An entire industry has evolved to help us avoid the sun and the harm it can do to our health. Sunscreen, sunblock, special clothing, eye wear and hats have been researched and designed so our bodies are not exposed to the sun’s rays. These products are marketed to us and pray upon our fears, with … Continued
Using hand gestures may help children learn mathematics better, according to a recent study. Researchers at the University of Chicago led by Miriam A. Novack, taught 90 school children how to solve a basic equation, and then assigned them to three experimental groups. One group used magnetic number tiles to solve the problem, while another … Continued
By Pam Teel Jolene Hart graduated from Allentown High School in 1999. From there she attended Bucknell University where she majored in English and Spanish. Hart enjoyed writing for the school newspaper and interning at a publishing house in London where she contributed her articles to several magazines. She credits her love for writing as … Continued
Congratulations, you have survived the ‘Winter from Hell.’ The trees are budding and the first signs of spring have sprung. It seems a long way away, but we need to start thinking about summer and the hot weather. Heat Awareness Day is May 23, 2014. Anyone who is exposed to extreme heat or hot environments … Continued
For Parents: It is a competitive market when it comes to getting and keeping a good sitter these days. You’ll need to make your home a comfortable place for them to be. Pay Rate: In Central New Jersey, the starting rate for a babysitter is $10.50 an hour, and it goes up from there. Obviously, the … Continued
By Susan Heckler New Jersey will be the host for this year’s Special Olympics USA Games. From June 14-21, nearly 3,500 athletes will compete in 16 Olympic-style team and individual sports. According to their website, “The Special Olympics USA Games will celebrate the Special Olympics movement, promote the ideals of acceptance and inclusion through sport … Continued
There is so much information floating around about digestive wellness that deciphering it all can make you sick to your stomach. Back in ‘the day,’ you ate what you ate and suffered the consequences. We knew little about the connection between the food we ate and how we feel, physically and emotionally. Many people are … Continued
Their bodies may be smaller, but that doesn’t mean they can skimp on drinking water. In fact, it’s more important than ever, experts say, to make sure children are properly hydrated.“The standard recommendations are for children to get six to eight glasses of water per day,” says Dr. Melina Jampolis, CNNHealth’s Diet and Fitness expert. “Mild … Continued
By Pam Teel You’ve probably seen the advertising on TV, especially right before Christmas when the networks are full of infomercials advertising cheap affordable products that can probably work well when you need a quick gift for someone and you don’t know what to get. A lot of times, it’s well advised to not waste … Continued
Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that mostly affects older men. After skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. Many men have questions about prostate cancer screening (testing). Even though prostate cancer is common, screening for it isn’t recommended. The information below can help you start a conversation about prostate … Continued