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

Your body sweats to cool itself. As it gets warmer, your body must sweat more. As the sweat evaporates, your body gets cooler. If the weather is hot and humid, your sweat cannot evaporate well. So, as the humidity goes up, your body doesn’t cool off as well. This means your internal temperature rises. When … Continued

As Infections Increase Across the State With the New Jersey Department of Health reporting the first flu-related pediatric death since the flu season began in late October and judging this as another high severity season across the state, there’s no better time to understand the scope of the illness and the significance of flu vaccinations, … Continued

Downtown Hightstown and the Hightstown East Windsor Historical Society have announced the launch of the Historic Walking Tour Program. Enjoy a walk back in time as you learn about Hightstown’s rich history and past by visiting important landmarks while on a guided walking tour. Tours are scheduled for May 18th, June 15th, July 27th and … Continued

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), from January 1 to April 26, 2019, 704 individual cases of measles have been confirmed in 22 states, one being New Jersey. This is the greatest number of reported cases in the U.S. since 1994 and since the measles was declared eliminated in 2000. There is no … Continued

Mayor Janice S. Mironov Recognizes East Windsor Senior Center Volunteers, Presenting Certificates of Appreciation for Their Valuable Contributions to the Operations of the Center. The Senior Center volunteers assist with overseeing center office needs, coordinating and operating senior programs and events, and participating in various community programs organized by the Senior Center. East Windsor Encourages … Continued

Plagido’s Winery in Hammonton Wins Best of Show for its Cabernet Franc in Finger Lakes International Wine Competition Garden State Wine Grow- ers Association wineries once again shined in a blind taste test against wines from throughout the country bring- ing home 45 medals in the prestigious Finger Lakes In- ternational Wine Competition including a … Continued

Assistive technology (AT) is any service or tool that helps older adults or persons with disabilities perform activities that might otherwise be difficult or impossible. For older adults, such technology may be a walker to improve mobility or an amplification device to make sounds easier to hear. It could also include a magnifying glass for … Continued

Many senior citizens choose golf as a way to stay in shape. The sport provides seniors with cardiovascular exercise and stretches most parts of the body. Seniors up north have the disadvantage of having to wait out the winter season before getting back out there in the spring. During the winter months, it’s wise for … Continued

By, Les Handler I thought I was middle aged. But I’ve been in possession of an AARP card for eight years now. So maybe that makes me an official senior citizen. I can clearly recall when my parents would tell us all about the good old days. They would tell us that “penny candy” meant … Continued