Men’s Health

Men’s Health, Sleep Disorders, Women’s Health

Dreaded Daylight Savings: Here’s How to Adjust

Whether we are springing forward or falling back, daylight savings time can leave us confused and exhausted. First developed to help conserve energy and make better use of sunlight, the daylight savings tradition continues November 4 at 2 a.m., when the clocks will once again be turned back one hour. To help prepare our bodies for this semiannual change, Adrian Pristas, M.D., medical director of sleep medicine at Bayshore Medical Center and Riverview Medical Center, shared a list of tips and best practices to make for an easier adjustment.

Men’s Health, Women’s Health

What You Need to Know about New Jersey’s Insurance Marketplace

Choosing an insurance plan can be tricky. If you don't have health insurance through your job, Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or another source, you can get coverage through New Jersey’s Marketplace. Before you start looking for a plan, there are some misconceptions about the health insurance Marketplace that could get you off track.

Men’s Health, Women’s Health

Select Well-Fitting Athletic Shoes for Less Foot Pain

Proper shoe lacing makes a difference for your feet.  It's just one of many simple things you can do to safeguard your feet while you put them through the demands of an athletic workout or even a long day of walking over all sorts of surfaces.  Simply lacing your shoes or sneakers properly, along with choosing a shoe that fits your foot correctly, can add comfort to your stride and prevent foot injuries.

Men’s Health, Women’s Health

Dizziness Can Be a Sign of Balance Disorder

Dizziness, vertigo, and unsteadiness (disequilibrium) are all common symptoms that can result from a vestibular disorder.  Our vestibular system includes the parts of the inner ear and brain that process sensory information involved in controlling balance and eye movements.  If disease or injury damages these processing areas, vestibular disorders can result.  Vestibular disorders occur frequently and can affect people of any age.