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By P.J. CANDIDO Staff Writer MANALAPAN — While the December holidays are a time when people typically think about giving of themselves to help those in need, one group is trying to assist people all year. Kim Rodman and Ron White started a Facebook group in 2013 with the intention of lending a hand to…

By Jerry Moczerniuk, P.T., D.P.T. Back pain is very common, but often it is ignored by patients until it begins to affect their day to day activities. Once the pain is bad enough, sufferers tend to seek advice and treatment from their primary care physician or orthopedic doctor, not seeing a physical therapist until weeks,…

The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, 310 Mount’s Corner Drive, Freehold Township, is hosting “Jewish Journeys,” an exhibit of photographs exploring the rich beauty of Jewish locales and objects from around the world. The goal of the exhibit is to display a varied collection of quality photographs which have a connection to Jewish content…

Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists (ANS) is pioneering the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) with NovoTTF, a brand-new, noninvasive treatment. Affecting nearly 10,000 Americans annually, GBM is the one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-control forms of primary brain tumors in the United States. Dr.Yaron A. Moshel, co-director of the ANS Brain Tumor Center, describes the NovoTTF…

By Vasudha Dhar, M.D. I f you have ever seen an image of the gastrointestinal system, you know it’s a busy place. Looking at the miles of intestines squeezed in around the body’s vital organs, it’s understandable why we all experience stomach discomfort now and then. But many people suffer from gastrointestinal (GI) pain and…

SCOTT FRIEDMAN Colts Neck High School soccer players celebrate after defeating Northern Highlands Regional High School, 1-0, to capture the NJSIAA Group III state championship at Kean University, Union. See story and more photos on pages 51 and 52.

Dr. Leonard J. Somarriba D.P.T., C.S.C.S. Knee and foot injuries are common for people of all ages. They tend to occur during day-to-day activities such as walking, climbing stairs and running. In most cases, people tend to ignore the pain and just carry on, leading to more injury and pain. Rest and medication help reduce…

By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer Kathy and Vince Cata, who have been foster parents to more than 20 children, pose for a Christmas photo with several of their adopted and current foster children. Going back 30 years, Kathy and Vince Cata wanted to have several children. While that did not happen the way they hoped…

Honor Yoga announces the further expansion of the yoga programming to include “Wellness and Recovery,” a program designed to use the aspects of yoga including meditation and psychology to increase the overall mental, physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals who may be living with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and/or addictions. The newest division, led by…