• Wrestling event will benefit Valerie Fund

    UWA Elite Pro Wrestling will hold a benefit show for the Valerie Fund at 6:30 p.m. June 7 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 90 Leonardine Ave., South River. Ten matches will take place, featuring more than 25 of UWA Elite’s most popular stars. Tickets are $18 at the door. Advance tickets purchased at www.uwaelite.com are…

  • All together now

    PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Carly Corbisiero, left, and Ed Tauss celebrate a point in their pickleball game during the first Senior/Senior event held at the Monroe Township Community Center on May 28. The Monroe Township Recreation Department and Monroe Township High School partnered 64 high school seniors with 64 senior citizens to co-mingle…

  • Memorial Day

    PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Above: John Slater, left to right, Eric Dean, Commander Bob Kolesar and Bert Kovash of Milltown VFW Post 2319 pay their respects during a Memorial Day ceremony held by the VFW and North Brunswick American Legion Post 459 at Sabella Park in North Brunswick on May 26. Left: Frank Wahler of…

  • Weight loss is often successful with prescribed medication

    By Jenny Liu, M.D., M.S., M.R.O., L.D. With a growing number of overweight and obese people in the United States, physicians are seeking the best way to treat the epidemic. Options include promoting a healthier diet and more exercise, or prescribing medications. Many patients come to me for medical weight loss and often say they…

  • Prepare your healthcare necessities before international travel this summer

    By Richard A. Snepar, M.D. Packing for an overseas vacation can be overwhelming and chaotic. If you have chronic health issues or will be traveling with children or seniors, it is important to carefully assemble both your medical necessities and an emergency kit to protect you in unforeseen situations.As a result, you won’t find yourself…

  • Belly fattening foods to avoid

    By Ken Freedman, D.C. Many people have decided to eat better this year to lose excess fat and be healthier.According to an article published in WebMD on July 2, 2013, there are certain foods you should steer clear of. Here’s a list: doughnuts — 1 glazed doughnut = 260 calories.A whole box = 3120 calories.…

  • Parker at Monroe creates unique model for long-term care

    When Parker Home decided to expand its reach into Monroe Township, its management team decided that constructing new buildings was not enough. Parker decided to also build a new paradigm of long-term care — a hybrid model called a Long-Term Living Community ™ that combines an assisted living environment with skilled nursing care best practices.…

  • There are many benefits to Invisalign

    When you first find out that you must wear braces, it can be a daunting thought. Images of wires, sharp studs and difficulty eating may come to mind. But luckily, there is a solution — Invisalign — that can give you a perfect smile just as effectively as braces but without all the complications. Read…

  • E-Healthy!

    By Bev Bennett CTW Features Good riddance, paper charts! Electronic health records allow patients to get the best personalized care. I f you need a bit of prodding from your physician to make positive changes, the nudge may be as close as your computer, provided you have electronic medical records and an online personal health…

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