• Tinnitus is a symptom of an underlying condition

    By Dr. Jennifer J. Adams More than 50 million Americans have experienced tinnitus to some degree.Tinnitus is the medical term that describes a perception of sound in one or both ears or in a person’s head when there is no external sound present.Tinnitus is more commonly described as a ringing, pulsing, buzzing, roaring, chirping, or…

  • Why your internet diagnosis may do more harm than good

    Search online for common symptoms like “headache,”“fever” or “body aches,” and suddenly you may find yourself disinfecting your home and considering a self-imposed quarantine,“just in case.” There is no need to scare yourself into a disease that you don’t have. You may have read through helpful online forums or reached out to friends via social…

  • Ten qualities of a great assisted living residence

    By Fern Marder, Parker Home A n assisted living residence is a good option for seniors who need help with some aspects of daily living, such as cooking meals, taking medication, cleaning the house, and traveling to appointments.The residence also provides a secure environment with emergency call systems in place.When you need more assistance that…

  • Life after heart attack

    By Dr. Puneet Sahgal Thankfully, you’ve survived a recent heart attack. Keep in mind it takes several months for your heart to heal.When you return home from the hospital, you may feel tired or weak from the damage to your heart muscle and the bed rest you had in the hospital. About one in three…

  • Date set for Chanukah Shabbat dinner, service

    Temple Emanu-El will host a Chanukah Shabbat dinner and service at 6 p.m. Dec. 19, 100 James St., Edison. Chicken, potato latkes and salad will be served. Dinner will be followed by a special Chanukah family service appropriate for all ages. Ticket prices are $11 for adults and $9 for children. RSVP is necessary by…

  • Auction coming to Neve Shalom

    Neve Shalom will hold a Goods & Services Auction at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. Table seating, light dairy snacks and soft drinks will be offered. The event will include a live auction, tricky tray, raffles and giveaways. Admission is $7 for tickets if purchased by Nov. 30, and $10 at the…

  • School district named to honor roll for third year

    The Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District (MCVTS) has been named to the Advanced Placement (AP) District Honor Roll for the third consecutive year. “Since we began offering AP courses four years ago, we have been increasing the available courses and trying to give our students an advance look at college-level curriculum,” MCVTS Superintendent…

  • Students’ videos to focus on driver distractions

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Teenage students in Woodbridge are getting the opportunity to help promote driver safety while learning and having fun in the process. Teams of students at Colonia, Woodbridge and John F. Kennedy Memorial high schools are producing short videos to teach their peers about the importance of distraction-free driving. The…

  • St. Luke’s church to host holiday fair

    St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, located at the corner of Oak Avenue and Route 27 in Metuchen, will host a holiday fair 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 6. Santa will visit throughout the day. The Metuchen Garden Club will sponsor a poinsettia and wreath sale. The Borough Improvement League will sell tickets to the annual house tour,…

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