Author: Greater Media
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Discover a world of adventure at Ranney Summer Programs
BACK TO BUSINESS News of Greater Media Newspapers’ advertisers With more than 30 years of experience in fun- and friend-filled summer adventures, Ranney Summer Programs are a favorite of families in Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties. Exceptional opportunities to explore specialized camp activities, sports clinics and academic and talent development courses await your child this…
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SPORT SHORTS
Emily Bausher of New Egypt was named the Patriot League Pitcher of the Week after two strong starts helped Lehigh University’s softball team win three of four games while opening its season in the Citrus Classic II in Orlando, Fla. In her first start against the University of Nebraska Omaha on Feb. 27, Bausher picked…
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Reduce your risk for colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in both the United States and Canada. So say the American Cancer Society and the Canadian Cancer Society, who project nearly 60,000 Americans and Canadians will lose their lives to colorectal cancer in 2015 alone. Though many risk factors for colorectal cancer, including age, heredity and…
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$1 million Haskell Invitational tops Monmouth Park’s stakes schedule
Led by the Grade 1, $1 million Haskell Invitational on Aug. 2, Monmouth Park announced a graded stakes schedule worth $3.5 million for 2015. In addition, the popular bonus programs for owners and trainers will return this season, which begins for the 70th time on May 9. Throughout the 58 days of live racing at…
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Center for Wound Healing helps the father of the bride make a dream come true
By Dr. John Kramer Last winter, 58-year old Joe Veloce of Staten Island threw on a pair of sneakers to go out and brush the ice and snow from his wife’s car. His sneakers got wet; he slipped and banged his foot. Although he didn’t think he was injured, Joe’s foot became swollen, and the…
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Weichert.com offers quickest way for homebuyers to get accurate information about homes for sale
Whether patronizing a restaurant or store, or making a phone call to request information or assistance, one constant holds true: People today want quick, personal and high-quality service. When it comes to real estate, homebuyers can find this top-of-the-line customer service on Weichert.com, the web site for Weichert, Realtors. A robust source of accurate information…
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Why are more young people getting colon cancer?
By Thomas J. Kayal M.D. As a result of increasing numbers of people age 50+ choosing to undergo screenings for colorectal cancer — the standard screening age — incidences have been slowly decreasing every year since the 1980s. However, diagnoses for people under 50 have been increasing and are often diagnosed when the disease has…
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Benefits of the revolutionary AlterG anti-gravity treadmill
By David Bertone, P.T., D.P.T., O.C.S. During my 25-year career as a physical therapist, there have been very few devices that have come to market that have immediately benefited a large segment of the rehabilitation population as the AlterG anti-gravity treadmill. Developed in 2005 by founder Sean Whalen, the treadmill utilizes the NASApatented differential air…
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Nurses reverse a worrisome winter development
In mid-December, three residents in the River Road, Piscataway, Parker nursing home caught an upper respiratory virus. Such viruses can cause residents to miss much-anticipated group activities and runs the risk of broad transmission through the home. The nursing staff, working with housekeeping, environmental services, and dining services, made sure that neither threat materialized. Staff…
