GMN Health Guide

Protect yourself from pool and trampoline dangers

07/01/2008

This summer thousands of Americans will go outdoors to enjoy some backyard fun in the sun.Unfortunately for many of them, it will end in hospital visits, property damage and insurance claims. Insurance experts Cindy Woodford and Jon Farris of QBE Regional Insurance say two major culprits are trampolines and swimming pools.

Tips for carefully monitoring senior driving

07/01/2008

Driver safety is an important issue for seniors.Do you know an older driver who is experiencing trouble on the road? It is important to carefully monitor the situation.Here are some tips to help you determine whether you should take steps to encourage the senior to stop driving.

Vassar Eye Center greets popular actor/ playwrights Billy Van Zandt, Jane Milmore

07/01/2008

TheVassar Eye Center at Bayshore Community Hospital,which since 1995 has prided itself on helping people with low vision issues gain access to a wide array of resources and technologies,had a recent visit from stars of stage and screen BillyVan Zandt and Jane Milmore.

The importance of staying hydrated at work and in life

07/01/2008

At your job,you are always looking for ways to perform better and more efficiently while you work. But did you know there are some people who may not be performing at their best because they are mildly dehydrated? For these people to avoid dehydration it can be as simple as knowing their proper hydration level and paying attention to their thirst.

Top 10 strategies for dining out

By Joe Stein — 07/01/2008

When uttered with a smile, certain phrases have the ability to simultaneously strike fear or bring joy depending upon the listener's state of mind."I'm pregnant." "We have tickets to the opera.""It's the police." And…"We're going out to dinner.

Tips to help combat computer-induced eye strain

07/01/2008

In a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota, high school kids were found to have drastically increased the amount of time they spent using a computer each week.High school boys spent over 15 hours a week using a computer in 2004, up from nearly 10.5 hours a week in 1999.

Insomnia is an all too common foe

07/01/2008

When it comes to sleep,most people would say they simply don't get enough.For some,work and family responsibilities are simply too demanding and time-consuming for them to get their eight hours of rest each night. For others, the problem could be more complicated.

Low back pain: Could your feet or hips be at fault?

By Dr. Joseph Cilea — 07/01/2008

The body is an interconnected whole and needs to be looked at as such in order to get at the root of a spinal problem. We are all familiar with low back trauma,bending and stooping in awkward positions to lift something from a trunk,or the slip and fall on ice. In these examples, it's easy to see how the trauma preceded the low back pain.

Food forward: Phyto-what?

07/01/2008

Last year consumers filled their carts with teas, juices, chocolates and cosmetics that touted the utopian health benefits of antioxidants - the nutrition buzzword of 2007. This year foodies and health nuts looking for the next big thing are clamoring to get their phytonutrients.

The Aquatics Department at The Atlantic Club is packed with summer fun and safety

07/01/2008

The Aquatics Department at The Atlantic Club has exceptionally trained professionals working with children from ages 6 months and up.This summer The Atlantic Club offers the Aquatics Academy, weekly group swim instruction, private and semi-private lessons, parent & me classes,TAC Power Clinic, Discover Scuba, and summer swim team.

Move of the month

07/01/2008

NAME OF EXERCISE: Arnold Press DIFFICULTY LEVEL: intermediate EQUIPMENT: Set of dumbbells that are light enough to allow you to master form. BENEFIT: This exercise works the muscle groups in the shoulder (anterior, lateral, and rear deltoid).

The hourglass is half full: women's views on aging

07/01/2008

When a recent survey asked women how they felt about aging, a significant number said that the best was yet to come. In the newWomenTalk annual survey by the National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC), more than one-third (37 percent) of women reported being positive about life as they age.

Prepare your body for baby

07/01/2008

Welcoming a baby into the world can be one of the most awe-inspiring and joyous times for a woman. If you feel you are emotionally and mentally ready for pregnancy, now is the time to prepare your body for the adventure ahead.

Heart of gold

By Jake Laub CTW Features — 07/01/2008

How do women most often respond to early signs of heart disease, the number one cause of death among women in the United States? They ignore them. "Women often do not experience the crushing pain that men feel from a heart attack," says Denise Barnard, director of the Women's Cardiovascular Health Program at University of California San Diego Medical Center.

Nip/tuck

07/01/2008

Physical transformations via cosmetic procedures grew to nearly 11 million in 2006 according to American Society of Plastic Surgeons, NewYork City - the most recent figures available.Those figures represent an increase from about 10.5 million in 2005.

Skin Cancer Foundation offers advice to stay safe in the sun

07/01/2008

Disregarding health advisories when sun bathing can be very dangerous. Each year, 1 million new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the United States alone,making skin cancer the most common form of cancer in the country.What's more, better than 90 percent of those cases stem from overexposure to the sun.

Partnership for Prescription Assistance helps uninsured

By Gary Pelletier Director, Pfizer Helpful Answers — 07/01/2008

The issue of health care is once again front and center.Nearly 47 million Americans are uninsured, at a cost of at least 18,000 lives each year. Why should New Jersey residents care? The growing health-care crisis in the United States is reflected here at home. Nearly one in seven New Jerseyans are living without health insurance.

