Find the facts on nutrition by focusing on the science       New information about food and diet appears every day.An e-mail about "secret"calories in soft drinks, a friend's personal endorsement of a trendy diet, news reports about conflicting research on red wine… what is true, and how do you separate the truth from the fiction when it comes to nut... More ... Who is your registered dietitian?       You know who your doctor is.But who is your registered dietitian (RD)? "In the same way that you have a physician whom you see regularly to manage your medical needs,everyone should also see an RD routinely for help in managing your nutritional needs,"says registered dietitian andAmerican Dieteti... More ... Join the movement to create a world free of MS       Every hour someone is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic disease of the central nervous system for which there is no cure.Multiple sclerosis interrupts the flow of information between the brain and the body and stops people from moving. For some, this means living with unpredictable... More ... Flu and fever detection facts for Dr. Mom       Cold and flu season is upon us,affecting tens of millions of adults and children each year,according to the Centers for Disease Control.A cold is rarely serious but flu can lead to complications,especially in children and the elderly.Early detection is key,especially since new anti-viral drugs mus... More ... Program on essential oils to be held March 20       The origin of essential oils dates back thousands of years and is used quite extensively in many parts of the world for medicinal purposes.On March 20,Monmouth Medical Center will present,"An Introduction to theWorld of Essential Oils andAromatherapy"from 7:30-9 p.m.at the Tatum ParkActivity Cente... More ... Program about meditation slated for March 11       Monmouth Medical Center will present "Evening Enlightenment:Meditations toTransformYour Life Now - atWork, Home and for Play,"on March 11 from 7:30-9 p.m. at theTatum Park Activity Center,Red Hill Road in Middletown. More ... Monmouth to hold Stress Free Workshop March 11       Join Monmouth Medical Center for a Stress FreeWorkshop titled"Dealing with Feelings,"on March 11 from 7-9 p.m. at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch.The program,which is offered for a nominal $10 fee, discusses how toxic emotions such as anger, anxiety and depression can impair the immune syst... More ... March is Save Your Vision Month By Dr. S. Moshe Roth       Take a moment and consider what your life would be like it you couldn't see. Not a pleasant thought, is it?We often take our vision for granted. Most people have heard of the sightstealing eye diseases glaucoma and macular degeneration.The damage that these diseases cause occurs gradually. More ... Families must consider the legal, financial aspects of dementia care By Loretta Kaes       Dementia can occur at any age and can even affect young people as the result of injury or hypoxia (the reduction of oxygen supply to blood). However, it is mostly a disease of the elderly, affecting approximately 15 percent of those age 65 and 40 percent of those age 80.The most common cause of de... More ... Public safety workers find comfort with their chiropractor       Astudy of public safety personnel placed under chiropractic care reveals an improvement in the overall health of these workers. "Changes in Physical State and Self- Perceptions in Domains of Health Related Quality of Life among Public Safety Personnel Undergoing Chiropractic Care," authored by Sp... More ... Preconception care focuses on risk prevention, health promotion       At Kimball Medical Center,obstetricians and gynecologists are dedicated to promoting optimal health throughout a woman's lifespan. For women of childbearing years,Kimball obstetrician/gynecologist E.David Morgan,M.D. More ... Kimball Medical offers weekly t'ai chi sessions       The Center for Healthy Living at Kimball Medical Center, in cooperation with the Arthritis Foundation, offers courses in t'ai chi - a slow,nonmartial art form of movement. These beginner classes, taught by an accredited t'ai chi instructor,provide instructions in gentle back-and-forth motions th... More ... Preventing injuries and deaths from falls       For older adults, a fall can often spell disaster.One third of Americans ages 65 and older fall each year. Millions are injured,many of them seriously, as a result.The injuries sustained can rob older adults of their mobility and independence and lead to premature death. In 2004, nearly 15,000 peo... More ... Saint Barnabas offers tips to caregivers during winter months       Winter is here and the cold weather restricts many older people from going outdoors for exercise or entertainment.Caregivers are often faced with thinking of creative ideas to keep their elderly parent's or spouse's spirits high during the next few months. More ... Do you know what to do in a dental emergency?       Accidents do happen.They can happen anytime, anywhere - at home, school,work, during recreational activities, and on vacation. Preparing for a dental emergency may not seem to be a top priority; however, knowing what to do before an accident occurs can be the difference between saving or losing a... More ... Soothing stress may reduce sleepless nights       Learning more about the differences between everyday stress and an anxiety disorder could help keep you from tossing and turning. While stress and anxiety are a normal part of life,anxiety disorders,which affect 40 million adults,are the most common psychiatric illnesses in the U.S.- and they are... More ... Top 5 things to consider when looking for health information online       Arecent study conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) indicates a growing number of Americans are seeking general health information from the Internet as a first source, rather than consulting their doctors. More ... Study shows chiropractic care can benefit autistic children       The past decade has seen the number of diagnosed cases of autism rapidly increase throughout the nation.These alarming numbers have Manalapan-based Dr.Peter Joffe,D.C., pointing to a study that indicates that chiropractic care may alleviate - at least to some degree - some of the associated symp... More ... Double-duty doula Compassion is natural for actress Amy Pietz. As a doula, she's there to assist and comfort women during childbirth. On set, the 'Aliens in America' star uses that experience to bond with coworkers. For all involved, it's a blessing. By Dave Waldon CTW Features       On the new CW comedy series "Aliens in America,"Amy Pietz plays Franny, a loving but fussy mom whose tidy, Midwestern existence is disrupted by the Pakistani Muslim exchange student her family takes into their home. It's a scene-stealing character in a highly acclaimed series, the role of a lifeti... More ... Chiropractic care benefits adults with ADHD       Dr.Yannick Pauli,president of the Swiss Chiropractic Pediatric Association, has authored a study that concludes that chiropractic care can benefit adults with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). More ... Survey challenges theory that women strive to take care of everyone except themselves       Arecent survey uncovered a newfound sense of self-empowerment in regard to women's health and their priorities. More ...