Fifteen 4-H horse club members represented Monmouth County at the New Jersey State 4-H Championship Horse Show, on Aug. 23-25 at the Horse Park of New Jersey, in Allentown. “The Monmouth County 4-H horse club members have a tradition of demonstrating wonderful horsemanship and passion for their mounts at the three-day State competition,” said Freeholder … Continued

By Pam Teel The last words of those leaving this world have always fascinated people. When famous people die, their last words often go down in history as pearls of wisdom or funny one liners. Ever thought what you’d want your last words to be? Here’s a selection of some of the most famous last … 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, Lauren Kolacki Once a month women experience their hormone levels drop and the thickened lining of their uterus shedding from their body. This is accompanied by mood swings, chocolate cravings and intense pressure in their abdomen. Life must go on, despite your lack of ambition, so it is easiest to pop a couple of … Continued

The Assembly approved in mid-June legislation prohibiting prescription plans from charging copays in excess of the cash price of medications. Assemblyman Ron Dancer sponsors the bill (S2690/A3993/A2214) to reduce the price consumers pay for their prescription drugs. It passed the Senate in February and moves to Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk for review. Pharmacy benefit managers, … Continued

If you’ve been to the Jersey Shore, you probably know that sun isn’t hard to come by! Even if you’re not trying to get a tan, you’ll most likely end up with a freckled nose by the time you leave. The reason for this is because water, and especially salt water, attracts the sun. Also … Continued

A: Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy also referred to as PRP Therapy, is a progressive non-surgical treatment to treat a variety of conditions including arthritis, ten- don injuries, and ligament injuries. PRP is part of a group of state-of-the-art treatments collectively referred to as Regenerative Medicine. PRP treats an injured area naturally using your body’s own … Continued

Minimally invasive technique also enables treatment for previously inoperable brain bleeds Patients suffering from subdural hematomas – the type of brain bleed most often caused by head injuries – have traditionally had two options: brain surgery or finding a way to manage the symptoms, which can include dizziness, nausea, seizures and more. Now, Dr. Kyle … Continued

Has your weight loss journey extended for years leading to frustration with only meager results, or has your effort to lose weight only achieved temporary results? If so, the HCG Diet Program at Nutritional Infusions may be the perfect fit for you. HCG (human chorionic gonadotrophin) is a naturally occurring hormone present in both men … Continued

By Jyothi Rangadhama, MD Menopause is much more than just the cessation of periods. Much like the changes men experience during the aging process when testosterone levels dip, fluctuating hormones bring challenging physical and emotional changes for women. Men can help their partners get through this time of transition by asking questions, being supportive, and … Continued