Tag: Health & Wellness

Feeling on edge? You’re not alone. That sense of anxiety has become pervasive across all segments of society, and it appears to be growing. Vivian Onuro, M.D., an internist at RWJBarnabas Health in Eatontown, has noticed an uptick in the stress levels of her patients. “While stress has always been a part of life, it seems to be elevated in modern life,” she said.

Within the last several years, there’s been an increase in mental health issues due to a variety of factors, from the pandemic, inflation and political divisiveness to social isolation, intense social media use and inadequate treatment.

Shared milestones are part of the human experience. For those with children, a big milestone is when they go off to college.

Staying well, both physically and mentally, is important for living a healthy, active life at any age. Wellness can include many elements and practices – exercising, eating a balanced diet of grains, fruits and vegetables, and even learning new hobbies.

When former President Joe Biden revealed he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier this year, it reignited a national conversation about a disease that affects hundreds of thousands of men each year. While prostate cancer is often highly treatable, it starts with knowing it’s there.

EATONTOWN – While being pregnant is celebrated with showers, knitted blankets and newly painted nurseries, many families are often unprepared for the realities of coming home with a newborn.

The health care community has redefined the requirements for clinical obesity, noting BMI shouldn’t be the sole barometer of the disease.

Ready to get in top shape this year? Here is some expert advice to silence any looming feelings of self-doubt, help you separate fitness facts from myths and set you up for success in 2025.

When daylight saving time ended Nov. 3, the clocks “fell back” to standard time. Due to a lack of sunshine during shorter days, many people started feeling depressed. Some claim they feel less motivated to get out to the gym, shop or socialize after dark. They believe the shorter days prompt them to become more dormant.

Being diagnosed with breast cancer is overwhelming. But, during the monthlong National Breast Cancer Awareness campaign which started Oct. 1, health care institutions, nonprofits, survivor groups and breast cancer specialists are adamant that early detection can be life-saving, especially for high-risk individuals.