Movement is medicine: Greate Bay launches Parkinson’s fitness program
There are approximately 90,000 new cases of Parkinson’s disease diagnosed in the U.S. each year. The condition can affect balance, strength, and mobility, and nearly one million Americans are currently living with it. At Greate Bay Racquet & Fitness, a new...
Depression uncovered: Breaking myths, finding help
When October rolls around, many of us notice the shorter days, the crisp fall air and the pumpkin spice everything. It is also a month that brings awareness to a much heavier topic: depression. Depression Awareness Month isn’t just about wearing a ribbon or posting a...
Beyond the pink ribbon: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Every October, pink ribbons show up everywhere, from t-shirts to store windows to social media feeds. Breast Cancer Awareness Month has become a widely recognized tradition, but behind all the pink is a serious message: breast cancer is still one of the most common...
COVID is surging again: A personal reminder to protect ourselves
I am writing this while recovering from COVID-19. My daughter and I probably picked it up at a crowded concert last week. At first, I thought it was just a bad cold. My throat was scratchy, I felt tired and I had an annoying cough. Within a day it hit harder, and we...
