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When your child is sick or injured, deciding whether to go to the emergency department (ED) can feel overwhelming. Questions swirl: How serious is this? Will we be seen quickly? Do they specialize in treating kids? You’re not alone in facing these questions. Every year, more than 30 million children visit EDs across the United ...
Your body goes through many changes during pregnancy – and sometimes, those changes can impact your blood sugar levels. According to the American Diabetes Association, up to 9 percent of pregnant women in the U.S. are affected by gestational diabetes, which is high blood sugar that only occurs during pregnancy. Without treatment, the condition can ...
At 69, Bonnie Shain is fit and active. A former physical education teacher, she plays pickleball several times a week and chases after her five grandchildren. So when her chest felt heavy and her limbs suddenly felt weak following an intense pickleball game, she took it seriously. “I sat down to catch my breath and ...
If you’re constantly tired, suffer from headaches and find it hard to concentrate, you may think your busy life is catching up to you. But these symptoms could also signal iron deficiency — a nutrition deficiency impacting millions of people worldwide, particularly women. Iron deficiency is often missed because the signs can overlap with other ...
For many years, Juan Merino Martos’ days seemed repetitious: wake, work, eat, sleep, repeat. At age 33, he was overweight, tired, depressed and suffering from severe joint and back pain. He knew something had to change but wasn’t sure how. “I didn’t have any energy,” the Freehold resident explains. “I’d come home, eat something unhealthy ...
A new year is an ideal time to revisit your health goals – and gut health is a good addition to that list. Improving gut health can enhance the way your digestive system functions, help sharpen your thinking, reduce stress and restore your body during sleep. The Marvelous Gut Microbiome Your gut is a master ...
What’s more comforting than a hot bowl of soup or stew on a cold winter’s day served with a chunk of earthy bread for soaking up all the yummy goodness? Even better, soups and stews are all-in-one, easy-to-make meals that fill your home with an inviting aroma while they’re cooking. Make a big batch, separate ...
That first at-home pregnancy test just produced a positive result, and so did the second and third ones you took just to make sure! This is an important time in the health and development of your baby. After you share the good news with your partner, there are some important things you’ll want to do ...
Have you ever felt captivated by the glow of the moon against a deep blue sky on a clear night? How about the delightful aroma of freshly baked bread or the sound of a child’s laughter? These everyday moments, known as “glimmers,” are fleeting yet powerful, evoking feelings of joy, calm and well-being. “Glimmers are ...
Acid reflux – a backward flow of stomach acid into your esophagus – can put you at risk for esophageal cancer if not controlled. If acid reflux worsens or occurs two to three times each week, it can develop into gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), several precancerous conditions or even esophageal cancer. The key to preventing ...
