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Gary Palmeri was in his laundry room when he started feeling a little wobbly. An hour later, the 59-year-old Howell resident fell when walking in his living room. When his wife, Lisa, arrived home from work, she took one look at him and knew something was wrong. “I saw [...]
As the holiday arrives this year, don’t let the joy of gift-giving be accompanied by a less festive reality: toy-related injuries. An estimated 154,700 children 12 years or younger were treated in emergency rooms due to toy-related injuries, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. At CentraState’s Hersh [...]
The holidays often bring families together for laughter, recipes and traditions. But they also offer something else of lasting value: a chance to talk about your family’s health history. It might not sound like typical dinner-table conversation, but your next holiday gathering could be the perfect time to start [...]
If you’re one of the millions of Americans with type 2 diabetes, you may know that managing this condition means both controlling blood sugar levels and reducing the risk of related complications, such as heart, kidney, nerve and vision problems. “Diabetes management can be challenging, but it shouldn’t be [...]
The vice grip. The temple throb. The pounding hammer. Not all headaches and migraines feel the same, but when one hits, it can be debilitating. Most people are familiar with common triggers like stress, but the following not-so-common triggers could also be culprits, according to CentraState family medicine physician [...]
It’s said that undergoing treatment for breast cancer is a journey, but it’s important to note that not all journeys are the same. Instead of using the same treatment for everyone, breast cancer specialists at the Statesir Cancer Center at CentraState have access to the latest tools to leverage [...]
When your blood work results hit your patient portal, it can look like a confusing mix of numbers, medical terms and abbreviations. To help sort it out, we asked Varun Thapar, MD, a family medicine physician at Atlantic Medical Group Primary Care in Freehold, to break down the most [...]
Falls are the leading cause of injuries among older adults in the U.S., according to the National Council on Aging. And falls can happen to anyone. What’s more, as the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, we tend to become more sedentary, which increases the risk of [...]
Perimenopause isn’t just “menopause lite”—it’s a complex hormonal journey that can come with unexpected twists. But it’s also a time of insight, growth and the opportunity to care for your body in new ways. Farah Benarba, DO, a women’s health expert and OB/GYN at Women’s Health Specialists of CentraState, [...]
Busy days or long gaps between meals can leave you dragging—or reaching for quick snacks that spike your energy and then crash it. But choosing the right mix of complex carbs, lean protein and healthy fats can keep your energy stable, support focus and curb cravings, according to CentraState [...]
