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‘New Beginnings’ 2013 showcases lucky ‘tails’
The heartwarming stories of 12 alumni of the Homeward Bound Adoption Center and their new beginnings are featured in the Monmouth County SPCA’s 2013 “New Beginnings” calendar. “New Beginnings” is available for $10 at the MCSPCA locations in Eatontown and Freehold Raceway Mall, online at www.monmouthcountyspca.org, and select retailers throughout Monmouth County. In the tradition…
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Holiday house decorating contest
The Hazlet Recreation Commission encourages all Hazlet residents to get into the holiday decorating spirit by participating in this year’s annual holiday house-decorating contest. Residents can decorate their houses to be the best and brightest in Hazlet, keeping the town’s spirits bright. The contest is free to enter and open to Hazlet residents only. Judging…
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December events at Hazlet library
The Hazlet library will host various events during December, from a handbell concert to cake decorating. Tower Hill Handbell Holiday Performance, 3 p.m., Dec. 8 The Calvin and Chapel Handbell Ringers from the Tower Hill First Presbyterian Church in Red Bank will perform a holiday concert of classical and popular music on a set of…
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Barnabas Health Home Health Care encourages seniors to walk to better health
Fall is here and there’s no better time to think about stepping up to a new regimen of exercise for older adults — walking. Studies have shown that walking has numerous health benefits and can reduce the risk of many diseases.An added bonus is that it requires no prescription and the risk of side effects…
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What to do about joint and back pain
By Steve M. Aydin D.O. Most of us deal with some amount of joint pain and back pain in our daily lives. As we live and function we place stress on our spine and joints, and over time breakdown can occur, causing pain and dysfunction. In most cases the pain will go away with some…
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Noninvasive heart treatment helps patients live active lives
Joseph A. Sarnelle, M.D., a board certified cardiologist practicing in the Bayshore area, announces that his office is offering a safe, effective and noninvasive treatment for patients with symptomatic coronary artery disease called external counterpulsation (ECP) therapy.This FDA-approved, painless procedure, which can reduce or eliminate symptoms of angina and congestive heart failure by increasing blood…
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Budgetminded fitness holiday gifts
By Joe Stein I n today’s economy, we are all looking for great returns on the money we spend on gifts for those we love. Nothing works better to increase the value of your preferred stock than to give the gift of fitness and health. Below please find recommendations for my budget-friendly physical stimulus plan:…
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Top tech tools to get going
Achieve weight loss goals by putting modern technology to work By Anna Sachse CTW Features Nike + FuelBand Unveiled in February 2012, this sleek, water resistant device tracks the movement in dozens of daily activities, from walking and running to dancing and basketball, and translates it into time, calories burned and distance traveled, says Jim…
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Displaced pets find shelter at MCSPCA
‘Recover, reunite and rescue’ new focus for Eatontown shelter BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Donations of pet supplies piled high in the thrift store at the MCSPCA shelter in Eatontown are being used to assist families in need care for their pets in the wake of superstorm Sandy. The MCSPCA drives through neighborhoods impacted by…
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