By Mark William Lisky At some point in life, we all feel blue, sad or depressed. Fortunately for most, these feelings of depression are short-lived and pass within days. In many cases, depression is a…
By Judy O’Gorman Alvarez The value of eating more fruits and vegetables is well-known, but a growing number of people believe in forsaking boiling, baking, grilling or frying foods – or even using the microwave…
TINTON FALLS – A community health fair, sponsored by Kensington Court Assisted Living, was held June 14 at the borough’s municipal building. Sandy Zukowski, marketing director said, “The fair really accomplished what we hoped it…
FREEHOLD – The Central Jersey Blood Center is offering $10 gasoline cards to every person who donates blood during the Monmouth County blood drive from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10, at…
By Dr. Teresa Liccardi Eating less salt may actually worsen one’s health, according to Gary Taubes in Salt Reconsidered, a New York Times article on June 3. This may be a dangerous statement without clarification,…
TINTON FALLS — The American Red Cross has launched its official first aid smart phone application, putting free and simple lifesaving information right in the hands of smart phone users. The app is the first…
RED BANK – Coping with the loss of a loved one is never easy, especially for young children. For more than 32 years, the Children’s Art Therapy Program at Riverview Medical Center, part of the…
Prevention First will hold its annual golf outing on Monday, Sept. 17, at Trump National Golf Club in Colts Neck. The golf outing is one of Prevention First’s annual fundraisers. The proceeds from the event…
By Anastasia Millicker Every day 1,000 people go into sudden cardiac arrest, according to the American Heart Association. Of those 1,000 people, 5 percent survive because cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is not immediately started. Jim…