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It was clothing retailer Sy Syms, founder of Syms Corporation, who coined the phrase, “An educated consumer is our best customer”.

I am continually reminded of this truism every time an advertiser tells me that their message reaches “a more educated consumer” in Burlington County Woman. Continue reading Summer 2010 BCW Publisher’s Note

Donald F. Starn, M.A.T., M.Div., C.P.S.

Impulsive, rebellious, style-obsessed, sleep deprived, non-communicative, risk-taker, irritable – do any of these words describe someone you know?

New developments in adolescent brain development may help adults better understand and more effectively deal with their teenager’s behaviors. Continue reading Who Is This Kid?

Stephen W. Sawin, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder in women, affecting 5-10% of the female population. It is characterized by irregular menstrual periods and infertility due to a lack of ovulation (release of an egg), and by signs of excess male hormones overproduced by the ovaries.  Continue reading Irregular Periods? It Might Be Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

A new survey by the American Academy of Dermatology reports that a large number of people are not taking the time to examine their skin for any changes that could be warning signs of skin cancer or seeing a health care provider for a skin cancer screening. Continue reading Many People Are Not Examining Their Skin for Signs of Skin Cancer or Getting Screened By a Health Care Provider

Damon Barrett Chandler, M.D. Oculofacial Surgeon

Are you unhappy with how tired you always look even if you feel rested? Do friends or coworkers ask you constantly if you’re getting enough sleep? Have you tried eye creams with minimal or no results?  Do you wish you could turn back the clock and look and feel like you did years ago?  As we age, the lower eyelids often show aging changes earlier and more significantly than other areas of the face.  The eyelid skin is the thinnest skin on the body surface and with age it becomes even thinner. Continue reading Looking Your Best with Lower Eyelid Surgery

Thomas J. Simms, RN, CHPN

According to academic studies, bereaved family members whose loved ones were enrolled in hospice at least three months before death reported receiving nearly 95% of the services they expected. In addition, they found these services to be of greater benefit than families of patients with shorter lengths of stay. Continue reading Greater Benefits From Longer Hospice Stays and Earlier Referrals

By Angela Veloudios, MD, FACS

Patients are seeking a longer lasting product that fills in lines, such as the lines around the mouth, as part of their overall anti-aging skin care regimen. Dermal fillers such as Juvèderm™ injectable gel are designed to reduce the appearance of facial folds by using hyaluronic acid (HA), a naturally hydrating substance, to restore the skin’s volume and smooth out the wrinkles and folds on your face. A long-lasting, reversible filler such as Juvèderm™ can provide a natural look which can be modified or adjusted according to each individual’s face over time. New clinical studies have shown that the effects of this product may last up to one year with a single treatment. Continue reading Anti-Aging Rx: Dermal Fillers

Most people know the rock-bottom basics of good health: eat right, exercise, don’t smoke, get plenty of sleep. But there’s actually more to staying healthy than that, especially for middle-aged and older women. Continue reading Women’s Health from Age 50

Health and Senior Services Commissioner Poonam Alaigh, M.D. is encouraging low-income Medicare beneficiaries to enroll in two under-utilized federal programs that can help reduce their out-of-pocket health and prescription drug costs. Continue reading Commissioner Urges Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries to Save Money on Healthcare and Prescription Costs

Susan Rosner

Let’s face it ladies, most of us would be happier not having to work out to keep or get fit, but that’s not reality! So if you’re going to do it “make it Fun and meaningful!” Continue reading Drop10 Fitness: South Jersey’s ONLY Women’s Functional Fitness Center