Choosing the right ob/gyn By Norman Back, M.D.       Bringing a new baby into the world is one of the most exciting milestones in any person's life.But it is also a serious responsibility that requires careful planning and decision-making. Two of those important decisions include selection of the ob/gyn and the hospital where the baby will be deliv... More ... Does the use of a low back support or brace really make a difference? By Dr. Joseph Cilea       'Do you think a back brace will help my condition?"This is a question that is frequently asked of many health care providers who treat low back pain.The answers typically vary, as there is support for and against the use of a brace when low back pain is present. More ... Don't give up on that January resolution; top reasons weight loss fails       In a recentWebMD article on this topic, Gary Foster, Ph.D., director of the Center for Obesity Research and Education at Temple University, was quoted as saying,"Losing weight and maintaining it is among the most difficult things people can do because it has no end. More ... Sleep disorders: recognizing the signs of why you may not be getting a good night's sleep By Samuel Krachman, D.O.       May is Better Sleep Month. If you or a loved one has trouble sleeping at night or are frequently drowsy during the day, you may be one of millions of Americans who suffers from sleep disorders. The cumulative physical effects of a disturbed sleep cycle can cause a wide range of symptoms and even ... More ... High blood pressure in women — know the facts and risks By Robert Kayser, M.D.       May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month, a perfect time for women to learn more about their cardiovascular health and blood pressure. More than 65 million adults have high blood pressure, and nearly half are women. More ... Support breast cancer awareness through the annual Paint the Town Pink Week       Riverview Medical Center and Red Bank RiverCenter are teaming up to host a bigger and"pinker"Paint the Town Pink in 2009.Beginning May 2,Red Bank will be transformed into"Pink Bank," for Paint theTown Pink,a weeklong community wide event to raise awareness of the importance of breast cancer preven... More ... Exercise and physical therapy are important for relieving back pain By Philip Chan       Physical therapy and exercise are integral to almost all forms of back pain and neck pain treatment. Sometimes physical therapy and exercise are the first lines of treatment; other times they may help manage chronic pain or provide rehabilitation after surgery.But did you know that both gentle bac... More ... Salt=bad, potassium=good       Patients with high blood pressure have always been told to decrease their salt intake, but according to a new study at Loyola University Health System, Chicago, adding potassium to your diet is a good choice as well. More ...