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High school student Nora Lombardo has the recipe for success in CentraState’s kitchens. She spends her mornings surrounded by the sweet scents of rising pastry dough and cake batter. For her, baking is a heartfelt art. “I like making people happy and putting smiles on their faces,” says Nora. Nora, from Middletown, is a student ...
There’s always something beautiful blossoming at The Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center, thanks to a special initiative called Eldergrow. Eldergrow is a mobile, indoor garden that provides horticultural therapy for seniors. The Manor was the first facility in New Jersey to implement the garden, made possible through a grant in November 2018. “Eldergrow has enhanced ...
Good nutrition is the cornerstone of a strong immune system. Although no specific food or supplement can guarantee protection from illnesses like the coronavirus, a balanced, healthy eating plan is certainly one way to boost your immune system. Certain nutrients play an important role in the immune system, and are abundant in the foods we ...
Having a child who’s a picky eater can be challenging under the best of circumstances. Throw in days on end of your child being stuck in the house due to the recent school closures, and the situation can become downright daunting. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your time at ...
Being cooped up in your house doesn’t mean you have to survive on frozen pizza and potato chips. Processed convenience foods can often be loaded with added fat and salt. Instead, stock your kitchen with a variety of healthy foods to enable you to whip up quick, nourishing meals that are both delicious and nutritious. ...
If you’re working from home, you’re likely spending long hours hunched over a computer monitor or glued to a telephone. If so, you want snacks to power you up throughout the day. Here are some snack ideas from the American Heart Association that will satisfy your cravings without filling out your waistline: Crunchy Snacks Carrot ...
Over the last several days, so many of you—patients, community residents, local businesses—have shown CentraState’s healthcare team an abundance of love, gratitude and support. It means more than you know. You also continue to ask what you can do to buoy the spirits of those on the front lines. Here’s our answer to that question: ...
By Ankur Desai, MD Empty shelves in the grocery stores. Schools closed. Social distancing. The global coronavirus outbreak has hit home, leaving parents in uncharted territory. These factors can raise the overall level of anxiety for both children and adults. Here are some tips for parents to help address their child’s questions and concerns about ...
The concept of “social distancing” is not new. Public health officials have been using this method of slowing down the spread of highly contagious disease as far back as the influenza outbreak of 1918, when parades were cancelled, schools closed and rush hour was staggered. Social distancing is not about your personal risk of getting ...
Learn the steps that you and your entire household should be taking to decrease the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). All households Clean hands at the door and at regular intervals Create habits and reminders to avoid touching their face and cover coughs and sneezes Disinfect surfaces like doorknobs, tables, and handrails regularly Increase ventilation by ...
