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What is sciatica and how do I get rid of it?
By Michael Sheynin This article continues the subject that I started in my previous article “When Not to Stretch.”Taking into account the complexity of the subject, I would like to give you some ideas about the common afflictions and the various ways in which treatment can be approached. Some symptoms can be managed by you…
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Cryoablation is an alternative to heavy periods
By Dr. Rebecca Cipriano Heavy periods plague more women than you might think.Women are constantly battling with their menstrual cycles.Whether it’s heavy bleeding, excessive cramps, or depression and fatigue, many women struggle to maintain their day-to-day lives while experiencing extreme cycles. But what many women do not know is that this extreme menstrual cycle is…
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Early diagnosis of pediatric epilepsy is key to preserving optimal brain function
By Megdad M. Zaatreh M.D. Seizure and epilepsy are words that are often used interchangeably and both are frequently misunderstood. A seizure is an action that may or may not occur again; epilepsy, on the other hand, is a medical condition where multiple seizures take place over a period of time. Infants and toddlers who…
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CentraState adds hospitalist service to provide around-the-clock care for kids
CentraState Medical Center recently added a staff of hospitalists to its Pediatric Unit, ensuring a board-certified pediatrician is immediately available, around-the-clock, for children who need to be admitted to the hospital. Pediatric hospitalists specialize in inpatient care for kids.They work closely with a child’s primary pediatrician to deliver the best possible care during a hospital…
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Work it out
To strengthen abdominal muscles, Tanya Becker of Hoboken, and co-author of “The Physique 57 Solution” (Grand Central Life & Style, 2012) suggests the following two abdominal exercises: Rockette Works:Abs with emphasis on obliques Reps: 20 to 30 Set-Up and Execution: Lie on your back and bring your legs straight up to the ceiling over your…
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Work on a midsection miracle
Is there a cure for the belly fat that never seems to go away? By Jeff Schnaufer CTW Features Ric Moxley is in pretty darn good shape.At 52, he recently completed his first marathon and regularly runs between 25-40 miles a week. “But I can’t get rid of this,” says the Beverly Hills resident, pointing…
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The Easter Bunny and a train engineer greet passengers who were eagerly waiting their turn to ride the Pine Creek Railroad Bunny Train at Allaire State Park, Wall Township, on March 30. AMY ROSEN
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datebook
A spring tricky tray hosted by the Jackson Chapter of Deborah will be held on April 26 at VFW Post 4703, 54 Magnolia Drive, Jackson. Admission is $3. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. No one under age 18 admitted. Details: 609-283-9019. Clay Playtime will be offered at the Howell Library, 318 Old…
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datebook
The Jackson Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct its spring ham shoots at 1 p.m. on Sundays through May 5. The ham shoot is open to the public and allows only 12-gauge unaltered shotguns. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Details: 732-928- 0077 or email jackson_ vfw_ [email protected]. Boy Scout Troop…
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