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Aug 19, 2019 How to Hydrate Through the Heat Wellness

This summer has brought with it record high temperatures. The sun is shining and the temperature is rising, and that makes it tempting to enjoy a workout outside. However, the optimal temperature for exercising is 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit. If you are ...

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Aug 19, 2019 Small Steps Toward Increased Energy Wellness

Lifestyle factors such as stress, sleep, food and exercise can all affect your energy. Medications and medical conditions can also impact energy levels. Do you want to feel better, improve your overall quality of life and feel more energetic? Try these ...

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Aug 19, 2019 How to Monitor Pain Wellness

Many of us experience pain – at all different levels and at all different times. Before you can treat pain, you need to assess what is really wrong. But first and foremost, do not ignore pain . If it’s chronic or severe and lasting more than a few hours, ...

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Aug 19, 2019 Metabolic Effects of Resistance Training-Part 1 Wellness

Resistance training is a powerful tool that not only builds strong muscles and strengthens bones but can alter your metabolism to benefit your overall health. Thus, lifting weights is important for those with high blood pressure, obesity and high ...

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Aug 19, 2019 How to Juggle and Cope with Life’s Stresses Wellness

As the summer begins to wind down and many families are approaching back to school stress, now is a good time to check in with your stress levels and be able to identify when you are over-stressed, and more importantly, decide how to cope with it. Some ...

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Aug 19, 2019 The Healthy Benefits of Antioxidants Wellness

Antioxidants are found in foods as well as produced in your body and help protect and defend cells from damage caused by free radicals. Consuming foods rich in antioxidants can help increase blood antioxidant levels to fight oxidative stress – which can ...

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Aug 19, 2019 Recipe: Roasted Salmon with Summer Salsa Wellness

* Recipe courtesy of Molly Fallon, RDN, Community Wellness, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Salmon and other types of fish including tuna, mackerel and trout contain important nutrients called Omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3’s work to reduce inflammation ...

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Aug 13, 2019 Does Your Child’s Backpack Make the Grade? Wellness

Does Your Child’s Backpack Make the Grade? Back-to-School Backpack Safety Tips from Community Medical Center Toms River, N.J., August 13, 2019– Children and families all around the region are preparing to start another school year. For many, one of the top ...

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Aug 6, 2019 The Healing Power of Water Wellness

Aquatic Therapy Can Help Patients Regain Mobility, Strength, and a Healthier Lifestyle. Taking a dip in a pool is a great way to unwind in the summer, but it also has therapeutic benefits— especially when the temperature is warm. At the RWJ Fitness & ...

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