• Improved methods to identify frequent e-cigarette users needed

    A s the prevalence of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) continues to grow, research from investigators at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers School of Public Health shows more defined survey measurements are needed to better identify established users. Shaped like a traditional cigarette, these battery-operated devices emit a nicotine vapor that could also contain…

  • How to use electronic health records

    I f you signed up to access your electronic personal health records through your health care provider you have a lot of information about your health status. However, even if you know your triglyceride or blood glucose numbers, you can’t manage your health on your own, according to Dr. Grant M. Greenberg. “You may see…

  • E-Healthy!

    By Bev Bennett CTW Features 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 record. Using your medical record, your doctor can make personalized recommendations for exercise, vaccinations or…

  • Spring garage sale scheduled for Tower Area

    Barbara Penny, broker sales associate with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Metuchen, will sponsor the 11th annual Tower Area Garage Sale in Edison on June 7, with a rain date of June 8. The daylong event will include 30 homes, with each hosting an individual garage sale. All participating homes are bordered by Grove Avenue,…

  • Programs for young adults available at library

    Metuchen residents who will be entering grades 6-12 in September are invited to sign up for free summer programs at the Metuchen Public Library on June 7. These free programs include community service projects, book clubs, printmaking and programs that feature STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). There is also a Summer Math Club for…

  • La Tavola owners bring family recipes to the table

    By JACK MURTHA Since its opening in 2010, La Tavola Cucina has served meals that bring people together. The Italian restaurant and bar — whose name means “the kitchen table” — first featured a menu composed of dishes shared by owners Steve and Jill Sullivan before they were married. Although the lineup of unique Italian…

  • Meditation workshops to share benefits of quieting the mind

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Jim Rose METUCHEN — Stress is a fact of life. Whether related to work, school, money, traffic or relationships, it can wreak havoc on people’s lives and health. But while some stress may be unavoidable, how one handles it is key to creating a peaceful life, according to Jim Rose,…

  • Junior Police Academy accepting applications

    EDISON — The Edison Police Department will conduct its Junior Police Academy in two separate sessions, Aug. 4-8 and Aug. 11-15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Woodrow Wilson Middle School, 50 Woodrow Wilson Drive. The academy is open to all Edison middle school students entering sixth, seventh or eighth grade in September. The…

  • Metuchen may extinguish smoking in parts of town

    By JESSICA D’AMICO METUCHEN — Possible new regulations could be a breath of fresh air for some in the borough. Officials are considering an ordinance that would ban smoking in designated areas around town. Exactly how and where to implement the regulations remains in question. “The point of this law … is really about public…

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