a strong support system, is a winning formula for weight loss success,” says Cindy Kinsella, health coach at the Star and Barry Tobias Health ...
Live Life Well has partnered with the Freehold Mayor’s Wellness Committee and Honey Brook Organic Farm to bring community-supported agriculture to our area. To help residents with ideas of how to prepare their fresh produce, our certified health coaches at Live Life Well share their favorite recipes with accompanying cooking videos and printable recipe cards ...
Several health disparities exist between African Americans and white Americans. Doctors are seeing diseases that you’d expect to see in older patients—heart disease, diabetes, stroke—in relatively young African Americans. While genetics may play a role in certain instances, socioeconomic factors have a significant impact on how African Americans are able to prevent and treat certain ...