• Ultra-shortened radiation treatment with novel dosing schedule is tolerated

    Research from The Cancer Institute of New Jersey presented at International Conference Health&Fitness Research from The Cancer Institute of New Jersey shows that an ultrashortened, accelerated breast irradiation treatment using a balloon device is both logistically achievable and tolerable. The work will be offered during a poster presentation at the 35th Annual CTRC-AACR San Antonio…

  • Are we becoming out of touch?

    By Anna Biteye, CMT Health&Fitness We live in a fast-paced world.We run to work, to school, to do our shopping. New technologies contribute to that fast pace.We can communicate with the world and share the latest information in a fraction of a second.Yet, with all the advances in technology, studies show that the frequency of…

  • Don’t let your body’s natural defenses down

    Delta Dental recommends the smart use of antibiotics Health&Fitness A ntibiotic resistance is one of the world’s most pressing public health problems, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with an estimated 50 percent of antibiotic prescription use in hospitals being inappropriate or unnecessary. “Other studies have found that dentists also may…

  • Protect your family from the flu this season

    Health&Fitness The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that an early flu season has begun with the numbers of flu cases reported in parts of the country already higher than all of last flu season.While an earlier than normal start can indicate a strong flu season, there are steps people can take to…

  • There are ways to handle stress better in a stressful world

    By Heidi Scanlon CRMT Health&Fitness The 2010 Stress in America Survey paints a picture of an overstressed nation.This survey shows that 75 percent of adults reported experiencing moderate to high levels of stress in the month surveyed, and nearly half reported that their stress increased in the past year. In addition, one in 75 people…

  • Health & Fitness

    12 ways to ensure the best financial, emotional, physical and healthy year yet By Lindsey Romain CTW Features Mark it on the calendar It’s all about the little things.A new year doesn’t have to mean remaking every aspect of life. Sometimes, tapering the smaller things can lead to a stronger big picture. Honing in on…

  • Flower workshop coming to library

    The Friends of the Jamesburg Library will sponsor a flower workshop 7 p.m. Jan. 11 at the library, 229 Gatzmer Ave., between the hardware store and the first aid building. The workshop is free of charge; however, there will be a $5 fee to repot plants. To register or for more information, call 732-521-0440.

  • Magazine Sale set for Jan. 10-13 at library

    The Friends of the East Brunswick Public Library will hold its annual Magazine Sale Jan. 10-13 at the library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The sale will feature back issues of magazines covering science, entertainment, teens, adult topics and cooking. A bundle of six to 12 magazines will sell for $3. For more information, call 732-390-…

  • Diane Goldsmith in E.B. Jan. 13

    The East Brunswick Arts Commission will present a free concert, “From Romanticism to Ragtime,” with Diane Goldsmith at 3 p.m. Jan. 13 at the East Brunswick Community Center, 721 Cranbury Road. Goldsmith is an acclaimed pianist who is a solo recitalist, chamber musician and vocal accompanist. For the Playhouse recital, she will perform works from…

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