According to a 2018 study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), over 14.4 million Americans have an alcohol use disorder. Of those, 10.6 million were ages 26 or older, but 3.4 million were between the ages of 18 and 25. While there have been reductions in youths ages 12-17 who initiated … Continued

By Ankur Desai, MD With a new year in full swing, it is often a perfect time for introspection on our lives, and we find ourselves motivated to make significant changes with the goal of making ourselves better, more successful people. These changes can vary widely, from changing our image physically, to thinking about how … Continued

For many around the globe, Christmas is “the most wonderful time of the year,” filled with presents, festivities, jingle bells and reindeer. While not typically associated with sports, there is one major American professional sports league that has matchups an- nually on Christmas Day. The National Basketball Association has a long-standing tradition of holding marquee … Continued

By Pam Teel Come on now, you all know one or two of them. They could be your friend, a sibling, an in-law, or even a neighbor. They are the ones who usually have the unruly demanding child who wants it their way or no way at all. Their parents, rather than disciplining them the … Continued

DOWNPAYMENTS You will need to make an investment in your new home, called a down payment, in order to obtain a mortgage. A down payment is the amount of money you spend upfront on a home purchase and is collected at the time of closing. This amount will determine the type and amount of mortgage … Continued

Are you a photo buff? Do you love taking pictures everywhere you go? Perhaps you have a favorite one that you would like to share? We want your pictures for our photo of the month section. You can send photos to the following email: crescent671@gmail.com Include your name and a description of the photo. If … Continued

By the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County While the dangers of childhood obesity are well chronicled, many families need support changing their families’ habits with the goal of overweight and obese children obtaining and maintaining a healthy weight. That’s why the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County — a leading community-based organization dedicated to improving health—wants … Continued

By Jordan Tinitigan There are two types of people in this world. There are the optimists, who see the glass half full, and the pessimists, who see the glass half empty. Most people try to be an optimist, even though they feel like they carry the weight of the world on their shoulders. Sometimes it … Continued

By Linda Mundie How can you start living with more gratitude? First, make it a point to be more aware of what you have. Take an inventory of even the smallest things in your life that you are grateful for. Think of something you might take for granted—the dinner on your plate every night, a … Continued

Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication enables vehicles to wirelessly exchange information about their speed, location, and heading. The technology behind V2V communication allows vehicles to broadcast and receive omni-directional messages (up tp 10 times per speed), creating a 360-degree “awareness” of other vehicles in proximity. Vehicles equipped with appropriate software (or safety applications) can use the messages … Continued