It’s January 2019 and fortunately, we can still see the grass. Do you remember January 2018? Snowmaggedon met Snowpocalypse during our Polar Vortex. Handling that kind of snow can actually be a life or death experience. Whether you are dusting off the dusting or knee deep in cold and white, keep in mind that there…
By Marcie Seninsky, Program Manager, The TrueU Weight Loss at Advanced Endocrinology & Weight Management, Little Silver. Ritu (Malik) Anand, M.D., Board Certified in Endocrinology and in Obesity Management. 732-842-4111. It’s time to make new habits. A habit isn’t just something that you perform regularly. A habit is something you perform automatically, without thought. For…
Stroke strikes someone in the United States every 40 seconds. When it does, every second counts. And, in the case of a hemorrhagic stroke – when ruptured blood vessels cause bleeding inside the brain – a patient’s survival depends on it. While the time to treatment is a critical factor in determining the future of…
When we lose someone close, we love them and miss them forever. Many months and even years after a loss our grief ebbs and flows: at moments it may fade into the background, but at other times it comes crashing in upon us, reminding us of all the ways our loved one’s absence is ever-present…
Dr. Glenn Kolansky, ADVANCED DERMATOLOGY SURGERY & LASER CENTER Hair loss is a common problem for men and women. Thinning hair can have a negative impact on one’s self confidence and self-esteem. A new non-surgical treatment for hair loss called platelet rich plasma therapy or PRP is a natural way to stimulate inactive hair follicles…
The holiday season is here, and while we know everyone is looking forward to some well-deserved time spent relaxing and reconnecting with loved ones, things are a little more complicated for those wearing braces. While delicious, many of the foods and snacks we love to enjoy during the holidays can pose a serious threat to…
‘Tis the season to start decorating your homes for the holidays! Did you know that ladder-related injuries are on the rise this time of year? The following information can help you avoid ladder injuries this season. Each year, more and more people are treated in emergency rooms because of injuries directly related to improper ladder…
Many people reach for a bottle of anti-inflammatory or pain relief rather than reaching for the source of the problem. A quick visit to Dr. Marshall Allegra, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in private practice, will allow him to supervise each phase of your diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. One option to explore with him is Physical…
Today, October 17th is Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day. Or “BRA DAY.” This day to raise awareness for breast reconstruction was initially started in Canada in 2011. Over the past past 7 years this day has blossomed into a wonderful campaign to inform women with breast cancer of the many options that they have for breast…
Have you ever thought there must be more to losing weight than just dieting and exercise? Well, it turns it you are right! Gaining and losing weight can be due to many things, for example: Sleep deprivation, nutritional imbalances, genetics, environmental toxins, gut flora imbalances, food addictions, allergies, and inflammation. (1) Frequently ignored is the…
