February Health & Wellness Highlights

Here, we outline the topics discussed in the Cape May County Herald’s Feb. 5 Health & Wellness section. Read on for summaries of all included articles:
Cape Regional Physicians Associates is pleased to announce that William Leisner, M.D., Board-Certified Internist, has joined their group. Read more about Lesiner here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/98147-william+leisner+m.d.+joins+cape+regional+physicians+associates
Dr. Robert Olivieri discusses the wellness program he has recently designed to help patients control insulin resistance:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/98144-local+doctor+designs+wellness+program+control+insulin+resistance
Cape May Dental Associates discuss the importance of developing good oral health habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits. Read their tips here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/98128-ignore+your+teeth+and+they%E2%80%99ll+go+away
While remaining in their local community can benefit seniors’ emotional well-being, research suggests that a number of seniors who should be receiving assisted living care services are living at home completely alone. A reasonable solution is enlisting the assistance of in-home healthcare services. Read more here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/98129-inhome+services+allow+seniors+maintain+independence
CompleteCare now offers medical nutrition services to patients. Meet newly appointed Registered Dietitian Danielle McDevitt:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/98102-completecare+offers+medical+nutrition+services+patients
The professionals at Jersey Shore Gastroenterology detail the essentials to colon health and explain why it is so crucial here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/98086-essentials+colon+health
Dr. William Hankin explores the mystery of schizophrenia and explains the most recent research findings on this commonly misunderstood disease here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/98058-mystery+schizophrenia
Glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness in the world, is preventable through regular annual eye exams, according to Dr. Michael Caruso, ophthalmic physician and surgeon at Atlantic Eye Center. He is spreading the word about this debilitating disease here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/98053-regular+glaucoma+checkup+can+save+vision
Reduced amounts of sunlight during winter’s short days can cause mood and behavioral changes known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Massage therapy releases endorphins and increases serotonin levels, effectively combatting SAD. Read more from the pros at Massage Works here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/98055-massage+039works039+sad
Dr. Gene J. DeMorat of Shore Orthopaedic University Associates explains what you need to know about tendonitis here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/97953-what+tendonitis
This February, Genesis HealthCare has 3 centers in North Cape May that will be educating the public on Heart Disease. There are several different events that all include education with professionals as well as refreshments, further information to take home with you, and even chances to win prizes. Read details here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/north+cape+may/97954-genesis+goes+red+women
More than 20 million Americans suffer from severe vision loss. While not all eye diseases can be prevented, here are some simple steps from Atlantic Eye to maintain healthy eyes now and reduce your chances of vision loss in the future:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/97952-seven+tips+safeguard+your+vision
What is tremor? Dr. Scott Tzorfas discusses this neurological condition and treatment options here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/98277-what+tremor
Dr. Hackerman of Pro PT & Rehab discusses the difference that “no time limit” sessions and genuine concern can make in a patient’s recovery here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/98278-physical+therapy+extraordinary+results+come+skill+amp+genuine+concern
Reef Family Pharmacy discusses who might not be getting enough Vitamin D and why supplements are an excellent option here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/96720-who+needs+vitamin+d+supplements
Law professionals at Poserina & McHugh Associates detail the steps you should take in the dreaded event that a loved one dies here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/95770-what+do+when+loved+one+dies
Our following Health & Wellness section will be included in the March 5 edition of the Cape May County Herald. Check out the Health & Wellness section of our website to stay up-to-date on these and upcoming topics here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/healthandwellness.