• When auto accidents occur

    By Dr. Anthony DeLuca You’re driving along, having a nice day, then tragedy strikes. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 2.31 million people nationwide were injured in motor vehicle crashes in 2013.The New Jersey Department of Transportation recently reported that nearly 30,000 car accidents occurred within Middlesex County alone last year.…

  • In November, learn to breathe better

    By Helen Marra, R.T. I f you have shortness of breath while performing even simple tasks such as dressing, doing light housework or taking a short walk, you may have COPD. COPD — Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — is a serious lung disease that, over time, makes it hard to breath. You may have also…

  • Reiki can help with physical and emotional stress

    People who are depressed, anxious, addicted, bullied or obese all deal with a number of emotions. These emotions frequently impair their ability to get well, deal with life’s stressors, lose weight, or get the most from the therapies they may be using. They may feel emotional or physical pain and may feel a lack of…

  • Poor quality sleep can increase the risk of depression

    By Dr. David Goldstein On Nov. 1, we all set our clocks back an hour to mark the end of Daylight Saving Time. Sunrise and sunset is now about an hour earlier, and it is brighter in the morning for our daily commutes to work. How time changes actually affect you depends on your own…

  • Smart sugar substitutes for diabetics

    Monitoring glucose levels in the blood to ensure they are at an acceptable level is a vital task in a diabetic’s life. Unstable levels can mean the difference between living a healthy life or illness and even death. Eating a healthy diet, staying hydrated with plenty of water and possibly using medication or insulin injections…

  • How to reduce your risk for diabetes

    Though aging increases a person’s risk for type 2 diabetes, a healthy lifestyle that includes routine exercise and a healthy diet can help men and women reduce that risk significantly. Millions of people across the globe suffer from diabetes, a term used to describe a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high…

  • Ladies Night Out to aid Comfort Kits

    Peppermints and Ginger Comfort Kits, a nonprofit providing free care packages for patients undergoing chemotherapy, will present its second annual Ladies Night Out shopping fundraiser 6:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Philo Lodge, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River. The event will feature a variety of vendors, a light dinner, music and a silent auction.…

  • Holiday bazaar, auction set at church

    The Trinity Presbyterian Church Women at the Well will host its fifth annual Old- Fashioned Christmas Bazaar and Silent Auction 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7 at the church, 367 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Bazaar items will include jewelry, hand-knitted and crocheted items, home décor and more. A Santa’s Bake Shop will feature homemade cookies, cakes,…

  • Crafters sought for Dec. 5 show at church

    The Elizabeth Circle of Spotswood Reformed Church is seeking crafters of handmade items for its annual Craft Show set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5 at the church, 429 Main St., across from the post office. Rental cost is $25 per table. For more information and to reserve, call the church at 732-251-9277.

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