Healthy Aging Tips

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As a leading nonprofit dedicated to improving the nation’s health, the Freehold YMCA offers the following tips to encourage older adults in Monmouth County to live healthier lives. Have fun with your food. Eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring! Have fun with your fruits and vegetables by trying them fresh or frozen. Find a … Continued

Self Esteem In Kids Is Important

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As parents, we want our child to grow and develop into a happy, confident individual. Every child is different, and even children within the same family may have varying needs and issues. But, needs such as self-esteem are universally important for all children. Self-esteem is the way you feel about yourself. When children feel confident … Continued

Seatbelt Entanglement

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A child within reach of a seat belt may become entangled if he or she pulls the seat belt all the way out and wraps the belt around his or her head, neck, or waist. The majority of seat belts have a locking mechanism that is activated when the seat belt is pulled all the … Continued

Cottage-Cheese Tzatziki

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Kickstart mornings with this low carb, Keto breakfast recipe to help you burn fat throughout the day. Ingredients 1 pound low-fat, small-curd cottage cheese (about 1 3/4 cups) 1 Kirby cucumber, shredded, excess moisture squeezed out 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 clove garlic, finely grated 1/2 teaspoon dried mint, … Continued

Tsubaki Japanese Cuisine

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By, Pam Teel For months, friends of ours kept telling us about Tsubaki’s. They go often for the sushi. Not a fish eater, I always declined. Not wanting to disappoint our friends for a third time, I decided to look up the menu online and was deeply surprised that Tsubaki wasn’t just a sushi place … Continued

Sweet Potato Nachos

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Ingredients: • 1 Sweet potato • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil • Dash of Cayenne • Dash of Chili Powder • 3 mini sweet red/orange peppers, sliced • 1/4 white onion, sliced • 3 tablespoons salsa • 1/4 cup black beans • 2 tablespoons jalapenos • 1/3 avocado, cubed Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. … Continued

A Better Mattress Proves Better Health

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According to the National Sleep Foundation, 92 percent of people reported that a mattress is important to them for a good night’s sleep. An old mattress can be the cause of pain, stress and other health issues. A recent study proved that a new mattress improves stress. The study asked 60 people to sleep on … Continued

CentraState Healthcare System Appoints New Chief Medical Officer

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CentraState Healthcare System is pleased to announce the appointment of James Matera, DO, FACOI, as its new Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer effective March 3, 2019. Dr. Matera has been a highly respected physician on staff at CentraState Medical Center for more than 20 years. “Now, more than ever, health care will require … Continued

Hierarchy of Needs

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By Lauren Kolacki Abraham Harold Maslow was one of the most influential American psychologists of the twentieth century. He constructed a motivational theory that proposed the idea that healthful human beings have distinct needs that need to be met in order to reach a level of self-fulfillment. Maslow called this theory the Hierarchy of Needs … Continued

CentraState Healthcare Foundation names three new trustees

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Blake Laurence, Esq., Julian Leone and Andrew J. Santoro Jr., all from Freehold, have been appointed to the CentraState Healthcare Foundation Board of Trustees. Blake Laurence Esq., is a partner in the law firm of Davison, Eastman, Muñoz, Lederman & Paone, P.A., specializing in all aspects of estate planning, admin- istration, litigation, taxation, IRS tax … Continued