• Resident still seeking help on erosion issue

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Karl Costagliola wants to be able to put a chainlink fence in his yard, but he cannot do that because there is no soil left to hold the fence posts in place. Costagliola, of Koenig Lane, attended the May 27 Township Committee meeting to once again ask officials…

  • CentraState offers healthy eating class for kids

    CentraState Healthcare System is offering the interactive cooking class, “Little Cooks,” on June 9 from 12:15-1 p.m. at CentraState’s Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center, 901 W. Main St., Freehold. A registered dietitian will introduce children ages 3 to 5 and their parents to healthy eating through fun, hands-on activities and tasting samples. Each…

  • Identifying an early learning disability, and how you can help at home

    By Michael Ginsberg While children and teens with learning disabilities are often diagnosed in middle school or high school, many disabilities can actually be prevented by intervention at a much earlier age. Experts now know that there are things that parents can do at home to help even the youngest children. The root of learning…

  • ‘There’s no mirror on your refrigerator door’

    By Joanne Gerr, M.S.W., C.S.W. Summer is around the corner and local gyms are full of people getting ready for the beach. They are restricting carbs and calories and worrying about looking good. It all takes its toll on mood and self-esteem. Is it possible to enjoy summer while feeling comfortable in our bodies? Absolutely.…

  • 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. As…

  • Connection between epilepsy and autism may expand treatment options for epileptics

    By Megdad M. Zaatreh, M.D. I t is estimated that nearly 33 percent of people with autism spectrum disorder also have epilepsy. But until recently there had been little clinical research about the connection between the two neurological conditions. Epilepsy is a brain disorder marked by recurring seizures or convulsions.Autism is a neurobehavioral disease that…

  • Breast-preserving surgery now common for early-stage cancer

    By Mary Martucci, D.O. A s a breast surgical oncologist, I help patients overcome breast cancer every day. One of the most common misconceptions I see with newly diagnosed patients is the assumption that breast cancer automatically results in the need for mastectomy.Today, particularly for those with early-stage cancer, this is no longer the treatment…

  • Why do I have pain?

    Jerry Moczerniuk P.T., D.P.T. I n our profession we mostly deal with clients and patients who have pain. Pain is not a normal sensation in our body. It is, after all, a communication tool, triggered by our nervous system, which provides us with information that there may be an injury somewhere within us.We all experience…

  • Sit straight and firm up

    By Dr. Ira Shapiro The weather has finally warmed and summer is now under way. However, with more than 10 million sports-related injuries every year, adults of all ages, teens and children alike, must be aware of the possible complications that accompany poor conditioning and a winter of sitting and eating. The truth is that…

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