July Health & Wellness Highlights

Here, we outline the topics discussed in the Cape May County Herald’s July 2 Health & Wellness section. Read on for summaries of all included articles:
Come out and race at the 1st Annual Stone Harbor Fitness Challenge 5K in beautiful Stone Harbor, NJ, presented by League Collegiate Outfitters on Saturday, July 12! Details here :
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/101449-1st+annual+stone+harbor+fitness+challenge+5k+july+12
Having a super smile, fresh breath and healthy teeth are just a few of the reasons to make visiting the dentist and taking care of your mouth a top priority. CompleteCare discusses the benefits of great oral hygiene here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/101397-great+smile+good+your+health
Cape Regional Physicians Associates welcome Jillian Edwards, D.O. and Tooba Fayyaz, D.O. to the practice. Details on these skilled professionals here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/business/101394-edwards+amp+fayyaz+welcomed+cape+regional+physicians+associates
Sunburn is one of the down sides of too much fun in the sun. Sunburn is caused by overexposure to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Reef Family Pharmacy shares tips on treatment and prevention here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/101379-enjoy+sun+without+getting+burned
Dr. William Hankin discusses the four perspectives of the practice of psychiatry and his experience in the field over the past 20 years here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/101374-four+perspectives+psychiatry
Walking daily not only wards off more diseases than you count on both hands, it also soothes the mind, inspires creativity, and heightens the mood. Even if you already work out regularly, walking can still deliver its ancient benefits. Dr. Olivieri discusses this range of benefits here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/101369-start+walking+today+even+if+you+already+work+out
Missing teeth are detrimental to a person’s long-term health and replacing them can dramatically improve a person’s confidence, smile and chewing ability. Cape May Dental Associates share their knowledge of implant dentistry here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/101359-restoring+confidence+dental+implants
The shoulder joint is capable of tremendous mobility to assist in the essential activities of everyday life. It relies upon a group of muscles, known as the rotator cuff, to ensure its function for over-head and lifting activities. Unfortunately, the rotator cuff is commonly associated with injury. Dr. Gene J. DeMorat discusses treatment of such injury:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/101340-shoulder+pain+keeping+you+night
Eyelid twitching, or in medical jargon “ocular myokymia”, affects almost everyone at some time in their lives. Coastal Jersey Eye Center talks causes and treatment here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/101337-why+does+my+eyelid+twitch
As you or your loved one begins to require increased attention to health issues, keeping an up-to-date medical journal can come in handy. Having quick access to this information is not only useful to you on a day-to-day basis, but to health care providers as well — especially in a time of emergency. Genesis discusses what should be featured in such a journal here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/101317-keeping+health+journal
Have you ever considered the health benefits a professional massage can provide? Massage therapy has been practiced for centuries, using a wide variety of techniques. Learn more about its benefits here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/101316-give+massage+try
Peripheral neuropathy is common, affecting at least 20 million people in the United States. Peripheral neuropathy is a nerve disorder and may cause numbness, tingling, burning, pain, itching, cramping, and even weakness of the limbs or balance and gait difficulties. Dr. Scott Tzforas discusses the disorder and treatment here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/94574-understanding+peripheral+neuropathy
What is power of attorney used for? Poserina & McHugh Law Associates discuss what you need to know here:
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/health+and+wellness/98791-what+power+attorney+used
Our following Health & Wellness section will be included in the August 6 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.