• Research from CINJ: Cigarette relighting tied to tough economy

    I n what is believed to be a first of its kind study, a research member at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey and colleagues have found that an accelerating trend of smokers relighting cigarettes is related to economic factors, and the practice has implications for tobacco dependence treatment and policy. Results were given at…

  • When you read, do you feel that your arms are too short?

    By Dr. S. Moshe Roth This is common for most people who are over 40 and is a condition called presbyopia (pres-bee-o-pi-ah). People start to notice that reading the newspaper and seeing at near is no longer clear. From the time we are born, the lens within the eye slowly loses its ability to focus.…

  • Allergy season is here, but is it allergies or a cold?

    By Alexandra Caracitas D.O. One of the most common diagnoses seen in primary care, with the start of spring, is seasonal allergies.The symptoms from seasonal allergies are often confused with those of the common cold. As a result, patients are often reluctant to come to their primary care physicians initially hoping that their symptoms will…

  • 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…

  • Combating tiredness and fatigue should be part of your everyday wellness plan

    By Dr. Ira Shapiro For many of us, tiredness and fatigue are constantly at war with our desires to live fuller, healthier and more successful lives. Stress, pain, illness and a lack of exercise, sleep and rest are just a few of the culprits that seemingly turn the best intentions into unfulfilled potential on 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…

  • Students exhibit art at Mason Gross

    Thirty-five student artists from across the state are exhibiting work in a variety of media in a free exhibit, “Gandalf vs. Gaddafi, Round 2: Fight, Springtime Lovers,” through May 18 at the Mason Gross Galleries at Civic Square, 33 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Local artists include the following:  Gina Parascando of Edison;  Morgan…

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