By, Lauren Kolacki Erik Erikson was a Psychologist known for his theory of psychosocial development. This is an eight-step theory that analyzes situations that happen to us at certain ages, which contribute to the person we eventually become. “Ego In- tegrity vs. Despair” is the eighth and final stage of Erikson’s theory, where an individual … Continued
By Ankur Desai, MD The Internet shows like “13 Reasons Why” and celebrity deaths like Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade have pushed the topic of suicide to the forefront for many Americans, but especially for teens. Death by suicide is on the rise and this appears to be closely correlated to the increase in depression … Continued
As two longtime volunteers of Susan G. Komen Central and South Jersey (Komen CSNJ), Janet Marzocca and Scott Present go above and beyond in their roles, working side-by-side with staff, survivors, other volunteers and donors to make the organiza- tion’s annual walk event special, memorable and meaningful. “I have been privileged to work with so … Continued
By Lauren Kolacki As we get older we start to experience aches and pains in muscles we didn’t even know existed. You begin to have health concerns that never crossed your mind before. It is im- portant to be mindful of your health and continue to get checked regularly for any changes or abnormalities. Prostate … Continued
By Abigail Urban Have you ever spotted teal ribbons tied around trees in your local town during September? These decorations might have been placed by the Teal Tea Foundation, whish is a foundation that raises awareness of ovarian cancer and raises money for research to find a cure. This New Jersey-based nonprofit participates in various … Continued
“Certified Hand Therapist” • Shirish Godbole, OTR,CHT. • Able Hands Rehabilitation PC. HAND is probably the third most important part of our body after the heart that drives us and the brain which guides us. We interact with the environment through our hands and make things happen in our personal or professional life. Hands perform … Continued
Premier Gastroenterology of Princeton Personal attention is the hallmark of Dr. Punitha Shivaprasad’s practice at Premier Gastroenterology of Princeton. She graduated from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine followed by Internal Medicine Residency and fellowship in Gastroenterology at Cooper University Hospital and an additional fellowship at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C. Premier … Continued
Dr. Pinakin R. Jethwa is a native of Wayne, NJ. He received his Doctorate in Medicine from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (formerly UMDNJ) in Newark, NJ following an undergraduate degree in Bioengineering at The University of Pennsylvania, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Dr. Jethwa is one of the nation’s most innovative vascular, dual-trained neurosurgeons. This … Continued
Dr. Tatyana Ponti has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. She graduated summa cum laude from medical school at the age of only 23. She takes a proactive approach in her work utilizing the best of modern diagnostics and technology but always adhering to her philosophy that: “A doctor’s most important tool, in the … Continued
Tender Smiles 4 Kids Dr. Sulla received his DDS degree from the prestigious NYU College of Dentistry. He then continued onto a 2-year additional education and hospital training at Rutgers (formerly UMDNJ) University and received his specialty certificate in Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Sulla is the immediate past president of the NJ Academy of Pediatric Dentistry … Continued