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The holiday season is a time to be thankful and appreciative of the good things in our lives. For parents of young children, it’s also an ideal time to introduce some teachable moments that help kids understand the true importance of the season. “The outcome of this effort is for children to become aware that ...
It’s that time again to set the clock back and gain an hour of sleep in the morning. Nice! But what about losing that hour of daylight? While both springing forward and falling back can disrupt your circadian rhythms and cause a sort of temporary jet lag, setting the clock back has its unique challenges, ...
Although lung cancer death rates in Monmouth County have declined slightly according to government statistics, the disease still remains the second leading cause of death in the United States — and also the leading cause of cancer-related deaths nationwide. For many cancers, including lung cancer, treatment success and increases in long-term survival rates have been linked ...
Matt Fox of Manalapan has more treasured time with his family in his future, because he’s now a lung cancer survivor. Matt had smoked for most of his life, which increased his risk for lung cancer. When his wife, Mary, saw information about CentraState’s lung screening program, she convinced him to participate. Last year, the ...
Similar to calling 911 for emergencies, 988 has been nationally designated as the three-digit dialing code that will route callers in mental health, substance use, or suicidal crisis to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. When to Call Suicidal crisis Substance abuse assistance Mental health resources Concerns about a loved one who may need crisis ...
For Manalapan resident John Kwiecinski, the journey back to health after COVID-19 has been long, with many bumps and detours. But with help from his wife Roxanne, his medical team, CentraState’s Post-COVID Syndrome Treatment Program, and the “band of brothers” he’s met along the way, John is determined to get stronger. John was a healthy ...
When pancreatic cancer is detected early, it’s more treatable. Yet therein lies the problem – it’s very difficult to detect early. Pancreatic cancer often has no symptoms until it is advanced and has spread to other organs, making early diagnosis very challenging. But there’s one way to zero in on your risk for developing pancreatic ...
Retired Freehold couple Jane and Donald O’Brien, ages 62 and 63, hadn’t been prioritizing healthy eating and exercise habits – until they were both diagnosed with prediabetes last fall. After enrolling in CentraState’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-recognized Diabetes Prevention Program, they’re now healthier than they’ve been in years. “Our diagnosis was the motivation ...
When people think of menopause, hot flashes often come to mind. But some women experience different symptoms during this time – and others may have no symptoms at all. Clinically speaking, menopause occurs when a woman goes 12 months without a menstrual period. It’s called a retrospective diagnosis because you may not know you’ve gone ...
Nearly 40 million older American men suffer prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common, non-cancerous condition that can significantly affect quality of life. BPH, also known as enlarged prostate, can block the flow of urine out of the bladder and cause bladder, urinary tract, or kidney problems. Symptoms of the condition include the urgent need to urinate, ...
