If you’ve packed on the “quarantine 15,” as the COVID-related weight gain has been dubbed, and are having trouble taking it off, you’re not alone. “Turning to food in times of stress is common,” says Caryn Alter, MS, RD, FAND. Add to that the decreased opportunity for organized exercise [...]
We’re ringing in a new year unlike any other. While life has changed dramatically in 365 days, the benefits of creating New Year’s resolutions are still relevant. According to Ankur Desai, MD, a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist on staff at CentraState, New Year’s resolutions can help us put [...]
As the COVID-19 vaccine is administered throughout New Jersey, many people are questioning whether they should get the vaccine when their turn comes. It’s important to understand the facts about the vaccines from a source you can trust and not get taken in by misinformation spreading from unsubstantiated sources. [...]
Remember last holiday season when all you had to worry about was political talk at the table? Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and burnout from all the restrictions, it’s easy to use the holidays as an excuse to turn a blind eye to the rules and pretend for one day that the virus is [...]
Like many others struggling with prediabetes, Claire Gallagher, 66, had tried everything to lose weight and get healthier. Encouraged by her nurse practitioner, she enrolled in CentraState’s Diabetes Prevention Program. After a year of education, support, and sustainable lifestyle changes, Claire lost more than 45 pounds and gained a [...]
Tony Testa is most at home on stage. As the leader of the ‘60s doo-wop vocal group The Duprees, his voice is his instrument. When he woke up one morning unable to speak, he wondered if his 60-year career was over. Tony, 76, a resident of Jackson, is known [...]
Mobility and function are among the key indicators of good health across the lifespan, according to Brian Mason, PT, DPT, clinical director of rehabilitation services at CentraState. If you notice you’re having any issues in these areas, CentraState now offers a new Movement Disorder Program that’s designed to detect any [...]
Restaurant professional Sarah Jablonski was only 20 years old when she was diagnosed with prediabetes and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). After years of struggling with her weight and trying a variety of diet and exercise plans, her board-certified family medicine physician, Marc Feingold, MD, suggested she consider bariatric surgery. [...]
When was the last time you told someone you were “fine,” and you weren’t? We’re conditioned to say we’re fine, but it’s important to admit when we're not and address the issues that are causing us stress. Otherwise, the real meaning behind “FINE” becomes Feelings Inside Not Expressed. Our [...]
When many turned to unhealthy behaviors to deal with stress this spring, Bill Cummings and Corinne Guidone took advantage of CentraState’s virtual Smoking Cessation program and quit smoking. Although the brother and sister tried to quit more times than they could count, they wanted to finally kick the habit [...]
