Author: Greater Media
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Exhibition will honor late photographer
A reception at the New Brunswick Library, 60 Livingston Ave., 2-4 p.m. March 7 will introduce the exhibit “Harry Rubel: Images of Thought and Beauty” in honor of the professional photographer who lived in South Brunswick until his death in 2007. The black-and-white photos are a sampling of his diversity of subjects and include images…
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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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Weichert Real Estate Affiliates added 43 new offices in 2014
Weichert Real Estate Affiliates Inc., the franchise division of Weichert, Realtors, continued its rapid nationwide growth in 2014, including the opening of its first office in Nevada. In total, Weichert added 43 new offices last year and grew at twice the rate it did in 2013. “We are happy to welcome these talented sales teams…
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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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Monmouth County Association of Realtors installs new officers and directors
The Monmouth County Association of Realtors (MCAR) held its 2015 Installation of Officers and Directors recently at the Essex & Sussex in Spring Lake. The members welcomed President Robert White and the new MCAR leadership as well as recognized the outgoing directors for their work and dedication to the association. Installed officers for 2015 are…
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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…
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Weichert, Realtors’ Brick office hosting shoe drive
Frances “Fran” Graffeo, manager of Weichert, Realtors’ Brick office, has announced that her office has joined forces with Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) to collect new and gently-used shoes for men, women and children of all ages. In honor of child abuse awareness month, the local community is invited to fill an unlimited…
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DATEBOOK
Arkadiy Figlin, an international concert pianist from Lincoln Center and the School of American Ballet, will perform a program of classical, jazz and folk pieces at 2 p.m. March 7 at the Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson. The program is free and open to the public, but registration is requested. Space is limited,…
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10 big brain-related breakthroughs of 2014
By Michael Ginsberg This was a big year on the brain front. From brain injury and brain training to Alzheimer’s and autism, neuroscientists are unraveling more mysteries surrounding the human brain, and discovering new treatments and preventative methods in the process. In celebration of Brain Awareness Month, here are 10 of the biggest brain breakthroughs…
