Pediatric survey reveals many parents neglect their children's feet       Warts, ingrown toenails and foot pain bring thousands of adults to doctors' offices every day. But according to new survey results, released by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) during Foot Health Awareness Month, many health-conscious parents don't have high standards of foot hea... More ... Pediatric dentists care for the dental and emotional needs of children By Dr. Steven P. Stern       There's nothing as endearing as your child's smile, but how do you keep that smile healthy? Well, a visit to a pediatric dentist would be a good start. Why use a pediatric dentist? The pediatricians of dentistry, pediatric dentists have expertise in both dentistry and child psychology. More ... 8 out of 10 chiropractic patients have had whiplash By Dr. Robert Chickara       Patients are often surprised to learn that chiropractic doctors are often the source of care for people who have recently been in auto accidents. Did you know that eight of 10 people with headaches or nervousness who see chiropractors have been in auto accidents? Isn't that incredible? More ... Local health care professionals seek to solve epidemic health care crisis By Dr. Larry S. Arbeitman and Dr. Jason A. Weniger       THE CRISIS According to a report from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the cost of overall health care in the United States has doubled from 1993 to 2004,and the costs are only getting higher.More than 15 percent of our Gross Domestic Product is spent on medical care. More ... Meridian Health to host free healthy heart screenings in February       Show your heart some love and celebrate American Heart Month at one of Meridian Health's hospitals, with special free health screenings to get you started on the road to a healthier you. More ... Botox benefits more broad than just cosmetic       Most of us associate botulinum toxin, also known as Botox, with the cosmetic treatment of facial wrinkles.But did you know that neurologists have safely used it to treat serious medical conditions for more than 28 years? More ... From the runway to Red Bank — strut down the red carpet to a healthier heart       From the runway to Red Bank, the spotlight is on women's heart health this February. In partnership with The Heart Truth campaign, Meridian Health is hosting"Red Carpet to a Healthier Heart:The Red Dress Event,"on Feb.26 from 7 to 9 p.m.at Buona Sera Restaurant in Red Bank, for a night of fashion,... More ... Meridian Health to host free healthy heart screenings       Show your heart some love and celebrateAmerican Heart Month at one of Meridian Health's hospitals, with special free health screenings to get you started on the road to a healthier you. More ... Celebrate Valentine's Day with a healthy heart       February marks the calendar page for Valentine's Day and Heart Health Month, so there's never been a better reason to be good to your heart.A few simple steps today can keep it beating strong all year long so you can live life to the fullest. 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 ... Treating and preventing cold weather injuries By Dr. Ira Shapiro       Firmly entrenched in the winter months,we have no choice but to perform normal outdoor routines in the cold or often surrounded by ice and snow. These conditions can be harmful even to hardened athletes if they are improperly prepared. For those with lesser conditioning, the effects of the cold a... More ... Why does homework take forever? By Dr. S. Moshe Roth       You know the scene all too well.The kids are home from school and you figure out what each child needs to get done.You brace yourself for another battle.Will this ever stop? Why can't they do their homework on their own? This may not be as difficult a question to answer as you think.One out of fo... More ...