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By Dina Goldstein Silverman, PhD, HSPP
Psychologist, The Ripa Center for Women’s Health and Wellness
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a significant emotional toll on the entire American population. According to …
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As more people receive vaccines, life as we knew it before the pandemic is starting to return.
We are seeing restrictions relax on travel and businesses, small gatherings are allowed, and …
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As people in South Jersey get outside to enjoy this highly anticipated spring season, some people will inevitably suffer from seasonal allergies. In fact, according to the CDC, nearly 8% of …
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Life is busy and stressful enough without having to make frequent (and quick) trips to the bathroom. Decreased bladder control is one of many ways your pelvic floor health can suffer. …
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As gyms in our area begin to open after the COVID-19 lockdowns and the warm weather is coming, many people are beginning to resume normal exercise routines. If last year’s lockdown …
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COVID-19 vaccines are giving families hope that a return to “normal life,” including in-person learning for school-aged children, is right around the corner. Distributing the vaccine, however, will take some time. …
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This week marks Sleep Awareness Week. Interestingly, Sleep Awareness Week coincides with the start of Daylight Saving Time, when most Americans lose an hour of sleep by turning their clocks forward …
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March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and recent data show a 90% decline in colon cancer screenings because of COVID-19. This sharp decline puts tens of thousands of Americans at risk …
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For nearly two decades, you may have been taking your child to the same pediatrician’s office. You’ve built relationships with the staff. You know them and they know you. There is …
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February is Heart Month, which is a good reminder to focus on heart disease, the number one cause of death among both men and women. For women, who often neglect their …