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4 Tips to… Improve Cholesterol

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 2, 2023. Posted in Local Health, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Looking for ways to keep your heart at its healthiest? Improving your cholesterol can be a great way to start. Cholesterol is fat that the body carries throughout the bloodstream and uses to transport vitamins, minerals and other substances to cells. Cholesterol can also give insight into your risk for heart attack and stroke. Kevin McElligott, MD, a cardiologist with Atlantic Health System, shares what impacts cholesterol levels, how it’s measured and tips to help improve your numbers. What are the Cholesterol Numbers to Know Cholesterol tests are blood tests that are done after fasting....

THE DR. IS IN! October Issue – Depression Awareness Month

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on October 2, 2023. Posted in Local Health, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Meet Heather Flaherty, she is a psychotherapist at Lukin Center. She specializes in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, psychosocial stressors, interpersonal difficulties, and life transitions for teens, young adults, and adults. She is currently offering in-person and virtual sessions and work out of Lukin Center’s Ridgewood & Westfield locations! Lukin Center- Westfield Office 128 S Euclid Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 509-8336 October is recognized as Depression Awareness Month each year. The purpose is to increase understanding, decrease stereotypes, and help educate on how...

Morristown Medical Center doubles national recognitions Overlook Medical Center climbs state rankings

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 30, 2023. Posted in Local Health, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Atlantic Health System recently announced that it is the only health care system in New Jersey to have two of its hospitals, Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center, ranked within the top four hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report in its 2023-2024 Best Hospital rankings. The medical centers join the rest of Atlantic Health System’s hospitals in offering patients expanded access to clinical care that is amongst the best in the nation. Morristown Medical Center doubled its number of national recognitions from U.S. News in this year’s rankings to six, the highest...

The Dr. is in! August – Back to School

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 31, 2023. Posted in Local Health, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Meet Jessica Colucci, LPC. She is a child and adolescent therapist at the Lukin Center for Psychotherapy. She specializes in the treatment of behavioral difficulties in children, anxiety, depression, as well as strengthening the parent-child relationship within families. Jessica also specializes in the treatment of trauma and is trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She provides virtual and in- person sessions at our Westfield, Ridgewood and Hoboken locations! As our kids get ready to go back to school, what are some ways...

The Dr. is in!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 3, 2023. Posted in Local Health, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

On July 24th we acknowledge self care day! Dr. Lukin, can you give 5 tips for self-care this month? Your name(s): Dr. Konstantin Lukin, Ph.D. Company name: Lukin Center for Psychotherapy Your position: Founder, Clinical Director Website: www.lukincenter.com Phone number: (201) 409-3093 Business address: 128 S. Euclid Ave. Westfield, NJ 07090 1) Spend time in a part/forest for a couple of hours which helps to quiet the mind so that you are able to ask yourself one question – am I living my life according to my values? 2) Spend time recharging your energy – for some it might be physical activities,...

The Doctor is In! ACT Works to Help Focus

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on May 25, 2023. Posted in Local Health. Leave a Comment

Accept what you can’t control and learn to move forward into the life you want. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a cousin to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). It’s a form of talk therapy that uses mindfulness and self-acceptance to break negative thought and behavior patterns. This treatment modality can help you focus on the present and acknowledge your thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them or feeling guilty about them. Your name(s): Konstantin Lukin, Ph.D Company name: Lukin Center for Psychotherapy Your position: Founder, Clinical Director Website: www.lukincenter.com Phone...