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School principal, teacher recall boy’s disappearance
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent The July 30 arrest of former South Amboy resident Michelle Lodzinski in the 1991 death of her 5-year-old son, Timothy Wiltsey, stirred up memories for many in the community. Ann Snee was principal of St. Mary’s High School in South Amboy when Timmy was a kindergartner. She said she still remembers…
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Having a healthy later-age pregnancy
By Dr. Neeti Misra A silver lining for some older moms:The genes that allow some women to naturally have children later in life also make it likely these women will live a longer life. A new Boston University School of Medicine study has found that women who are able to have children after age 33…
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Melanoma survivors can engage in skin self-exam through a web-based tool
$2.5M Grant awarded to Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey scientist to develop intervention E ven though melanoma patients are at an increased risk of disease recurrence and the development of a second, unrelated melanoma, research from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey shows that many patients do not perform a regular, thorough self-exam of…
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Are you or your baby at risk of group B strep?
By Eumena Divino, M.D. Group B streptococcus (strep) is a common bacterium often carried in the intestines or lower genital tract. Group B strep is usually harmless in adults. Most babies born to women carrying group B strep are healthy. Some newborns, however, who are infected by group B strep during labor can become critically…
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Learn the benefits of safe stretching
By Dr. Michael T. Lu You may think that stretching is just something to be done if you have a few extra minutes before jumping on the treadmill.The main concern is exercising, not stretching, right? Although studies about the benefits of stretching are mixed, stretching may help you improve your joint range of motion, which…
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Never dismiss the pain
By Dr. Ira Shapiro Nearly 30 years ago, millions of Americans everywhere joined the physical fitness craze that was fueled by celebrities in tight-fitting leotards selling their latest workout videos, clubs masquerading as gyms, and an overabundance of catch phrases such as “no pain, no gain” and “feel the burn.” While some of these trends…
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CrossFit 101
By Jeff Schnaufer CTW Features 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. 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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‘Happiest 5’ Color Run set for Raceway Park
The Color Run will debut its Kaleidoscope Tour “Happiest 5K on the Planet” Aug. 30 at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. The event will begin at 8 a.m. for individual runners and teams. With no winners or official times, the Color Run celebrates healthiness, happiness and individuality, bringing the community together to create a 5-kilometer…
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Sports card, collectible show to benefit squad
The Sayreville First Aid Squad will hold its next Sports Card and Collectible Show fundraiser 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 23 at the First Aid Squad Building, 776 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. The event is designed to help raise money for the squad. The public is invited to attend the event. Dealer tables are…
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