Summer Is Gone — Why Some Kids Are Glad

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By Pam Teel It’s time to put away the shovels, pails, sun lotion and trips to the beach to get ready for another promising school year. If you’ve gone to the stores lately, you see shelves upon shelves of notebooks, binders and school supplies. It’s time to make that not so smooth transition back into … Continued

QUESTION: How would I know if I have sun damage to my skin?

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You don’t, which is why you need to be seen by a physician with expertise specifically in this field. Dr. Kolansky, a board certified dermatologist, is also fellowship trained in the procedure of Mohs Micrographic Surgery for the removal of basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma, the most advanced and effective treatment procedure for skin … Continued

Send Us Your Photos!

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By Pam Teel Are you a photo buff? Do you love taking pictures everywhere you go? Perhaps you have a favorite one that you would like to share? We want your pictures for our photo of the month section. You can send photos to the following email: crescent671@yahoo.com Include your name and a description of … Continued

Jamie’s Parenting Tips: 10 Must-Have Skills to Be a Great Parent

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1. Know where your child is. Know where they are, who they are with, who is in charge, and when they’ll be home. This is critical especially for young teens. 2. Get to know your children’s friends. Where your child spends their time, and who they spend it with will have a deep impact on … Continued

Paterson’s Great Falls: A National Historical Park

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Cotton and silk for clothing; locomotives for travel; paper for books & writing letters; airplanes and more. What do they have in common? They all came from the same place—Paterson, NJ. In 1791, Paterson, America’s first planned industrial city, was established, centered around the Great Falls of the Passaic River. From humble mills would rise … Continued

FDA Approves Botox® to Treat Overactive Bladder

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded the approved use of Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) to treat adults with overactive bladder who cannot use or do not adequately respond to a class of medications known as anticholinergics. Overactive bladder is a condition in which the bladder squeezes too often or squeezes without warning. Symptoms include leaking urine … Continued

Happy Anniversary to Brazen Bra Boutique 

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By Susan Heckler Time flies when you are having fun, and for Christine and Angela Longette, the last year buzzed by. Just one year ago, the mother/daughter team opened up their new business, Brazen Bras Boutique. Conveniently located at 30 West Main Street in downtown Freehold, their store sells over 5,000 items in easy and … Continued

COTA – Children’s Organ Transplant Association 

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By Susan Heckler Being a parent on a good day has its challenges. Count your blessings for every day challenges and for the gift of a healthy child. Five year old Alexander Cuevas was born prematurely, but in good health. In many cases, preemies can have an immature immune system which is not quite ready to … Continued

QUESTION: Why Is Thermography Considered the Best Breast Test?

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Studies show that a thermogram identifies precancerous or cancerous cells earlier than mammograms, and produces unambiguous results, which cuts down on additional testing—and it doesn’t hurt the body. Thermography’s accuracy and reliability is remarkable too according to the American Journal of Surgery and the American Society of Breast Surgeons, Cornell. Thermography can be used as … Continued

Knob Hill Golf Club… A Club Experience that Reaches Everyone

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Long ago when the golf course landscape was dotted with just a few courses, the old Knob Hill Golf Course in Manalapan, New Jersey was one remembered as the public golf course off Route 33. After the course closed in the late eighties, new owners purchased the property with a vision to create something that … Continued