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Protecting Your Future Self: Why Midlife Is the Time to Prioritize Your Health

As we move through our 40s, 50s, and 60s, we often begin to notice unexpected changes in our bodies. These changes can feel sudden—but according to Physician Assistant Julianne Jackson, PA-C, of Shore Physicians Group in Mays Landing, they’re usually the result of long-term shifts that have been quietly taking place in our bodies for Read More

The Colors That May Be Harming Us: Food Dyes Under Fire

Shore Physicians Group Primary Care Provider Kristy Liekfet, APN, offered thoughtful insights following news that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) plans to phase out eight artificial food dyes by the end of next year. The announcement, covered in a recent ABC News article, points to growing concern over the potential health Read More

A Step Toward Healing: Understanding Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

Many people are familiar with carpal tunnel syndrome, a common condition affecting the wrist, but fewer have heard of its counterpart in the lower body: tarsal tunnel syndrome. According to Megan Mahon McQuarrie, MD, C.A.Q.S.M, a primary care and sports medicine physician who treats patients at Shore Physicians Group’s Ocean City office, tarsal tunnel syndrome Read More

Dr. Dante Marconi of Shore Physicians Group Offers Expert Insight on Jayson Tatum’s Achilles Surgery

News that Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum underwent surgery this week to repair a torn Achilles tendon has sent shockwaves through the NBA. The injury, confirmed on May 13, is one of the most serious a basketball player can suffer — with recovery often taking the better part of a year. To help break down Read More

Top 10 Things to Know & Do for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

Expert Tips from Tiffany Rios, RD, CDE of Shore Physicians Group If you’ve recently been diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), you’re not alone—this condition affects nearly one in four adults worldwide. The good news? NAFLD can often be reversed through lifestyle changes. To help guide you, we turned to Tiffany Rios, RD, CDE Read More

How Salmon and Omega-3s May Help Slow the Aging Process

A recent study has brought renewed attention to the potential anti-aging benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly those found in fatty fish like salmon. The research found that individuals who maintained higher levels of omega-3s in their bloodstream showed markers of slower biological aging, largely due to reduced chronic inflammation. Offering insight into the findings Read More

Back in Action: How Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Is Changing Lives

When people hear the words “spine surgery,” it often conjures images of long hospital stays, large incisions, and lengthy recoveries. But thanks to advances in technology and technique, those ideas are becoming a thing of the past. Dr. Michael Spadola, a Penn Medicine neurosurgeon treating patients through Shore Physicians Group’s Neurosurgery Division in Somers Point, Read More

Blood in Your Urine? It Could be a Sign of Bladder Cancer

By Erica H. Lambert, MD Board Certified Urologist & Robotics Expert Shore Physicians Group Bladder cancer is a disease that often goes unnoticed until it reaches an advanced stage, making awareness and early detection critical. This type of cancer develops in the bladder, the organ responsible for storing urine, and occurs when abnormal cells begin Read More

Understanding Measles and the Importance of Vaccination Amidst Recent Outbreaks

A recent measles outbreak in Texas has raised concerns about the resurgence of this highly contagious disease. With confirmed cases reported across multiple states and the tragic death of an unvaccinated child—the first measles-related fatality in the U.S. in nearly a decade—health officials are urging the public to take preventive measures. Measles is a vaccine-preventable Read More

Healing Hands: Expert Care from Hand Surgeon, Dr. Jasmine Bauknight

In the intricate world of hand surgery, Dr. Jasmine Bauknight has established herself as a physician who takes the time to listen, investigate, and solve complex problems that others might miss. As a hand and upper extremity surgeon at Shore Physicians Group’s Orthopaedic Division in Somers Point, she brings a methodical yet personalized approach to Read More