Bad Sugars are Addicting

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By Gabriella Mancuso   Sugar is one of the most controversial food products since its creation. A little more than a century ago sugar was believed to be an extreme source of energy. The people who believed this were not wrong, however there were and still are many other side effects to the consumption of … Continued

Raising awareness about breast cancer

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By YMCA of Western Monmouth County October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the Y is reminding all women in the community of the importance of having an annual mammogram and talking to your doctor about the proper method of self-examination to increase the chances of early detection. Getting screened for breast cancer is one … Continued

Scale Stepping

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By Lauren Kolacki As a woman, society creates this envision of who we should or should not be. They expect us to look, act and work in a certain way and beat us down for not complying. One thing the media really emphasizes is the way a woman’s body should look. From magazine covers and … Continued

Back-To-School: Warts and Wart Prevention

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Plantar warts are a common viral infection of the skin on the bottom of the foot. It is a contagious process, but can either spread slowly or rapidly depending on the strain of the virus. Summertime fun, with barefoot exposure and lots of water activities such as the beach, pool, and Hurricane Harbor, are great … Continued

We have always heard of UV protection from the sun but now they are talking about harmful blue lights. What does this mean to me and my health?

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UV is short for ultraviolet, a color on the light spectrum. This light is electromagnetic radiation, which is present in sunlight (even through cloud cover), and also produced by electric arcs, and specialized lights such as mercury-vapor lamps, tanning lamps, and black lights. UV light is associated with suntan, freckles and sunburn on skin which … Continued

Hangriness

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By, Lauren Kolacki   Have you ever experienced being “hangry”? It is the irritation and angriness that is a result of extreme hunger. It is not just an amusing, made up word to perfectly describe our short temper that accompanies our starvation; there is actually science behind it. The carbohydrates, pro- teins and fats that … Continued

How Does Cellulaze Treat Cellulite?

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Cellulite affects up to eighty-five percent of women and has seen a myriad of tried approaches through the years. The problem has been that cellulite is a series of structural problems beneath the skin, not simply a fat problem. There are three components and most prior treatments addressed only one or two. The anatomical issues … Continued

Super-Agers

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By, Lauren Kolacki Erik Erikson was a Psychologist known for his theory of psychosocial development. This is an eight-step theory that analyzes situations that happen to us at certain ages, which contribute to the person we eventually become. “Ego In- tegrity vs. Despair” is the eighth and final stage of Erikson’s theory, where an individual … Continued

How to Talk to Your Teen About Depression and Suicide

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By Ankur Desai, MD The Internet shows like “13 Reasons Why” and celebrity deaths like Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade have pushed the topic of suicide to the forefront for many Americans, but especially for teens. Death by suicide is on the rise and this appears to be closely correlated to the increase in depression … Continued

Komen CSNJ’s MORE THAN PINK Walk Committee Co-Chairs Lead the Way for a Meaningful, Memorable and Exciting Event

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As two longtime volunteers of Susan G. Komen Central and South Jersey (Komen CSNJ), Janet Marzocca and Scott Present go above and beyond in their roles, working side-by-side with staff, survivors, other volunteers and donors to make the organiza- tion’s annual walk event special, memorable and meaningful. “I have been privileged to work with so … Continued