By Dr Lee Lichtenstein For most people, a routine dental visit with local anesthesia is quick and painless—but if you’ve ever struggled to “get numb,” you know how frustrating (and nerve-wracking) it can be. Difficulty getting numb is a real and exasperating experience for many people, especially those with dental phobia...
Project Healthy Bones is a 24-week exercise and education program for older women and men at risk for, or who have osteoporosis. The program includes exercises that target the body’s larger muscle groups to improve strength, balance and flexibility. The 24-week curriculum includes sessions on the importance of exercise, nutrition,...
The list of culprits that cause dry skin is a long one, from hot showers and scrubbing yourself dry with a towel, to winter weather and aging. The good news is that unless you’re managing a skin condition, there are several excellent natural home treatments you can try to remedy...
This plant-based chili* is hearty, savory and an easy go-to option when trying to feed the whole crew! The mix of seared plant-based ground beef, like Beyond Beef, vegetables and refreshing toppings blend together for a flavorful and comforting bowl of deliciousness. Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 1lb/16oz package of plant-based...
Depression affects women and men In Monmouth County NJ Being tough is a quality many men are encouraged to work toward starting in childhood. Popular culture (and even family and friends) imply it’s not manly to talk about your feelings or show emotion, summed up by the expression “Man up.” ...
Flu season comes every year, but it’s hard to predict how severe it will be — or how bad you’ll feel if you get the flu. Maybe you’ll just miss a few days of work or school. But you could also get more seriously ill with complications. So each year,...
by Atlantic Eye Opens in Eatontown, NJ Grand Opening Thursday, November 13, 4:00–8:00 PM | Ribbon Cutting at 5:30 PMEATONTOWN, N.J. - Atlantic Eye proudly announces the grand opening of WINK Aesthetics +Wellness, its new cutting-edge aesthetic and wellness center located in Eatontown, New Jersey. The celebration will take place...
Not Just for Your Kitchen You may know it as the orange box that lurks in the back of your fridge to take out bad smells. Or as a pantry staple that helps your baked goods rise. But baking soda, aka sodium bicarbonate, deserves a spot in your medicine cabinet,...
Mental health recovery extends beyond symptom management—it requires strong community ties, stable housing, and support in everyday life. Our Community Support Services (CSS) program empowers adults with severe and persistent mental health conditions to overcome social and systemic barriers and integrate meaningfully into their communities. Through personalized rehabilitation plans...
(BPT) - As the cold weather approaches, it's time to gear up for flu season. Even though germs are always around, you can take small, daily steps to give your body a better chance to stay healthy. Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner shares six simple, practical tips to...
LONG BRANCH — Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-06) today announced his strong opposition to RWJ Barnabas Health’s (RWJBH) plan to move Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch to a new hospital in Tinton Falls. The plan would move key services such as labor and delivery, acute care in-patient beds and...
By Alliance Orthopedics If you suffer from chronic heel pain, you know all too well how frustrating it can be. Simple activities like jogging, walking, or even getting out of bed in the morning can be met with discomfort or sharp, stabbing pain in your heel. Chronic plantar fasciitis is...
