Texting and Driving Aps Can Save Lives

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By Susan Heckler Got teens? Got texters! It’s a given. Even the grown-ups can’t help but look at their phones, without hesitation, even while speeding down the highway. The adults in the situation need to stop this dangerous behavior immediately. Even the most experienced drivers should never take their eyes and attention off the roads. … Continued

Being the New Kid at School

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By Stefanie Maglio There are several challenges that people must deal with in life. At one time or another, we all come across something that can be rather uncomfortable because it is new or unfamiliar. One of those things may be being the new kid at school. Being the new kid at school can seem … Continued

Aging Gracefully

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Getting older doesn’t mean you have to lose your style, grace or good looks. Aging gracefully is an art, and one that you can master with practice and healthy habits. Stay Positive You know the saying. You are as young as you feel. Well, attitude plays a big role in determining exactly how we feel … Continued

DIABETES: Choosing the Right Glucose Meter

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By Stefanie Maglio Blood glucose meters are small, computerized devices that measure and show your blood glucose level. This information then allows you and your doctor to figure out how food, exercise, medications, stress, and other things can affect your blood glucose. This is fairly important as it will help to create a better treatment … Continued

Monroe Township Chorus to Present 9/11 Musical Tribute

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By Pam Teel The Monroe Township Chorus consists of seniors from different senior complexes in Monroe who share a love for singing and a patriotism to their country, putting on several free concerts during the calendar year. The ensemble consists of approximately 63 senior members who perform together to commemorate and bring attention to certain … Continued

Choosing a School

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Parents have a growing array of options in choosing a school, though the extent of the options varies from state to state. The enactment of the landmark No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; the rapid growth of the charter school movement; the increasing number of states enacting scholarship and tax credit programs for students … Continued

Preschool & Kindergarten Math Milestones

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Your child’s developmental process is unique. To guide you, education experts have mapped a few basic Pre-K & kindergarten math skills to help you track your child’s development in different mathematical areas. Numbers During their third year, many children can tell their age and hold up that many fingers to demonstrate. During the fourth year, … Continued

Little things you can do to burn fat

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When trying to lose weight, the main goal of any exercise program should be to increase your metabolism enough to where it is burning more calories than you are consuming. Not only is your metabolism involved in this procedure, but the type of food you eat is just as important. Your metabolism can burn the … Continued

My Son Has Asthma and Takes a Steroid Medication to Control It. His Doctor Said This Might Affect His Bones. Is There Anything We Can Do About This?

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Asthma itself does not pose a threat to bone health, but some medications used to treat the disease can have a negative effect on bones when taken for a long time. Corticosteroids, a type of anti-inflammatory medication, are often prescribed for asthma. These medications can decrease calcium absorbed from food, increase calcium loss from the … Continued