How to stop low back pain By Michael Sheynin P.T.       Low back pain is without a doubt one of the most common complaints you hear. In fact,most of us suffer from symptoms of low back pain at some time during our life.You hear people complaining about soreness and stiffness of the lower back, radiating pain to the buttock and the leg,and tingling and ... More ... CentraState to hold children's health fair       CentraState Medical Center will present a free Kids Health Fair for children of all ages and their families on Sept.6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.at the Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus, 901 W. Main St., Freehold. Activities include a teddy bear and doll clinic for kids to bring these types of t... More ... Tackling the obesity epidemic; why you can't afford to weight By Rebecca Cipriano, M.D.       It is difficult to ignore the extent to which obesity has become a grave health concern in New Jersey.The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services reports that nearly 59 percent of New Jersey residents are either overweight or obese (nearly one out of every three people).Some might argu... More ... Olympians soar with aid of chiropractic care By Dr. Peter Joffe, D.C.       Are you an athlete looking for that edge over you competition? Or are you playing the game called life looking to maximize your full potential? If one or both are the case, you can look to some of the competitors at this year's Beijing Olympics for some inspiration. More ... Low back pain: Learn how to know if it is serious By Dr. Joseph Cilea       Back problems can cause a good deal of worry and for good reason.Any problem that doesn't go away on its own in a reasonable period of time should be a cause for concern. More ... Put on an organic face Organic skin-care lines are almost as popular as their edible counterparts, but if you're not ingesting it, why pay more? Because beauty — and health — are skin deep. By Beth Kujawski CTW Features       As with organic food, organic skin-care products aren't new, they've just gone mainstream.When you opt for organics,not only your skin benefits but also the planet.The plants used to make organic skin-care products are grown without synthetic pesticides, hormones, genetically modified organisms (G... More ... Tick, tick, tick Are you an 'owl' living in a 'lark's' world? Internal clocks might control why we do what we do and when we do it, but resetting the time could allow you to make the most of every day. By Anna T. Hirsh CTW Features       Wake up every day at 6 a.m.Deliver a report at a staff meeting at 10 a.m.Eat lunch at 12:15 p.m.Surf theWeb for tomorrow's weather at 3 p.m. Take a 4-mile run at 5:45 p.m.Eat dinner at 7 p.m.Go to sleep at 9 p.m. Why do we choose to do what we do when we do it? Or are we actually really "choosing... More ... The reality of TV: Where you're wasting the most time       "If you'll forgive me for getting on my soapbox here, watching television is the way that most Americans waste the most time,"says Ackerman. According to the latest Nielsen Media Survey, during 2005-2006, the average American watched four hours and 35 minutes of television each day. More ... Partnership for Prescription Assistance helps uninsured By Gary Pelletier Director, Pfizer Helpful Answers       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 ar... More ... Monmouth Medical presents health showcase at mall       On Sept. 12, Monmouth Medical Center will present its monthly"To Your Health Showcase"at the Monmouth Mall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The focus of this month's showcase will be"Minority and Multicultural Health Month"to raise awareness and improve the health of minority communities. Information will ... More ... Natural energy boosters the focus of workshop       Studies have shown that there are many simple and natural ways to boost your energy level, reduce stress and increase enjoyment of life.Some of these include exercise, nutrition,"mood foods," music,color, scent,nature, imagination and more. More ... Monmouth offers intro. to alternative medicine       More and more people are using complementary alternative health care to augment their current medical care. On Sept. 10, Monmouth Medical Center 's Special Programs Instructor Laura Zimmerman will explore different therapies in the current health context and discuss resources and information on id... More ... Look and see signs: a home safety review and checklist       Seniors and their families might want to look for the following opportunities when performing a home safety review. Examine dark pathways, corners and other areas where seniors regularly walk or read. Make sure all areas of the home have adequate lighting. Timed and motion-sensor lights out... More ... Empowering women to stay heart healthy at every age       When it comes to heart health, men and women are not always created equal.Although heart disease is often thought of as a man's disease, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that women account for more than half of all heart disease deaths in this country. More ...