Meridian At Home and Caring.com partner to provide eldercare information for community       The number of caregivers in the U.S. is expected to grow steadily over the next few years, as the 79 million baby boomers assume the responsibility of caring for their aging or ailing parents who have Alzheimer's, cancer, heart disease, diabetes or other conditions. More ... Healthy Woman OB/GYN donates needed supplies to local police department       Healthy Woman OB/GYN has donated emergency obstetrical delivery kits to be placed in each patrol car in the FreeholdTownship Police Department fleet.This donation follows a delivery in the field by township police Sgt. Daniel Pasquinucci, who arrived on the scene of an imminent delivery in April. More ... Know the warning signs that your body sends when it is time to seek help By Dr. Robert Chickara       People with back pain need to be good listeners.They need to listen to their bodies.This is an acquired skill and not something we are born with. Most of us come into this world in a perfect state of health (translation: no pain).As we age and with each passing affliction upon our bodies, this sta... More ... Time for baby: Preparing for pregnancy By Peter C. Mandel, M.D.       When you decide to start or expand your family, there are several important action items to address well before taking your first pregnancy test.Women planning to become pregnant should begin preparing six to 12 months before trying to conceive.The first step is to schedule a prepregnancy planning... More ... Chiropractic care helps child with headaches and chronic ear and sinus infections       An article published in Proceedings, a journal of the Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics of the International Chiropractors Association, reports the case study of an 8-year old female patient suffering from recurring headaches and chronic ear and sinus infections.The child had been through rep... More ... Summer spoilers: Tips for avoiding warm-weather emergencies By M. Michael Jones, M.D.       Summer is just around the corner, and it will be time to enjoy all the pleasures of the season.While you and your family are outdoors, keep your guard up against common summer injuries and illnesses that could send you to the hospital, instead of the beach. More ... Wellness Community to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day with special event       The Wellness Community — Diney Goldsmith Center will commemorate National Cancer Survivors Day with a celebration on June 7 from 1-4 p.m. The theme of the event is"Treasures of Life"and the wonderful gifts life offers. The Wellness Community participants and their families are all invited to... More ... Learn the numbers that are involved in being healthy By Joe Stein       In 1959 Martin Luther King Jr.said, "…The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience,but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."As with every generation, today's men face challenges that take a toll on their collective health. More ... It's important for men to get regular health screenings       Many women feel that they can't give a man directions.Maybe it's the stubborn tendency of males, or maybe it's that they don't like to be told what to do. It comes as no surprise, then, that it's difficult to get most men to go to the doctor.Maybe they don't want to talk about their health problem... More ... The hourglass is half full: women's views on aging       When a recent survey asked women how they felt about aging, a significant number said that the best was yet to come. In the new WomenTalk 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. More ... Working around the home: stay safe and enjoy the summer By Dane Clarke, M.D., FACEP       As summer approaches, so does a season of outdoor activities. In addition to an increased level of recreation, relaxation and sports, the warm weather brings with it a desire to do repairs, gardening and other homerelated activities that were neglected or unnecessary in the colder months. More ... Facial tune-ups are becoming popular in this tight job market       In this tight job market,more and more people are being forced to take a look in the mirror.Whether you are currently working or heading back into the job market after many years of employment, how you look counts. "Experience in your chosen field means a lot," says board-certified oral maxillofa... More ... Water is very important for senior citizens       As we age, the balance between our need for water and our thirst for water shifts. In fact, the less water an older person drinks, the less thirsty they become, leaving them open to the risk of serious dehydration and other complications. More ...