Smiling, laughing and simply being happy can make all the difference for our hearts. In fact, new research shows that people with higher levels of optimism may be less at risk for heart failure than those who are more pessimistic. And with the breadth of heart failure’s effect on thenation – about 5.1 million Americans … Continued

By Susan Heckler You did it! You managed to squeeze in that long overdue workout and because you were feeling so good, you gave it your all and then some. The ‘Then Some’ has a name, Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, affectionately known as DOMS. You feel great and invigorated for hours after your workout or … Continued

By YMCA of Greater 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

By Pam Teel The Harmony Place is a nonprofit organization that was created with the sole purpose of helping individuals and families in a community environment who have suffered and are currently struggling with the long-lasting effects of debilitating traumas and PTSD. The organization was founded by Marvlyn Vincent, who is a survivor of abuse … Continued

When wives earn more than their husbands do, a puzzling thing can happen: Husbands say they earn more than they are and wives underreport their income. New Census Bureau research shows that the incomes couples report on Census Bureau surveys do not always match their IRS filings. The Census Bureau is working to improve the … Continued

By John Burke Savvy owners of retail properties understand the importance of achieving the perfect tenant mix. After all, the success of their shopping center may depend on it. That’s because a good tenant mix creates synergies that ben- efit both tenants and landlord. Now that concept is being extended to mixed-use projects, where developers … Continued

Recently, the U.S. Department of Energy released a ground breaking analysis detailing how the United States can benefit from the vast potential of geothermal energy. The analysis culminated in a report, GeoVision: Harnessing the Heat Beneath Our Feet, which summarizes findings showing that geothermal electricity generation could increase more than 26-fold from today—reaching 60 gigawatts … Continued

Combining Census Bureau and Zillow Housing Data Show Rise in Rental Prices and Home Values in Tech-Rich Areas By: Earlene K.P. Dowell You’ve heard of the “Amazon Effect.” Now you can see it. By combining U.S. Census Bureau data and their own housing listings, economists from Zillow, an online real estate search engine, have been … Continued

Budgeting is important when considering homeownership! You, as the owner, will need to be able to cover any sudden house-related expenses that come up in addition to your regular monthly expenses. When creating your new monthly budget, remember to add the following new costs: • Property taxes and special assessments • Home/hazard insurance• Property maintenance• … Continued

Going on vacation and need a place to beat the crowds, enjoy the outdoors and see something unusual or out of the ordinary? These hidden gems in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Wildlife Refuge System will get you off the beaten path. Whether you like beaches, deserts or forests, you may be surprised … Continued