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PMS: The Struggle is Real

Mood swings. Bloating. Headaches. Difficulty concentrating. Imagine if you experienced these symptoms for several days out of every month. For many women, this is their reality. More than 31 million women in the U.S. experience PMS (premenstrual syndrome). Some women only feel several days of mild discomfort before their period. For others, debilitating symptoms can ...

Happy Camper Reconnecting with Nature After Lyme Disease Battle

Jay Olarsch is an avid runner, so he was concerned when he didn’t have the energy to finish a swimming test during his son’s annual Boy Scouts camping trip last summer. “I felt exhausted,” says Jay, 53. “My body just gave out halfway through the test, which was really surprising.” The Morganville resident attributed the ...

A Blueprint for Better Quality of Life: Disc Replacement Surgery Relieves Architect’s Pain

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 Can Reduce Pain and Delay Arthritis

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 ...

6 Tips for Choosing a Bariatric Surgeon

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 ...

Bariatric Surgery X2

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 ...

Relief Prevails After Removal of Complex Tumor

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 ...

How to Take Control of Your Chronic Condition

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 ...

Hidden Heart Hazards

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 ...

Make Activity a ‘Weigh of Life’

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 ...

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