Health & Fitness
There is a natural relief for headache sufferers
Nine out of 10 Americans suffer from headaches. Headaches/migraines can significantly diminish a person’s quality of life. They can prevent you from working, playing,...
How do I know if my school-age child has social skill challenges?
By Alyssa Brennan, MOT
By this stage of the school year, children in first through third grades should be settled in their classroom routine. While...
Physical therapy a good first choice before surgery for rotator cuff tears
By Dr. Leonard J. Somarriba, D.P.T, C.S.C.S.
and Dr. John Scafidi, P.T, D.P.T, FAAOMPT
Why get surgery if you don’t need it? Those who experience nontraumatic...
Supervised exercises help with knee osteoarthritis
By Jerry Moczerniuk P.T., D.P.T.
A recently updated review of research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine revealed that participants with knee osteoarthritis...
A robot named ‘Trudy’ comes to JFK Medical Center
Imagine walking the halls of the JFK Medical Center in Edison and seeing a robot coming out of an empty hospital room, beeping out...
Obesity increases risk of cancer and disease
By Ken Freedman, D.C.
There is a definite link between obesity and an increased risk for serious health problems, including cancer and chronic diseases. Approximately...
