Health Update

The time out can be very effective – no we are not talking football, but discipline for kids. If you are the parent or grand-parent of young children, you might have used this technique once or twice.  Experts say it can be effective if used properly.  For instance, keep time outs brief – under a minute for each year of age.

Finally, a habit that is good for us! According to a study by the National Institutes of Health,  people who drink coffee are less likely to die from heart and respiratory diseases, stroke, diabetes and infections. Coffee may also protect against Parkinson’s Disease and Liver Disease...

Atlantic Medical Imaging's Dr. David Kenny with Robin Stoloff You doctor has orderd a CT scan for you, but you are concerned about the amount of radiation that you will receive.

If you need to get surgery on your knee, it is good to know the latest procedures make recovery quicker and easier.

http://www.unitedforimpact.org/cap It is a huge event  that took lots of planning and will draw thousands – no not the Maroon 5 concert in Atlantic City…although that will be a blast, but if that is not your thing, why not get your ducky ready and join the 22nd Annual United Way Rubber Ducky Regatta at Morey's Piers in Wildwood?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbAHF0eLSqs If you have hip pain, you could be a candidate for hip replacement surgery.  A new computerized technology means less recovery time.  Dr.Fabio Orozco, Orthopedic Surgeon from The Rothman Institute in Egg Harbor Township explains...

Chronic heartburn could be just one of the symptoms of GERD - Gastrointestinal Esophageal Reflux Disease.    Now there is a new treatment option that can help eliminate the symptoms of GERD. Dr. Melissa Verrengia of Atlantic Gastro in Egg Harbor Township explains on Living Well with Robin Stoloff Sundays 9-11am on LiteRock 96...

We know a healthy diet helps us keep our weight in check, but better food choices may also help improve our mood. On the flip side, a diet high in fat and sugar that lacks fiber,fruits, and veggies is a recipe for poor health, according to research on depression and diet.

The long, cold, dreary winter kept most of us indoors for our workouts, but the warmer weather means we can finally take our fitness outside.

Missing sleep is nothing to yawn about. Did you know that lack of sleep can lead to problems with attention and concentration, dementia and an increased risk of heart disease.