By Pam Teel Four years ago, Cheryl Krajewski had an idea. She loved motorcycles and thought it would be fun to start a group of lady bike riders, aptly named the NJ Lady Riders. To Cheryl, the sisterhood they have created over the miles they have ridden is priceless. The camaderie of females is likely … Continued

The sun is out, the beach is open, and everyone is in the car racing off to somewhere to enjoy. Bringing attention to the need for New Jersey drivers and their passengers to buckle up has been a major part of the Motor Vehicle Commission’s (MVC) efforts to increase safety on highways and local roads. … Continued

Dr. Brian Keegan of Windsor Dermatology, which is home of the Psoriasis & Eczema Treatment Centers of Central New Jersey, is going the extra mile this summer to spread awareness for psoriatic disease. He is teaming with the National Psoriasis Foundation in the Team NPF Cycle campaign. Dr. Keegan will be taking time away from … Continued

Alcohol and tobacco are major risk factors for cancers of the head and neck. All tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco, snuff, or a type of chewing tobacco called betel quid) are linked to head and neck cancer (except for salivary gland cancers). Drinking any type of alcohol, such as … Continued

If you’ve been to the Jersey Shore, you probably know that sun isn’t hard to come by! Even if you’re not trying to get a tan, you’ll most likely end up with a freckled nose by the time you leave. The reason for this is be- cause water, and especially salt water, attracts the sun. … Continued

By Lauren Kolacki The NYU Medical Center defines a passive-aggressive individual as someone who “may appear to comply or act appropriately, but actually behaves negatively and passively resists.” Chances are we’ve all dealt with, or been, a passive aggressive person once or twice. This is the type of person who claims they aren’t mad when … Continued

Have you heard about the latest fad that has been taken Instagram and the world by storm? You’re hearing it right Baby, goat yoga, also known as caprine vinyasa. A caprine vinyasa session is meant to be a relaxed form of yoga, consisting of various asanas (poses) primarily at beginner level and intended to be … Continued

Physical fitness tops the list of benefits that come with riding your bike, as research links improved cardiovascular health to biking. Regular cycling also can help protect you from serious diseases such as obesity, cancer, heart disease, diabetes and arthritis. Cycling is low impact on your joints and gives you a well-rounded muscle workout. It … Continued

By Mia Ingui Sun’s out, guns out! The best way to ensure that you’ll be looking spectacular riding the waves this summer is to hit the gym and target the areas that are key for overall fitness. Here are some effective exercises for men. Chest: Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Bench Press Do this: Lie on a flat … Continued

By, Fiola Sowemimo, MD Several health disparities exist between African Americans and white Americans. Doctors are seeing diseases that you’d expect to see in older patients—heart disease, diabetes, stroke—in relatively young African Americans. While genetics may play a role in certain instances, socioeconomic factors have a significant impact on how African Americans are able to … Continued