We have always heard of UV protection from the sun but now they are talking about harmful blue lights. What does this mean to me and my health?

An ad for Monmouth Vision Associates

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UV is short for ultraviolet, a color on the light spectrum. This light is electromagnetic radiation, which is present in sunlight (even through cloud cover), and also produced by electric arcs, and specialized lights such as mercury-vapor lamps, tanning lamps, and black lights. UV light is associated with suntan, freckles and sunburn on skin which … Continued

Hangriness

A Venn Diagram with the words hungry, angry, and hangry in the middle

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By, Lauren Kolacki Have you ever experienced being “hangry”? It is the irritation and angriness that is a result of extreme hunger. It is not just an amusing, made up word to perfectly describe our short temper that accompanies our starvation; there is actually science behind it. The carbohydrates, pro- teins and fats that we … Continued

How Does Cellulaze Treat Cellulite?

A column for Thomas A. Leach, M.D.

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Cellulite affects up to eighty-five percent of women and has seen a myriad of tried approaches through the years. The problem has been that cellulite is a series of structural problems beneath the skin, not simply a fat problem. There are three components and most prior treatments addressed only one or two. The anatomical issues … Continued

Super-Agers

an older couple, jumping and reaching for a clear blue sky

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By, Lauren Kolacki Erik Erikson was a Psychologist known for his theory of psychosocial development. This is an eight-step theory that analyzes situations that happen to us at certain ages, which contribute to the person we eventually become. “Ego In- tegrity vs. Despair” is the eighth and final stage of Erikson’s theory, where an individual … Continued

How to Talk to Your Teen About Depression and Suicide



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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

Komen CSNJ’s MORE THAN PINK Walk Committee Co-Chairs Lead the Way for a Meaningful, Memorable and Exciting Event

two women standing together at CSNJ's More Than Pink Walk

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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

Men’s Health



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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

NATIONAL HAND THERAPY AWARENESS WEEK

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“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

Did You Know? Physical Guidelines that Are the Same for Adults and Older Adults

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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