Two major health bills authored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) were attached to an end-of-year, must-pass spending package became a law. The first bill—the TICK Act—creates a “new whole-of-government national strategy to combat Lyme” and other tick borne diseases. It authorizes $150 million in federal funding for Centers of Excellence and important Lyme initiatives at … Continued

Why your posture matters and how to fix it Are you craning your head forward or slumped in your chair as you read this? If so, you may be doing your body harm. Sitting in a slumped position doesn’t just look sloppy. It reduces your lung capacity and can lead to high blood pressure, digestive … Continued

At some point during chemotherapy, you may feel: Frustrated Helpless Lonely Anxious Depressed Afraid Angry It is normal to have a wide range of feelings while going through chemo- therapy. After all, living with cancer and going through treatment can be stressful. You may also feel fatigue, which can make it harder to cope with … Continued

By Pam Teel It’s obvious; New Years is a beginning, a start of something new. We almost all internally pledge that we’re going to do or change something at the start of the New Year. New Year’s resolutions are tradition. The thought of making a promise to one’s self has been around since Babylonian days. … Continued

“Camden was originally an accident, but I shall never be sorry I was left over in Camden, it has brought me blessed returns.” -Walt Whitman Step back in time to the humble dwelling of the “Good Gray Poet,” Walt Whitman. Constructed in 1848, this modest wooden-framed structure built in Greek-revival style was the only home … Continued

Drivers may soon be able to show electronic proof of registration under a bill (A5752) sponsored by Assemblyman Ron Dancer and passed by the Assembly today. “We are living in a digital age, so it makes sense that we lessen the stress of finding a paper document and allow drivers to show proof of registration … Continued

Leaving a child unattended in a vehicle with the keys in the ignition is never safe. Unattended children can accidentally cause the vehicle to roll or even drive away, especially if the engine is running. Children can get bored during car trips and may play with the seat belt sometimes pulling the seat belt all … Continued

By Pam Teel In 1968, the Japanese chemical company Toagosei began selling a fast bonding glue called Aron Alpha. The chemical name was cyanoacrylate. An executive playing with the product was shocked at how fast the glue stuck as he almost fused his fingers together causing him to shoutout, “This is one crazy glue.” The … Continued

USDA recommends using cooked leftovers within 3 to 4 days. Refrigeration slows but does not stop bacterial growth. There are two completely different families of bacteria: pathogenic bacteria, the kind that cause foodborne illness, and spoilage bacteria, the kind of bacteria that cause foods to deteriorate and develop unpleasant odors, tastes, and textures. Spoilage bacteria … Continued

By Jordan Tinitgan Steaming works by boiling water, letting the water create steam, and letting the steam heat nearby food. The food is not in contact with the boiling water, but the steam directly hits it. This method gives food a very moist texture. Before actually steaming the food, make sure you season it very … Continued