QUESTION: I love cheese, but it contains fat. Shouldn’t I avoid it?

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No! Yes, cheese does contain fat, and many people are concerned about limiting their fat consumption, especially Americans. Other countries have higher cheese consumption, yet lower occurrence of hypertension and obesity. Cheese has fatty acids and saturated fats, both of which assist our bodies to absorb fat-soluble vitamins and regulate all sorts of biological processes. … Continued

School Answers – A Parent’s Secret Weapon

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By Susan Heckler Many people have stand-out children. Some stand out as being gifted and talented while others stand out with struggles or disabilities. While the public school system does its best to teach and manage the education of their students, sometimes a little extra assistance is needed. School Answers has recently opened up in … Continued

The Millstone Times’ Student of the Month: Abigail Urban

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By Pam Teel Seventeen year-old Abigail Urban is a junior at Allentown High School. Abigail lives in Millstone Township. Abigail finds many of the subjects that she is learning in school very interesting. She currently enjoys her AP U.S. History class. She loves participating in extra-curricular activities, such as the Allentown Redbird Marching Band, Half … Continued

Snowy Activities that Everyone Will Love

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By Brianna Siciliano Snow only falls a few times a year, some years more than others. Sometimes we look at snow as a setback from our daily lives, as if snow is taking away excitement from our plans. In reality, it’s the total opposite! Spending a day in the snow can (and will) bring joy, … Continued

Millstone Eagles Cheer Team Competes in Disney World for National Title

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Dedication, hard work, and commitment are evident in this winning team. They started out on August 4th as a group of girls looking forward to a new cheer season and ended it on December 8th as National Champions. The Millstone Eagles Jr. Pee Wee Cheer team competed in Disney World on December 8, 2014, for … Continued

Does a Room’s Temperature Affect Our Metabolism?

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By Brianna Siciliano Something that most people do not know is that human beings have two main types of fat: white fat and brown fat. White fat stores extra energy, and when your body has too many white fat cells, risks for diseases (like type two diabetes) increase. Brown fat, on the other hand, burns … Continued

Benefits of Vitamin D for Rheumatoid Arthritis

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By Brianna Siciliano Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease in which a body’s immune system attacks––instead of protecting––a body’s joints. The body’s abnormal immune response causes inflammation that can damage joints and organs, including the heart. About 1.5 million people in the United States have rheumatoid arthritis, and most of these people suffer symptoms … Continued