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Secondary drowning is a little-known but serious threat to young children
By Sanjay Mehta, D.O., F.A.A.P. Right now, throughout New Jersey, most of us are enjoying some family time at the pool or beach. When you have children around water, there is always the need to keep a careful eye on your little ones, which can be a big challenge. Drowning is the No. 1 cause…
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Follow important tips for healthy running
By Jerry Moczerniuk P.T., D.P.T. Summer is in full swing, and many running enthusiasts who have been in hibernation over the long winter have started jogging/running outside again. Both running and jogging are excellent forms of aerobic exercise and may benefit a person by improving their cardiovascular fitness, strengthening their bones, strengthening their muscles, and…
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CentraState joins statewide ‘Safe Haven’ Campaign to protect abandoned babies
CentraState Medical Center has joined with the N.J. Department of Children and Families and the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) to raise awareness of New Jersey’s Safe Haven program, designed to prevent the unsafe abandonment of infants by giving parents a safe alternative in which to surrender a baby. New Jersey’s Safe Haven Infant Protection…
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Your yearly lab tests can uncover undiagnosed health issues
By Edward Stoner, M.D. Hopefully, you and your family members undergo annual physical examinations each year. Sometimes patients tell me they feel fine and don’t really need a standard physical. What these patients don’t know is that serious, even lifethreatening medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer can be thriving in the bodyt…
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CrossFit 101
It seems like everyone is talking about it, but what exactly is CrossFit? Here’s what you need to know to get fit using one of the trendiest multidimensional workouts. By Jeff Schnaufer CTW Features Where can you find firefighters, senior citizens and teenagers exercising together to improve their quality of life? CrossFit is a burgeoning…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day invites people to come out to area stores, enjoy a Blizzard and raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Children’s Specialized Hospital. Participating Dairy Queen stores will donate at least $1 from each Blizzard treat sold that day to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, a charity that raises funds…
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Model Aviation Day to be held at Colts Neck site
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Taking flight from noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 16 will be the year’s biggest celebration of model aviation. The Jersey Coast Sport Fliers, an Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) affiliated club, will hold its second annual National Model Aviation Day at the Dorbrook Recreation Area, 209 Route 537, Colts Neck.…
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Shaari Emeth youth group members planning reunion
By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Memories of good times will be recalled at Temple Shaari Emeth, Craig Road, on the evening of Aug. 22 when former members of the synagogue’s youth group reunite to celebrate the fun they had as teenagers 40 years ago. Carrie Pekor Jasper, who grew up in Manalapan, is…
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First aid squad participates in fundraising challenge
The all-volunteer Englishtown-Manalapan First Aid Squad (EMFAS) is in need of a little help from its friends in those towns. The squad is participating in a Summer 2014 Challenge Opportunity from the Peter Jay Sharpe Foundation, a philanthropic organization based in New York City. “For the past several years, the Peter Jay Sharp Foundation has…
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