It is important to find the source of back pain and treat it properly

By Hemant Painter, M.D. — 07/01/2008

Back pain is a common problem seen in doctors' offices. It is the most common cause of disability in people younger than 45 years old. Most people have experienced back pain at some time or another. Many times we know why it hurts. We know we strained our back by lifting something that was heavy or twisting or turning in an unaccustomed manner, causing the strain.

Researchers establish link between sleep apnea, obesity and bedwetting in children

07/01/2008

Researchers at The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital (BMSCH) at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and UMDNJRobertWood Johnson Medical School have completed a study that establishes for the first time a link between obstructive sleep apnea and an increased risk for obesity and bedwetting in children.

Affiliated Foot & Ankle Center offers new Web site as education resource

07/01/2008

Foot and ankle problems are common, and they can affect our everyday lives. From the moment we wake up in the morning to the moment we ready ourselves for bed, the health of our feet is vital to how we feel when we stand,walk, run or jump,while we work at our jobs or at recreation.

Raritan Bay first in Middlesex to offer minimally invasive laser treatment for PAD

07/01/2008

Approximately 12 million people in the United States are affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD), a serious cardiovascular condition which causes debilitating pain in the legs and can lead to tissue death and amputation.

Controlling high blood pressure

By Loretta Kaes — 07/01/2008

Before we look at ways to control high blood pressure (HBP), also known as hypertension, it might be helpful to look at some basic facts about HBP and why it is vital to control. Blood pressure refers to the force of blood pushing against the walls of our arteries when the heart pumps blood.

Thanks to diagnostic testing available 27/4, life threatening aneurism is avoided

07/01/2008

'Chest pain can be anything," says cardiologist Raed Jitan, M.D., FACC,"but a life threatening aneurism is infrequent.

Vision therapy helps struggling students succeed

07/01/2008

School is out and it is time for some summer fun.Many know that the summer is just a brief vacation from school struggles.The following story may sound familiar: Jake hated reading. He and his mother would fight to get his reading homework done. It was exhausting for both of them. Jake would say:"I stink at reading.

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common childhood illness

07/01/2008

Parents of young children are often faced with fevers.But when the fever is accompanied by sores in the mouth and a rash with blisters,many parents who aren't familiar with this condition become very worried. Meg Fisher, M.D.

With new Insight Subluxation Station, chiropractic care is now rocket science

07/01/2008

Dr.Peter Joffe of Joffe Family Chiropractic has joined a growing number of chiropractic doctors who have upgraded their level of care to assess the wellbeing of the community.Patients of Dr.

Hernias, bulges and outies, oh my!

By Jody C. DiGiacomo, M.D., FACS — 07/01/2008

An abdominal wall hernia is an abnormal bulging of the contents of the abdomen through muscle layers that comprise the abdominal wall, and they are named based on their location. All are fundamentally a weakness or defect of the abdominal wall.

Study shows chiropractic care helps to quiet crybabies

07/01/2008

Research out of Great Britain offers hope to parents across the globe whose weary morning appearance is caused by a crying infant at home. Baby's tears not only concern mom and dad about his/her health, they often disrupt the entire family - and in worstcase scenarios may impact postnatal depression and lead to shaken baby syndrome.

CentraState expands cardiac services

07/01/2008

CentraState Medical Center has launched an Integrative Health and Preventive Cardiology Program that combines conventional medicine with evidence-based alternative and complementary medicine.The latter includes botanical and herbal treatments and mind-body techniques such as biofeedback, yoga, massage, meditation and Reiki.

CentraState Medical Center expands cardiac services

07/01/2008

CentraState surgeons performing ground-breaking surgery without incision

07/01/2008

CentraState Medical Center is now offering incisionless or "natural orifice" surgery, allowing surgeons to perform surgery without making an incision, anywhere. MorrisWashington, M.D.,and Ragui Sadek, M.D., of Endo-Surgical Associates of Central Jersey and on staff at CentraState, performed the first 45- minute incisionless surgery- a weight-loss procedure - on June 5.

Digital mammography now available at CentraState

07/01/2008

TheWomen's Health Center at CentraState Medical Center now offers digital mammography as the newest ally to fight breast cancer.The high-tech system provides superb images and greater exam efficiency for patient comfort.

CentraState expands cardiac services

07/01/2008

CentraState Medical Center has launched an Integrative Health and Preventive Cardiology Program that combines conventional medicine with evidence based alternative and complementary medicine.The latter includes botanical and herbal treatments and mindbody techniques such as biofeedback, yoga, massage, meditation and Reiki.

Monmouth Medical Center launches revolutionary new cancer treatment

07/01/2008

Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, implementedTomoTherapy, an advanced cancer treatment system that optimizes the delivery of radiation for tumors, at the newly refurbished Institute for Advanced Radiation Oncology at the Leon Hess Cancer Center,with treatment of the first patient on April 16.

National group reaccredits CentraState lab

07/01/2008

The College of American Pathologists' Commission on Laboratory Accreditation has awarded two-year reaccreditation to the Laboratory at CentraState Medical Center for demonstrating highquality care to patients.