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By Jared Gold, MD From the day we’re born, literally a few hours after the onset of life, bacteria begins to grow within our gut. Over time, this “flora” becomes more diverse, complex and immense. Soon, it becomes one of the most vital and powerful forces for defining [...]
By Bhavesh Balar, MD Cancer is an unpredictable disease — two people diagnosed with the same type of cancer may have completely different responses to the same treatment. That’s why cancer care continues to evolve from standardized treatment regimens to more personalized, targeted therapies. These newer treatments take [...]
When you’re expecting, you may feel more like kicking back than kick-starting an exercise routine. But for most women, pregnancy is the ideal time for maintaining or adopting an active lifestyle, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. “Regular physical activity is linked to healthier pregnancies and [...]
By Borislava Burt-Libo, DO We know that many women are waiting longer than ever to start a family. The average age of first-time mothers rose to 26.3 in 2014 from 24.9 in 2000, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. We also know that, biologically speaking, [...]
By Robert Pedowitz, DO In today’s fast-paced and inter-connected world, stress has become virtually inescapable. Yet, while it’s become a fact of life, stress doesn’t have to be a way of life if you practice some relatively simple steps. Let’s face it, everyone has days when we feel [...]
By Edward Soffen, MD, FACP A woman in her 80s recently came to see me because she had a small skin cancer lesion on her nostril that needed treatment She was worried that having it surgically removed would leave a scar on a very prominent area of her [...]
By Divya Menon, MD Aerobic exercise is one of the most influential tools to help offset heart disease as well as a plethora of other chronic diseases. But for some seniors or people with limited mobility, this can be a challenge. A new study has found that practicing yoga [...]
By Fiola Sowemimo, MD Depending on your age and activity level, the body needs different nutrients during different cycles of life in order to do its job. Whether you’re preparing meals for young children or a more seasoned adult eating for health and disease prevention, nutrition contributes a [...]
By Caryn Alter, MS, RD Most of us are feeling tired and sluggish after the long, dark winter we have endured here in central New Jersey. One of the best ways to boost your energy is to eat more healthy foods and get your body moving. As [...]
By Peter Mezzacappa, MD Thousands of women each year are found, during routine screening mammograms, to have breast calcifications, which are calcium deposits within the breast tissue. While these calcifications are usually harmless, they can, in some cases, indicate breast cancer or precancerous conditions of the breast. In [...]
