By Cassandra Mayall Synthetic cannabinoids (“synthetic marijuana,” “Spice,” “K2”) are various manmade chemicals that some people may use as an alternative to marijuana. These seemingly inno- cent little packages of “fake weed” can cause serious side effects that are very different from those of marijuana. Synthetic cannabinoid products can be toxic. As a result, people … Continued

Submitted By. Drs. Joseph Nappi, DC and Sam Joniz, ND Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that cannot be made by the body therefore it must be attained from the diet. It is a powerful antioxidant which helps prevent oxidative stress, and plays a key role in the formation of collagen. When administered by intravenous … Continued

Nichole Chobin, East Windsor, NJ resident and nationally recognized MS patient, advocate and speaker, will attend a legislative day in DC. Nichole is a fighter and on a mission to spread awareness and help others. Diagnosed in 2006, Nichole works to continue and maintain a daily life of normalcy due to this life-altering disease. She … Continued

Perched on a rock above a gushing waterfall, this historic house was built for a Pittsburgh family by architect Frank Lloyd Wright in the 1930s, ingeniously designed to blend harmoniously into the tranquil and beautiful woods around it. Wright is regarded as one of American architecture’s most influential figures. During his de- cades-long career as … Continued

Dogs have an excellent sense of smell, so much better than our human noses. Dogs have 25 times more smell receptors than humans, boosting their smelling ability by 100,000 times. It is a true fact that that a dog’s olfactory abilities are so great that he can potentially sniff out cancer in humans. The brain … Continued

By Stephanie Maglio Here are some helpful tips that will keep kids safe and help both your family and your new pet adjust: Take your pet for a checkup as soon as possible. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, a breeder, shelter, or pet store should allow you to have an animal examined and … Continued

By Lauren Kolacki Saving for retirement is a big financial goal. If you are just getting started or looking for ways to increase your retirement saving, you can now put more into your retirement savings. The IRS raised contribution limits for 401(k), 403(b), most 457 plans and the federal Thrift Savings Plan from $18,500 to … Continued

Financial well-being is hard to capture in a single number. A great credit score, for example, means that you can borrow money cheaply, but it doesn’t guarantee that your debt will be manageable. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, after rigorous research, developed a scale to measure well-being that considers financial distress, financial security and the … Continued

By John Bazzurro The first step in a New Jersey residential real estate transaction is the signing of the contract. When a realtor is involved, a buyer may sign the contract prepared by the realtor and then immediately have it sent to their attorney for review. Both attorneys will then discuss the terms of the … Continued

Replacing chickpea pasta for regular pasta in any Italian household is a feat in itself because after you add the sauce, (some say gravy), Italian spices, meatballs, and let’s not forget the Parmesan cheese on top, you‘ve pretty much reached euphoria. Put aside the calories and the fact that you can’t eat anything afterwards for … Continued