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Fast Break Basketball signup set for June 7
Registration for the 2015-16 season of Fast Break Basketball will be held June 7, 8-10 a.m., in the cafeteria of Churchill Junior High School at 18 Norton Road. Fast Break Basketball offers programs for second through 12th grade coed, second through 12th grade girls only, and Buddy Ball and travel. Those interested should visit the…
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Integrative health: healing through holistic care
By Nina K. Regevik, M.D., FACP, ABIHM Patients at Raritan Bay Medical Center are increasingly adding an important new dimension to their healthcare experience: integrative health. Many Americans may have never heard of integrative health, but this holistic movement is making a difference at hospitals across the United States.According to a 2011 American Hospital Association…
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Parker open houses draw 230 visitors
Visitors enjoy lunch at Parker at Monroe’s Open House on April 25. On April 24, the public was invited to get an up-close look at the new longterm living community, Parker at Monroe. Nearly 130 people stopped by to meet employees and learn more about Parker’s philosophy and practice of person-directed care. Visitors toured the…
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Middle ear disease is common in children
By Dr. Kenneth A. Kaplan, M.D. Middle ear disorders in children predominantly present in two forms, or a combination of both. Risk factors for middle ear disorders include attendance in day care, the presence of cigarette smoke in the household, and the child’s going to bed with a bottle. The first is middle ear infections,…
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Serious side effect caused by popular drug
By Ken Freedman, D.C. It is recommended to reduce pain. However, according to Drugs.com, it can make you have diarrhea, increased sweating, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, stomach cramps or pain, swelling, pain, or tenderness in the upper abdomen or stomach area and anxiety. If that’s not enough, a study reported on CNN.com on…
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Foods to supplement men’s workouts
Diet and exercise go hand-in-hand for adults looking to reduce their risk for heart disease and cancer. A great workout routine is made even better by a healthy diet, and a healthy diet is even more effective when paired with an active lifestyle.While that’s certainly not revelatory, men and women might be surprised to learn…
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Recognizing the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is a deadly disease that forms in the tissues of the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system that is found below the bladder and in front of the rectum.According to the Canadian Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian men (excluding nonmelanoma skin cancers), while the National…
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Miniature therapy horses bring hope, healing
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer Left: Valor, a Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horse, was named in honor of Kenneth Tietjen, a Middletown resident who lost his life in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Right: Valor and Magic visit the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. They are there soon after…
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Seismic-testing debate continues amid approvals
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer A research project green-lighted to begin off the New Jersey coast this summer is the source of concern for legislators and environmentalists who see the project’s use of seismic testing as a potential threat to marine life and the commercial fishing industry. “It was a bad idea for the…
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