Jake’s Take Major League Baseball: Which Teams Will Triumph in 2019?

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By Jake Shukan With the cold weather behind us (hopefully), and with the spring months ahead, that can mean only thing to baseball enthusiasts everywhere – opening day! Amer- ica’s national pastime. Offseason News: The Los Angeles Angels extended their star center fielder Mike Trout to a 12-year, $430 million contract extension, the largest contract … Continued

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

Slowed Walking in Seniors May Signal Alzheimer’s Danger

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Seniors who walk more slowly may have higher amounts of a protein linked to Alzheimer’s in their brains, a small, new study suggests. Researchers found a modest association between higher levels of amyloid plaques — dense deposits of a protein known as beta amyloid — and slower walking speeds among older adults. “These results suggest … Continued

ASPIRIN: Men vs. Women, The Myths

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If you are a man aged 45–79, talk with your provider about whether to take aspirin to reduce the chances of a heart attack. Does aspirin also help women prevent heart attacks? Aspirin is NOT useful for preventing heart attacks in women, but it IS USEFUL for preventing strokes. Please see the brochure Talk with … Continued

MONROE TOWNSHIP OFFICE OF SENIOR SERVICES & SENIOR CENTER

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Registering with the Office / Senior Center is free and available to Monroe Township residents, 55 years of age and older. The monthly newsletter, Senior Focus, is distributed around the 15th of the previous month and members are required to pre-register for ALL monthly activities. Please be sure to call the Office at least 24 … Continued

What does homeowner’s insurance cover?

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There are two basic types of homeowner’s insurance that indicate whether your personal property and belongings are covered or not, or whether you’re entitled to liability or loss-of-use coverage or not. These policy-types are called named peril policies (covers only types of disasters that are named in the policy) and open peril policies (covers everything … Continued

Having a healthy home: Why focus on children?

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Everyone needs a healthy home. But there are special reasons to think about children. Children’s bodies are still growing. Their young brains, livers, and other organs are more likely to be harmed by chemicals and other dangers than those of adults. If children get sick, it may be harder for them to get well because … Continued

Keep Your Home Cool This Summer

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Summer can be a rough season for your electric bill. Depending on how much it’s used and how efficient your unit is, central air can cost hundreds of dollars every month. With an outrageous energy bill out of the question, how do you avoid the heat without cranking down the AC? Find tips below. Switch … Continued

How can a QTIP Trust Protect my children?

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Estate Planning for couples in a second or later marriage can be tricky, particularly when one spouse is significantly wealthier than the other. One solution for allowing the well-to-do spouse to maintain control of his or her assets but keep the other spouse happy is the Lifetime QTIP Trust. QTIP refers to “Qualified Terminable Interest … Continued