By Ankur Desai, MD The Internet shows like “13 Reasons Why” and celebrity deaths like Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade have pushed the topic of suicide to the forefront for many Americans, but especially for teens. Death by suicide is on the rise and this appears to be closely correlated to the increase in depression … Continued
As two longtime volunteers of Susan G. Komen Central and South Jersey (Komen CSNJ), Janet Marzocca and Scott Present go above and beyond in their roles, working side-by-side with staff, survivors, other volunteers and donors to make the organiza- tion’s annual walk event special, memorable and meaningful. “I have been privileged to work with so … Continued
By Lauren Kolacki As we get older we start to experience aches and pains in muscles we didn’t even know existed. You begin to have health concerns that never crossed your mind before. It is im- portant to be mindful of your health and continue to get checked regularly for any changes or abnormalities. Prostate … Continued
By Abigail Urban Have you ever spotted teal ribbons tied around trees in your local town during September? These decorations might have been placed by the Teal Tea Foundation, whish is a foundation that raises awareness of ovarian cancer and raises money for research to find a cure. This New Jersey-based nonprofit participates in various … Continued
“Certified Hand Therapist” • Shirish Godbole, OTR,CHT. • Able Hands Rehabilitation PC. HAND is probably the third most important part of our body after the heart that drives us and the brain which guides us. We interact with the environment through our hands and make things happen in our personal or professional life. Hands perform … Continued
Regular physical activity is essential for healthy aging. Adults ages 65 years and older gain substantial health benefits from regular physical activity, and these benefits continue to occur throughout their lives. Promoting physical activity for older adults is especially important because this population is the least physically active of any age group. For adults aged … Continued
Anyone who’s ever been to a toddler’s first birthday can relate to a few common themes… a clown or superhero, crying babies (especially if Mom and Dad picked the clown), a Smash Cake, and someone offering up a college fund. This gift from Grandma or your Brother-In-Law that works at the bank might be the … Continued
By, John Bazzarro In my day-to-day practice, I generally see two or three new clients per week that have been involved in automobile accidents. Unfortunately, about 90% of these people carry a policy of automobile insurance that does not allow them to sue for personal injury resulting from a motor vehicle accident. The purpose of … Continued
Premier Gastroenterology of Princeton Personal attention is the hallmark of Dr. Punitha Shivaprasad’s practice at Premier Gastroenterology of Princeton. She graduated from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine followed by Internal Medicine Residency and fellowship in Gastroenterology at Cooper University Hospital and an additional fellowship at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C. Premier … Continued
Dr. Pinakin R. Jethwa is a native of Wayne, NJ. He received his Doctorate in Medicine from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (formerly UMDNJ) in Newark, NJ following an undergraduate degree in Bioengineering at The University of Pennsylvania, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Dr. Jethwa is one of the nation’s most innovative vascular, dual-trained neurosurgeons. This … Continued