• Organ donation years ago allows love to blossom

    OLD BRIDGE — Old Bridge resident Ron Oswick and his girlfriend, Tanya Piccini, met four years ago while working at Morgan Stanley. Oswick noticed the scar on Piccini’s chest and felt compelled to ask about it. “I was completely floored and fascinated by the entire thing,” Oswick said. Piccini had received a lifesaving heart transplant.…

  • 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 child…

  • Roller coasters, road trips and running: avoiding summer’s neck and back pain

    By Dhimant Balar, D.O. Summer brings a welcome change in routine.Work hours may shorten, recreation activities may increase, and the day comes earlier and ends later. Here are just a few tips to keep neck and back pain in check during the summer months:  Summer vacations can be a lot of fun, but as…

  • Check your risk for heart disease during Men’s Health Month in June

    By Majid K. Khan, M.D. The purpose of Men’s Health Month in June is to heighten awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. More boys than girls are born every year in the U.S. but from infancy to old age, women are simply healthier than…

  • Older adults: Get fit and get ready for an active summer

    By Cristobal Beiro, M.D. Get fit and get ready to go this summer. Exercise is essential for healthy aging, helping to boost energy, maintain your independence, and manage symptoms of illness or pain. Exercise is also good for your mind, mood and memory. Whether you are generally healthy or are managing an illness, there are…

  • 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…

  • New patient portal provides Raritan Bay patients with online access to personal health information

    Raritan Bay Medical Center, with locations in Old Bridge and Perth Amboy, has joined hospitals across the United States by allowing patients access to their medical test results online through a new patient portal. “This new technology allows patients to access their lab and radiology results giving them the opportunity to better manage their health,”…

  • 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…

  • La Tavola owners bring family recipes to the table

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Husband and wife Steve and Jill Sullivan stand behind the bar of La Tavola Cucina, the Italian restaurant they opened in 2010 on Old Bridge Turnpike in South River. JACK MURTHA Since its opening in 2010, La Tavola Cucina has served meals that bring people together. The Italian restaurant and…

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