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Montessori Kids Universe to hold open house events
In anticipation of its grand opening, Montessori Kids Universe will hold open house events from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan. 12 and 19. The community will have a chance to tour the new school for ages 6 weeks through 6 years, located at 2525 Route 130 South, Building E, South Brunswick. Visitors will…
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St. Francis students perform annual Christmas program
PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. FRANCIS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL First and second grade students from St. Francis Cathedral School in Metuchen performed their annual Christmas program on Dec. 19. The children sang, danced and delighted the audience with their rendition of “Guess Who’s Coming to Bethlehem?” Pictured are Luke Simun, left to right, Liam Kenney, Kevin Kelly, Nicholas Comba,…
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American Red Cross to hold blood drive in Middletown Jan. 18
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 18 at the Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Road, Middletown. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org, download the free American Red Cross Blood Donor app, or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
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Link between diabetes and hearing loss
There has always been a debate over the relationship between hearing loss and diabetes. Research has currently concluded that hearing loss is more prevalent amongst adults who live with diabetes. According to a research study, the data collected involved participants ranging in age 20 to 69 years old. The important information they found included: People…
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Examiner On Campus, Jan. 9
Coastal Carolina University, Conway, S.C., has named the following area residents to the dean’s list for the 2018 fall semester: Brianna Costagliola of Cream Ridge and Taylor Kudrick of Allentown. Megan Monahan of Allentown has been named to the dean’s list for the 2018 fall semester at Towson University, Towson, Md. Megan will be continuing…
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Is shoulder pain keeping you up at night?
Shoulder injuries are frequently caused by athletic activities that involve excessive, repetitive overhead motion. Examples of this are swimming, tennis, pitching and weightlifting. In addition, everyday activities such as gardening, house cleaning, window washing and hanging curtains can cause injury. According to American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, if you are experiencing pain in your shoulder, ask yourself…
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New study proves early physical therapy reduces opioid use
By David Bertone, PT, DPT, OCS With the ever-expanding epidemic of opioid pain medication addiction, researchers continue to analyze data to demonstrate effective alternatives in managing chronic and acute musculoskeletal pain. The incidence of musculoskeletal pain in the United States affects nearly 50 percent of adults and results in an annual cost of $874 billion, according…
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YMCA branches to hold job fairs Jan. 15-16
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) will hold job fairs to fill many different positions available within their branches and at some of the Early Learning Centers. Some available positions include Welcome Center staff, assistant teachers and counselors, CDL bus drivers, lifeguards and enrichment instructors. The current schedule is: 4-7 p.m.…
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WiseMind helps develop skills during changing times
WiseMind Center for Social and Emotional Learning in Metuchen focuses on helping children develop a range of valuable skills they need for school and life. These tools will benefit students in the classroom, in the community, and in higher education and careers. It is the goal of WiseMind to teach students to notice, label and…
