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Condolences upon the death of a loved one often suggest that time will heal the pain, that letting go is essential to moving on with life and that the memory of the loved one will fade. Yet, significant pain may return for many years or even a lifetime; the truth is, memories don’t simply disappear (nor would we want them to); and letting go completely may not be possible or even healthy.
Ophthalmologists are once again at the forefront of innovation for cosmetic facial procedures. From Botox® to Juvéderm®, eye physicians have been regarded as the experts in the original research and development of injectable, anti-wrinkle treatments. Now, Latisse™, the first and only FDA-approved treatment for inadequate or sparse, thinning eyelashes, has been added to the options for facial enhancement.
It seems that everyone has heard stories or knows of someone who has become pregnant after the age of 44. However, pregnancies are actually fairly rare at that age.
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You’ve finally accepted that summer has become a distant memory. You’ve regretfully put away all your open-toe shoes. And you survived the first few months of school with its Back to School Nights, PTA meetings, teacher conferences and school fundraisers. You finally feel in control, but then it arrives: Holiday Season.
In the quest for youthful and vibrant skin women share a common desire….to look their best regardless of age. We speak and connect with others through the sparkle in our eyes. So what can be done when the winds of time have taken their toll and the sparkle is slowly fading?
Diets do not work! 85% of all people who lose weight by dieting gain in back within two years.
Underage drinking in New Jersey is on an epidemic scale. Our youth continue to use alcohol at rates that should alarm all concerned citizens in the state.
About 13,000 American women are diagnosed with cervical cancer
annually. But the disease can often be prevented through early
detection and treatment.
Patients are seeking a longer lasting product that fills in lines, such
as the lines around the mouth, as part of their overall anti-aging skin
care regimen.
Patients often ask “Is it truly possible to turn back the clock and
reverse aging in a safe, dramatic, and healthy way?” The answer, yes it
is! Clinical advances in laser and cosmetic dermatology have resulted
in a myriad of nonsurgical, minimally invasive treatment options for
patients.
Optimistic women have a lower risk of developing heart disease or dying from any cause compared to pessimistic women, according to research reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers also reported that women with a high degree of cynical
hostility — harboring hostile thoughts toward others or having a
general mistrust of people — were at higher risk of dying; however,
their risk of developing heart disease was not altered.
Each of us experiences loss. Whether it’s something as simple as not
being able to find misplaced car keys when you are late for an
appointment or, a major life-altering loss such as the death of a loved
one, loss always has impact.
Miscarriage is the unplanned loss of a pregnancy prior to the 6th
month. Understandably, most women (and their partners) feel
disappointment at the abrupt end of their hopes for that pregnancy.
These women often find some solace in the fact hat having a miscarriage
is fairly common. Many of their friends and acquaintances have likely
experienced a miscarriage first-hand because one out of four
pregnancies ends in miscarriage. The rate increases to 50% in women
over the age of 41.
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Did you know approximately 10% of breast cancer is caused by a genetic
abnormality? In fact, BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 are the most common genetic
causes of breast cancer. Join us Monday, October 26 for a free lecture,
sponsored by the Kennedy Health System, to learn more about how
screenings and both surgical and medical management can help decrease
the risk of developing breast cancer.
Chronic pain is a highly prevalent and often disabling condition among older adults. Research has demonstrated strong associations between chronic pain and substantial morbidity, depression and functional disability.
New Jersey residents can now join the fight against prescription drug abuse — right in their own homes.
Trick or Treat? Happy Thanksgiving! It seems like yesterday you were
applying your sunscreen. Your children survived their first day of
school — and so did you! And your family has settled into their new
routine, but busy Moms maintain schedules that continue to fill up as
the season changes with more and more “To-do’s”. Since many of us now
care for or coordinate care for our ill or aging parents, the “To-do
list” seems to never end. Not to mention all of those parents — and
sons and daughters, husbands and wives — who are affected by diabetes
in this country. The stress can build up as we try to accomplish every
task to keep our families healthy and happy.
The flu vaccine is particularly recommended for higher risk groups, such those aged 50 and older, people with chronic medical conditions, weakened immune or respiratory systems and pregnant women.
When the doctor delivers the news that your family is facing life with Alzheimer’s disease, there is hope. After nearly three decades of existence, the Alzheimer’s Association has become a key place for caregivers, families and the community to turn to for information, advice, education and encouragement about what to expect, where to go, and how to care for an individual with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder. It has been a pillar of strength for the community.
Did you know that by donating your no-longer-used cell phone to Verizon
Wireless’ HopeLine® program you could make a difference in the life of
a domestic violence survivor?
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