By Freehold YMCA As the season turns from winter to spring, the Freehold YMCA encourages children and parents to explore the many benefits of swimming, while also keeping safety in mind. In Y swim programs, participants can enjoy water sports, enhance or learn new techniques, meet new friends and develop confidence, while also learning safety … Continued

These exercises target several muscle groups at once and also allow you to do cardio and strength training at the same time. Squat and Press: Stand with your feet hip-distance apart. Hold a pair of dumb- bells at your shoulders, palms facing in. Sit down into a squat and as you stand up, press the … Continued

Altair Health is one of the first physician-managed healthcare systems of its kind in the nation. Altair Health, one of the nation’s first physician-managed healthcare systems devoted to comprehensive spine care, has opened in New Jersey. Altair Health is taking the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of spine conditions to the next level. According to Dr. … Continued

Yes, The nine essential amino acids quinoa contains act as natural strengtheners and protect the hair shaft. They also repair damaged hair and promote hair growth. Protein is a key factor in your own hair’s strength. Your strands are made out of ker- atin, which is a protein (in case you missed that in science … Continued

By Fiola Sowemimo, MD Several health disparities exist between African Americans and white Americans. Doctors are seeing diseases that you’d expect to see in older patients—heart disease, diabetes, stroke—in relatively young African Americans. While genetics may play a role in certain instances, socioeconomic factors have a significant impact on how African Americans are able to … Continued

Whether it was a planned procedure or an unplanned emergency, a hospital visit is often a stressful. Hospital bills are notoriously difficult to understand, especially when they involve extended stays or complex treatments.Financially, it’s in your best interest to read and understand your bill. Here’s how to read a hospital bill.After your hospital stay, you … Continued

What’s the most common password? You guessed it… “password.” Obviously this is not the best way to protect yourself against hackers and online thieves. But even if you don’t use the word “password,” you might be using an equally easy password to decipher. We suggest you DON’T use the following passwords for really important web … Continued

Sleep is an important part of your daily routine—you spend about one-third of your time doing it. Quality sleep – and getting enough of it at the right times — is as essential to survival as food and water. Without sleep you can’t form or maintain the pathways in your brain that let you learn … Continued

By, Lauren Kolacki Every decision we make or step we take is a result of a message that was sent from our brain. The brain is the control center of your body; therefore, we must treat it as so. The foods you eat play a role in keeping your brain healthy and can improve specific … Continued

Borderline personality disorder is a mental illness marked by an ongoing pattern of varying moods, self-image, and behavior. These symptoms often result in impulsive actions and problems in relationships. People with borderline personality disorder may experience intense episodes of anger, depression, and anxiety that can last from a few hours to days. People with borderline … Continued