By Pam Teel The Millstone Times is proud to present Alyssa I. Hack as our Student of the Month. Alyssa is in the fourth grade and is a student at the Millstone Elementary School. This active ten year old lives in Perrineville and works hard to keep up her good grades in school. She is … Continued
In recognition of National Stroke Awareness Month during May, CentraState Medical Center is encouraging everyone to recognize the signs of stroke to help save a life. While significant inroads have been made in the prevention and treatment of strokes, the after-effects can still be debilitating or irreversible. In fact, stroke is the fourth- leading cause … Continued
Over one hundred years after its inception, many people still think of 4-H as a program for young people growing up in rural areas. While it is true that 4-H had its roots in agriculture, today’s 4-H Youth Development Program can be found on farms, in the suburbs and even in the inner cities, offering … Continued
Walk through the doors of New Jersey’s world-class museums, and find yourself transported into an arts and cultural mecca of learning and discovery. Explore our acclaimed special exhibitions and enriching programs for children and adults. Newark The Newark Museum is New Jersey’s largest museum, offering outstanding collections, programs and educational resources in its multi-building campus located in … Continued
From Alexander Cartwright to Derek Jeter, some of baseball’s most important figures have ties to the Garden State. Alexander Cartwright is the father of baseball. In 1845, he developed the basic rules of the game as we now know it. On September 23, he organized the Knickerbocker Base Ball Club of New York. The members of the … Continued
By Susan Heckler We may complain and point out all of her faults, but New Jersey is looking pretty good for 350 years old. 1664 is the year today’s state began to be called New Jersey, although in an earlier form. King Charles II of England awarded the Isle of Jersey to his brother James, … Continued
We’ve gathered our 4 favorite apps for new parents to help them with their little bundle of joy 1. My Baby Today (iPhone and Android, free) includes helpful checklists, suggested activities for baby each week, care and feeding advice, answers to “Is this normal?” questions and a photo album, too. 2. Baby Milestones 1st Year (iPhone/iPad, $1.99) provides physical, intellectual, … Continued
If you have flat feet, you are among 20-30% of the population. The foot is an intricate structure containing 26 bones with thirty-three joints, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles and multiple tendons that hold the structure together. Having flat feet can also be called fallen arches. The tendons attach at the heel and foot bones to … Continued
These days it seems that everybody gets a palatal expander. A palatal expander is an appliance against the roof of the mouth that widens (expands) the top jaw (maxilla). It can be fixed, glued in or removable, where the patient can take it in and out. Generally, the removable appliance is used when slow and … Continued
By Susan Heckler Depression can affect anyone at any age. It is not an inevitable part of aging; however, the changes that come in later life can lead to depression. Life events such as retirement, the death of loved ones, increased isolation, or medical problems are more prevalent in senior years. It may impact your energy, … Continued