A Little Wine Is Just Fine…Doctor’s Orders

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By Susan Heckler Do you like wine? Me too!! A glass to mellow out with after a long day… a touch of sweetness with your family and friends… something to celebrate with! As it turns out, wine likes you too! Let’s start this conversation by saying too much of anything can be destructive to your … Continued

Apple Banana Salad with Peanuts

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Enjoy a fresh, flavorful change of pace with a surprising mix of lettuce, apples, and bananas,topped with a paprika dressing. This is a quick, easy meal for a busy day. INGREDIENTS 12 ounces lettuce mix2 ripe bananas2 1/2 medium apples, sliced (14 oz. of sliced apples) 3/4 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts FOR THE DRESSING … Continued

The Logic of Logos and Catchphrases

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By Pam Teel Popular phrases that people say incorrectly! Even though they are still not correct, our way of saying them has become the norm. See how many you say wrong! Incorrect- Nip it in the butt. Correct- Nip it in the bud. You’re putting an end to it before it has a chance to … Continued

Freehold Challenger Sports

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By Pam Teel The Freehold Challenger Sports Program is a three-season program that includes soccer in the fall, Baseball in the spring and Basketball in the winter. The programs function is to serve children with spe- cial needs in the Freehold area. Started in 1993, it was created for athletes classified as being eligible for … Continued

Triple Sheeting is the Answer to Hotel Bedding

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To recreate the hotel-feel at home, start with a mini bed makeover. It is simple to get the hotel worthy bedroom we all desire. It is a hotelier secret called triple sheeting. “Triple sheeting is a fancy hotelier trick that involves layering a thin blanket or comforter between two starched sheets,”. Not only does this … Continued

What Is Elder Financial Exploitation?

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Financial exploitation is the fraudulent or otherwise illegal, unauthorized, or improper actions by a caregiver, fiduciary, or other individual in which the resources of an older person are used by another for personal profit or gain; or actions that result in depriving an older person of the benefits, resources, belongings, or assets to which they … Continued

BEING A “SEENAGER” The Secret to a Happy Life as a Senior

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By Lauren Kolacki Society considers aging an abominable life stage. We avert it with botox, face lifts and tummy tucks with the hopes of distracting ourselves from the inevitable. What we fail to recognize is that that the secret to happiness is not hidden in a new car, but rather, in experiences and connectivity. After … Continued

6 Signs Of Iron Deficiency

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1. Bruising easily 2. Cold hands3. Fatigue4. Hair loss 5. Shortness of breath 6. Dizziness Iron Deficiency is when the body doesn’t have enough of the min- eral iron. Low Iron leads to abnormally low levels of red blood cells and if your body doesn’t have enough hemoglobin, your tissues and muscles won’t get enough … Continued

E-CIGS, FLAVORED TOBACCO & YOUR KIDS: What you should know

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With an increase in vape usage among teens, it is important to share validated information and resources. What is an E-Cigarette or Vape? A “substitute” for a cigarette or traditional “marijuana joint” that has become popular with teenagers due to easy concealment. Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling the aerosol, often referred to … Continued