Last year, Family Practice of CentraState and several other CentraState physician practices were selected to participate in the Million Hearts® Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction Model program, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ five-year initiative to reduce heart attack and stroke risk. Since then, participating patients have reduced their [...]
These days, you can find Fred Sieben back at his favorite fishing spots. Yet earlier this year, Fred’s health took a severe turn and his wife, Gail, had worried that he wouldn’t recover. Fred, a 72-year-old Freehold resident, passed out at home on January 16. His blood sugar was [...]
Have you ever found yourself nibbling all day after a night of restless sleep? There might be a physiological explanation. Recent studies have suggested a link between sleep duration and weight gain. Sleep deprivation appears to influence the production of ghrelin and leptin, the body’s appetite-regulating hormones. One study [...]
Sixty percent of adults over age 60 have an underlying musculoskeletal disorder such as osteoporosis, but many aren’t aware until they experience a bone fracture. Unfortunately, a fracture increases a person’s risk of death nearly three times. The good news is that you can take steps to decrease your [...]
Good posture can keep you looking and feeling more youthful than any anti-aging serum. But the benefits are more than skin deep. Proper posture can help: Prevent or reverse kyphosis (the rounding of the upper back) Relieve back/neck pain and stiffness Prevent bone loss Improve balance and reduce falls [...]
Discover the 3 Keys to Harmonious Relationships How can we experience the connection and harmony we desire with family, friends, co-workers, and the world at large—despite our differences? “Staying centered is hard when we don’t feel heard or our needs aren’t being met,” says Deb Kern, PhD, internationally acclaimed [...]
When it comes to managing your diabetes, ignorance isn’t bliss. The more you know, the better you can control your diabetes. Take advantage of our FREE diabetes forum, Sweet Success, and hear what physicians, dietitians, diabetes nurse educators and fitness experts have to say to stay current on the [...]
You don’t have to grunt, groan, and strain to stay fit. Studies show that a more balanced approach to exercise is a smarter way to train. What does it mean to exercise smart? It’s moving efficiently and effectively to maximize physical and mental benefits while minimizing risk of injury. [...]
The most important aspect of surgery isn’t what’s new, but what’s best for the patient, particularly when it comes to joint replacement surgery. While robotic techniques are emerging, research and experience has shown that minimally invasive surgery delivers the same or better outcomes at a lower cost. For example, [...]
At times, seemingly “normal” symptoms like a stiff neck or a headache may be harbingers of more serious conditions that require medical attention. Here are a few symptoms that may signal something more serious. The Symptom: A dark purple-blue bruise The Possible Cause: While most bruises are the short-term [...]
