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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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Toms River residents charged in connection with drug activity
The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has concluded a three-month multi-jurisdictional investigation into drug activity in northern Ocean County. “Detectives from the prosecutor’s Narcotics Strike Force, Northern Enforcement Unit, collaborated with the Lakewood Police Department, the Toms River Police Department and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department to conduct an investigation into the distribution of heroin and…
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Lose weight by eating clean in 2019
By Ken Freedman, DC Are you frustrated with weight loss programs that promise big results but then fail to deliver? What if I told you that since 2011, hundreds of my clients typically lose 20-35 pounds over the six-week doctor supervised ChiroThin Weight Loss Program? They are eating real food purchased at the local supermarket or…
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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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Vice is in charge
By Paul Hall Who is Dick Cheney? The new movie Vice from director Adam McKay (The Big Short) takes a look at the former vice president with a darkly comedic tone, showing us the man who rose from lower-level positions in Washington, D.C., to become second-in-command of one of the world’s largest superpowers. To tell…
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“Game of Thrones” favorite Aidan Gillen stars in new thriller
By Barb Oates For seven seasons Aidan Gillen portrayed the cunning Lord Petyr Baelish (a.k.a. Littlefinger) on Game of Thrones. So when it came time to bid adieu to the man and his misdeeds, Gillen said he knew what he needed to do. “That was quite a momentous release to just walk away from. But…
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South River Foundation for Educational Excellence to honor teacher, superintendent, police sergeant during annual dinner dance fundraiser
The South River Foundation for Educational Excellence (SRFEE) will hold its fourth annual Adult Dinner Dance fundraiser at 7 p.m. on Feb. 1 at Ria Mar, 25 Whitehead Ave., South River. Honorees for 2019 are Schools Superintendent Sylvia Bircher; Tracey Bussell, South River High School business teacher and SRFEE Student Ambassador advisor; and Sgt. Edward…
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AllCure Spine & Sports Medicine offers multidisciplinary practice in Monroe
AllCure Spine & Sports Medicine is a multidisciplinary practice located in Monroe. This location has been open for more than three years and will be expanding by the end of the year. Our office takes pride in getting patients better without the use of drugs or surgery. The benefit of having a multidisciplinary practice is…
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New indictment issued against youth tennis instructor
A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned a 47-count indictment against a local youth tennis instructor with charges that include kidnapping, sexual assault and other misconduct involving a student and other local children, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced on Jan. 2. Terry Y. Kuo, 26, of Colts Neck, who is also known as…
