• Meridian Health to host ‘Little Things’ with Giuliana and Bill Rancic

    Meridian Health will present “Little Things:An Evening with Giuliana and Bill Rancic” at the Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan on May 4 as part of Paint the Town Pink, a monthlong event designed to raise awareness of the importance of annual mammography. At this signature event, presented by Meridian Cancer Care, the couple will share…

  • Fifth annual ‘Ladies Night Out’ program spotlights women’s health

    The Jacqueline M.Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, presents a special women’s health event on May 16 at 5 p.m. at Cervino’s at the Holiday Inn Hazlet Hotel at 2870 Route 35 south in Hazlet. The annual free event will feature a variety of health education presentations and screenings by a…

  • ‘Mindless Eating’ means thoughtful reading

    By Joe Stein My office sports two large bookcases filled with books about exercise and nutrition. One of my favorite books has everything to do with eating and nothing to do with dieting. “Mindless Eating:Why We Eat More Than We Think,” penned by Dr. Brian Wansink Ph.D., is a blockbuster that examines how and why…

  • Six bedroom fixes for a better night’s sleep

    1. Do your best to keep light in the bedroom to a minimum.Avoid overhead light if you can, and when reading, use a book light or, better yet, listen to an audiobook. 2. If you don’t have a personal preference, try keeping the bedroom cooler rather than warmer — it mimics the descent in cooling…

  • Good night, sleep tight

    Break the bad-sleep cycle for better health By Ben Larrison CTW Features The average person has probably heard it his entire life, from when he was a kid with a bedtime to his latest physical: If you want to be at your best, make sure you get enough sleep. But despite the warnings, chances are…

  • Grant funds van for animal rescue group

    KEYPORT — Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue (CODAR) has received a $10,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to fund a vehicle that will be used to transport rescue dogs and puppies from high-kill shelters to foster homes, as well as to transport the animals to veterinary appointments and adoption days. Castle of Dreams is a…

  • Middletown library hosts children’s programs for May

    The Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Road, is offering programs geared for children during May.  “Read to a Dog” improves the literacy skills of children by encouraging them to read to a nonjudgmental listener. Independent readers in grades K-5 will read to a certified therapy dog for 10 minutes at the children’s…

  • Middletown library sets NAMI program

    The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will present a free program, “Keys to Emotional Wellness: An Introductory Conversation,” from 7-8:30 p.m. May 9 at the Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Road. The program will provide basic information about emotional wellness, coping skills, self-management, peer support and professional services, with a focus on…

  • Brookdale to host Law Enforcement Career Fair

    MIDDLETOWN — A Law Enforcement Career Fair and tribute to first responders will take place at Brookdale Community College on May 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Life Center on the Lincroft campus. The event is free and open to the public. Representatives from at least 25 federal, state, county and…

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