Author: Greater Media

  • K. Hovnanian’s South Grand now open in Asbury Park

    K. Hovnanian Homes, New Jersey’s largest homebuilder, has announced the opening of South Grand, a new collection of luxury townhomes being developed in the heart of Asbury Park. K. Hovnanian’s South Grand, located on Cookman Avenue at the intersection of Grand and Monroe Avenues, features 28 new, four-story townhomes and is another lynchpin in the…

  • Rebirth of the electric car

    Chevrolet hopes buyers will get a jolt out of its redesigned Volt and allnew Bolt electric vehicles in the coming months By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features 2016 CHEVROLET VOLT Though electric car sales may have stalled in relation to falling fuel prices, automakers are pressing ahead with new models that draw their power from the…

  • More drivers taking the ‘high’ road

    While the number of drivers having alcohol in their systems declined by nearly one-third since 2007, one in four drivers now say they’ve driven under the influence of at least one drug that could impair their safety — usually prescription drugs or marijuana. That’s according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s latest Roadside Survey…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Vagabond Travel Agency, Little Silver, has announced that Diane Marks has graduated from the College of Disney Knowledge. Travel counselors at Vagabond Travel receive extensive training on Disney Destinations’ theme parks, resorts, cruises and vacation packages to provide professional assistance in planning Disney vacations. The agency has been in business for nearly 45 years and…

  • CentraState hosts free annual eye screening

    The Novo Nordisk Diabetes Center at CentraState Medical Center, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, “Project Best,” and New Jersey Department of Health, is offering a free, annual eye screening on June 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at CentraState’s Donna O’Donnell, R.N., Medical…

  • Foods to supplement men’s workouts

    Diet and exercise go hand-in-hand for adults looking to reduce their risk for heart disease and cancer. A great workout routine is made even better by a healthy diet, and a healthy diet is even more effective when paired with an active lifestyle.While that’s certainly not revelatory, men and women might be surprised to learn…

  • Understanding low back and neck pain: What you can do about it

    By Dr. Terrance T. Winn Lower back pain is a universal human experience.Almost everyone has it at some point. The lower back, which starts below the ribcage, is called the lumbar region. It can be severe and is one of the major causes of missed work days. Fortunately, lower back pain sometimes gets better over…

  • What is your testosterone IQ?

    By Dr. Reema Patel Testosterone is a hormone found in humans. It is secreted primarily by the testes of males and to a lesser extent the ovaries of a female. It is associated with sex drive, and it plays a vital role in sperm production. It also affects bone strength and muscle mass, the way…

  • Rutgers CINJ research shows gene removal may aid melanoma treatment

    Nearly 10,000 deaths from melanoma — the deadliest of all skin cancers — occurred in the U.S. last year, according to the National Cancer Institute.And while treatment advances have been made in fighting melanoma, a majority of these patients will die from their disease. In an aim to build upon these advances, investigators at Rutgers…