Terri Petry, Publisher of Mercer County Woman

The past several months have been a total whirlwind for me  as we’ve planned and plotted and promoted – and continued to plan, plot and promote the 4th Annual Head to Toe Women’s EXPO. My days have meshed into weeks and weeks into months almost at the blink of an eye.  And now here we are one week from the big day, Saturday, May 8th. And although our ‘To Do List’ is shortening, we’re still busy with all the finishing touches. Continue reading Publisher’s Note

Nora de Cárdenas, J.D.

As summer approaches, thoughts of warm breezes and abundant sunshine are top of mind.  Fresh air and exercise are good for all ages, but especially for our senior population.  More and more studies are showing that staying physically active and exercising regularly can help prevent and delay many diseases and disabilities, not to mention just feeling better.  By incorporating exercise and some outdoor activities into a caregiving routine, your aging loved one can reap the benefits.  There are fun and useful activities that you or your professional caregiver can incorporate into the daily care of your loved one. Continue reading Warmer Days on the Way: Exercise for Seniors Can Lead to Health and Happiness

Dr. David S. Leder, Medical Director

Quakerbridge Radiology understands the anxiety a patient will experience when undergoing a screening or diagnostic mammogram. We know how frustrating it is for women to be unable to make a mammogram appointment for weeks or even months at many area hospitals or other facilities, and then sit on pins and needles waiting for their doctor to obtain the results. Now, because of the enhancement of our radiology department and our use of state-of-the-art equipment, we can provide patients with immediate and effective services.” Continue reading Same-Day Mammogram Results: Just What You Have Been Waiting For!

Rachna Mehta, DPT

Have you ever wondered, “Is it normal to leak urine when I laugh, sneeze, cough?”, “Should I be in pain when I go for a regular Ob-Gyn exam or with sexual activity?” Our Women’s Health Program can address these sensitive questions and provide specialized rehabilitation services to you. Continue reading Beyond Kegels –The role of Physical Therapy in the Treatment of Urinary Incontinence & Pelvic Pain

Karen Winterfield-Dodds, D.M.D.

A smile is a universal expression that can convey happiness, confidence, sincerity, and sociability.  As discussed in our last article, there are numerous ways to brighten and improve your smile.  Studies have shown that periodontal disease (gum disease) can decrease one’s desire to smile as well as affect your overall health.  Research has shown there is a connection between gum disease and other chronic inflammatory conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s.  Continue reading A Smile Is A Universal Expression

Sarah J. Sheikh, DO

A new recommendation stating that women between the ages of 40 and 49 should not have mammograms every year has generated a great deal of controversy lately. The US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF), an advisory group to the federal government, concluded in November 2009 that mammograms create a lot of anxiety and may lead to unnecessary medical intervention. As a physician, I think they got it wrong! Continue reading Mammography Guidelines: What to Believe and Follow

Dr. Sharon Gertzman

After this amazingly cold and snowy winter, everyone is breathing a sigh of relief that the sun and the warm weather has arrived. However, as good as the warmth, sunshine, and longer days make us feel, we need to take extra measures to protect ourselves against the harmful rays of the sun. Continue reading Spring is Here! But….

Dolores DeGiacomo, MA – Empowerment and Life Coach

Coping skills are one of the most important skills we acquire as we face adversity and stress throughout our lifetime.  For kids sometimes facing a new challenge can be particularly scary.  Once they get through it, they have learned how to cope with a situation and can also apply this new knowledge to future situations.  Continue reading Building Kids’ Coping Skills

Rae Federico, MSW, LCSW

Everyone wants to feel loving, happy, positive, optimistic and hopeful. We all want to feel we are loved.  Feeling sad, irritable, joyless, hopeless or negative most likely is not the way you want to feel. How long ago did you feel happy?  When have you felt energized and felt your life had purpose?  Do you feel you have control over your life?  How enjoyable is it to feel critical, negative, passive or even sluggish and tired much of the time? Continue reading Do You Need Help In Changing Your Feelings Of Anxiety, Sadness, Depression?

Katherine Erbe, CNM, MS

Exercise has traditionally been discouraged during pregnancy, with women being taught that it is a time to refrain from any rigorous activities. In recent years, however, more and more studies have emerged showing that exercise during a low-risk pregnancy is very healthy and should be encouraged. Continue reading How to Safely Exercise in Pregnancy