• Israel “Soli” Solarski

    Mr. Solarski, 50, of Aberdeen, formerly of Bayonne, died Aug. 16, 2013, in Israel. He was born in Israel to Avram and Zeld Solarski. He attended Kfar Yarok and completed military service there. He is survived by a son, Matthew Solarski; a daughter, Maya Solarski; his former wife, Shari Tosk, of Aberdeen; two brothers, Amir…

  • Move for Hunger 5K slated for Sept. 14

    Move for Hunger is hosting its first annual charity 5K run and walk on Sept. 14 at Holmdel Park. Proceeds will support relief efforts in New Jersey and across North America. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. with runners starting at 9 a.m. and walkers at 9:15 a.m. The 5K is open to 200 participants. Awards…

  • Plunkett–Snyder

    Kelsey Plunkett and John Snyder Nancy and Bob Plunkett of Holmdel announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelsey, to John Snyder, son of Mary Anne and John Snyder of Holmdel. The future bride is a graduate of Holmdel High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and education at Bucknell University, Lewisburg,…

  • Fitness and nutrition mythology pop quiz

    By Joe Stein Now that summer is behind us, and children are back in school, it’s time for us to go back to school, too. Class will begin with a quiz about mythology. Not ancient Greek and Roman … urban exercise legends and wacky nutrition mythology. Myth: If I exercise regularly, I can eat whatever…

  • Sugar is bad for more than just your waistline

    By Dr. Ayotunde Adeyeri A s a bariatric surgeon, I see many people struggling with serious chronic health conditions related to obesity. Often, these patients say their weight issues are due to an addiction to sugar.This is certainly understandable. Let’s face it ,sugar tastes good.And the more you partake, the more your body asks for…

  • Reiki: a 20th century healing practice for the 21st century patient

    By Sharon Yeskel Reiki practice, which began with the teachings of Mikao Usui in Japan around 1922, has found its way into mainstream healthcare in the United States. Reiki is offered at many hospitals around the country including Raritan Bay Medical Center (RBMC) in Perth Amboy and Old Bridge.As part of the medical center’s Division…

  • Healthy eating, no labels required

    With countless popular ‘eating lifestyles’ competing for supremacy, choosing a diet is more complicated than ever. So don’t. By Jeff Schnaufer CTW Features Paleo.Vegan.Vegetarian. Mediterranean. Glutenfree. Flexitarian. Don’t want to go ‘all in’? Who says you have to label yourself? “When you look at all these diets together, you see that they all have commonalities…

  • All good things come to an end

    Viewpoint Donna Kenyon Call me crazy, but I don’t like Labor Day, and not just because I can’t wear white pants anymore. I have always detested Labor Day ever since I was a child and the holiday signaled the dreaded back-to-school routine. Then, I think I disliked it even more as an adult and as…

  • Flea market to be held in Aberdeen Sept. 7

    A flea market will be held at the Aberdeen Firehouse, 490 Lloyd Road, on Sept. 7, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with 7 a.m. set-up. Crafters are welcome. The cost for an outside table is $15, and crafters must bring their own tables. Food and refreshments will be available. For information, call 732-290-0594 or email…

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