• Talk to focus on ways disasters are exploited

    Attendees will learn about the types of exploitation that occur in the wake of a disaster and the most effective ways to respond during “When Disaster Threatens to Strike Twice,” set for 7 p.m. April 15 at the Middlesex County Fire Academy, 1001 Fire Academy Drive, Sayreville. The lecture is free. Each participant will receive…

  • Concert to support mother, newborn son

    “Jammin’ for Jaclyn and Baby Nicholas,” a concert to benefit Jaclyn Squillace Olsen, a 26-year-old area resident who was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer when she was five months pregnant with newborn son Nicholas, is scheduled for 4 p.m. to midnight April 25 at Knights of Columbus Council No. 426, 308 Fourth St., South…

  • 19th annual Mind Body Spirit Expo

    TOP PICK The 19th annual Mind Body Spirit Expo brings back natural health to the Garden State Exhibit Center April 10-12. The largest expo of its kind in the tri-state area, the event arrives in Somerset to nourish the soul, inspire the mind and provide knowledge about alternative health and spiritual growth, according to event…

  • Community invited to Healthy Kids Day

    The South Amboy YMCA, 200 John T. O’Leary Blvd., will hold its annual Healthy Kids Day 1-3 p.m. April 25. The free community event is designed to inspire children and families to improve their health and well-being by keeping their minds and bodies active. The day will feature activities such as swimming, pingpong, badminton, open…

  • Musical Shabbat coming to temple

    Guest cantor/guitarist Jennifer Rolnick will lead services at a Mostly Musical Shabbat set for 7:30 p.m. May 1 and 9:30 a.m. May 2 at Congregation Beth Ohr, 70 Route 516, Old Bridge. The May 2 morning service will be followed by a kiddush and a learning session, during which Cantor Rolnick will teach new melodies…

  • Former police official runs for Old Bridge mayor

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The Old Bridge Democratic Committee has selected its campaign slate for this year’s municipal election. Retired township police Capt. Bill Cerra will head the Democratic ticket as candidate for mayor during the general election on Nov. 3 after he was nominated by the Democratic Committee recently at…

  • There’s no need to accept the pain

    By Dr. Anthony DeLuca Shoulder problems are common among both the young and elderly. Approximately 13 million Americans seek treatment each year for shoulder related pain and injuries. While nearly 25 percent of everyone over the age of 50 have some form of rotator cuff ailments, 26 percent of all youth baseball players experience shoulder…

  • Eight superfoods to help you maintain a healthy weight

    By Lauren Pendergast, R.D.N. Superfoods build bones, prevent chronic diseases, improve your eyesight, and even keep your mind sharp. But did you know new evidence suggests eating moderate amounts of these foods can also help you feel full for longer and maintain a healthy weight? Making small changes in your daily diet can lead to…

  • Kids and caffeine: How much is too much?

    By Sanjay Mehta, D.O., F.A.A.P. A Starbucks frozen drink after school, a can of Coke with dinner, and a chocolate bar for dessert — how much caffeine is too much for kids? Ideally, children under 12 shouldn’t be consuming caffeine at all.We now know that it doesn’t stunt kids’ growth, but caffeine is still a…

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