When it comes to fighting diabetes, knowledge is the best medicine. That’s because more than 84 percent of people at risk of developing diabetes, a condition known as prediabetes, don’t even know it. With knowledge comes the power to prevent the illness that can lead to serious health consequences [...]
Wouldn’t it be great to wake up every day feeling healthy, strong, resilient and ready for whatever comes next? You can with Prime Time Health—CentraState’s virtual health & wellness membership program. Prime Time Health offers an amazing array of interactive, on-demand classes to help you create healthier habits, change your [...]
With the dropping temperatures and changing leaves signaling the arrival of fall, our community is gearing up for cold and flu season—while taking continued COVID-19 precautions. “Many viruses are present year-round, but seem more prevalent in the colder months for a variety of reasons,” says Philip Angello, MD, board-certified [...]
By Grigory Goldberg, MD Video conferencing platforms and other remote working options may have been the heroes for businesses over these last several months of working from home, but they certainly haven’t been saving you from back and neck pain. Zooming in to Back and Neck Pain An increasing [...]
The coronavirus pandemic has changed us in many ways, including how our bodies function. Whether you’ve spent months quarantining to help flatten the curve or you’ve isolated to recover from COVID-19, it has limited our ability to move. Muscle strength decreases 1-3% per day for each day of inactivity [...]
Mindfulness is about bringing your attention and focus to the present moment. Through mindfulness, we calmly acknowledge thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations without judgment, according to CentraState behavioral health specialist Amy Metzger, MSW, LCSW, CTTS. It’s hitting the pause button and allowing yourself to be completely present to engage [...]
We can't predict the future, but we can predict that it will be a lot better if you're healthier. You can start by checking important healthcare-related items off your to-do list. Whether it's going for screenings, getting a physical, or finally doing something about that bad knee, let's take [...]
Several CentraState medical practices are offering virtual healthcare services, allowing patients to connect with board-certified primary care and specialty physicians for preventive services, chronic care follow-up, and management of acute issues. The platform includes tools for tracking COVID-19 symptoms. “We’re here to maintain continuity of care no matter what [...]
Summer may signal the start of hot, hazy days, but it also heralds the arrival of a bounty of fresh, colorful foods. Summer produce is filled with nutrients that can give your immune system the boost it needs to function at its best and help protect you from illness. [...]
On the last day of a 39-year career in New York City, Joe Santos was ready to enjoy his retirement. But just several hours later, as he was folding laundry at his home in Freehold, his left arm and left leg began tingling and became difficult to move—and he [...]
