• 10 big brain-related breakthroughs of 2014

    By Michael Ginsberg This was a big year on the brain front. From brain injury and brain training to Alzheimer’s and autism, neuroscientists are unraveling more mysteries surrounding the human brain, and discovering new treatments and preventative methods in the process. In celebration of Brain Awareness Month, here are 10 of the biggest brain breakthroughs…

  • Nurses reverse a worrisome winter development

    In mid-December, three residents in the River Road, Piscataway, Parker nursing home caught an upper respiratory virus. Such viruses can cause residents to miss much-anticipated group activities and runs the risk of broad transmission through the home. The nursing staff, working with housekeeping, environmental services, and dining services, made sure that neither threat materialized. Staff…

  • Benefits of the revolutionary AlterG anti-gravity treadmill

    By David Bertone, P.T., D.P.T., O.C.S. During my 25-year career as a physical therapist, there have been very few devices that have come to market that have immediately benefited a large segment of the rehabilitation population as the AlterG anti-gravity treadmill. Developed in 2005 by founder Sean Whalen, the treadmill utilizes the NASApatented differential air…

  • Why are more young people getting colon cancer?

    By Thomas J. Kayal M.D. As a result of increasing numbers of people age 50+ choosing to undergo screenings for colorectal cancer — the standard screening age — incidences have been slowly decreasing every year since the 1980s. However, diagnoses for people under 50 have been increasing and are often diagnosed when the disease has…

  • Center for Wound Healing helps the father of the bride make a dream come true

    By Dr. John Kramer Last winter, 58-year old Joe Veloce of Staten Island threw on a pair of sneakers to go out and brush the ice and snow from his wife’s car. His sneakers got wet; he slipped and banged his foot. Although he didn’t think he was injured, Joe’s foot became swollen, and the…

  • Reduce your risk for colorectal cancer

    Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in both the United States and Canada. So say the American Cancer Society and the Canadian Cancer Society, who project nearly 60,000 Americans and Canadians will lose their lives to colorectal cancer in 2015 alone. Though many risk factors for colorectal cancer, including age, heredity and…

  • Discover a world of adventure at Ranney Summer Programs

    BACK TO BUSINESS News of Greater Media Newspapers’ advertisers With more than 30 years of experience in fun- and friend-filled summer adventures, Ranney Summer Programs are a favorite of families in Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties. Exceptional opportunities to explore specialized camp activities, sports clinics and academic and talent development courses await your child this…

  • Habitat for Humanity building new residence

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — A new Habitat for Humanity house will soon be part of the streetscape in Freehold Borough, and it will provide a comfortable, safe and affordable residence for a family who will make it their home. Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County, serving northeast and western Monmouth County,…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    The YMCA of Western Monmouth County, Freehold Township, will present “A Red Carpet Affair” on March 7 at the Battleground Country Club, Manalapan. This year’s honorees are Man of the Year, John Gribbin, president and CEO of CentraState Healthcare System; Business of the Year, Amboy Bank, George Scharpf, president and CEO; and Volunteer of the…

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