Bob Mackiel, 73, is no stranger to exercise. He typically swims, walks on a treadmill, and uses weight machines three times a week. Despite having a heart attack in 2016 and a pacemaker, Bob, of Freehold, was in good health. He was shopping for a new gym when his [...]
You may be able to push through occasional knee pain with rest and pain relievers, but once you’ve crossed the point where the pain becomes persistent, you have decreased mobility or range of motion, or you have a grating sensation in your joints, you could be a candidate for [...]
Family medicine physicians serve as the hub for a patient’s care—and often, they are the center of an entire family’s health and well-being. These specialists see patients at every stage of life, including newborns, children, and teens. “We want our pediatric patients of all ages to know that their [...]
Manalapan Resident Credits CentraState Quartet for Changing Her Life When Meriwyn Travisano was diagnosed with diabetes a decade ago, her doctor told her to lose weight. Having struggled with the scale most of her life, Meriwyn, 51, felt dismissed. She didn’t go back to that doctor, and her weight [...]
While on vacation at his parents’ house in Durango, Mexico in April 2020, Victor Mendoza-Gutierrez was enjoying a typical ride on his motorcycle—until the driver of a car to his left ignored a stop sign at the intersection. Victor was unable to stop in time and the car slammed [...]
As more people receive their COVID-19 vaccinations and states lift lockdown restrictions, the possibilities of things we can do again are nearly endless. But for many who already have the vaccine, what they have been looking forward to doing to most largely comes down to the three Fs: family, [...]
You’ve done a great job of trying to keep yourself COVID-free, but it’s time to make the rest of your body a priority! Health screenings and regular visits to your primary care provider are the keys to early detection of a host of illnesses and your best path to [...]
Over the last year, we have seen family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and strangers pull together for the well-being of the community. Perhaps it is time to offer some thanks. Showing your appreciation for someone doesn’t have to be a grand gesture. Even the smallest efforts can make someone’s day. [...]
Summer is here, and along with flip-flops and sunscreen comes the sizzling on the grill. Often grilled foods include an array of heavily-marinated and fatty foods that don’t do any favors to your waistline and can have other health impacts. But choosing healthier options doesn’t mean you have to [...]
If it’s over 90 degrees outside, there’s no way you’ll be cooking inside! But if you’re wondering how to keep it healthy and still partake in your summer grilling favorites, look no further. Here are four easy ways to swap out high-fat, high-salt foods without missing out on the [...]
