The Birth of the “She Shed”

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By, Pam Teel Ok, I guess it’s only fair that us women have our own lit- tle niche to get away to, being that the men in this world have pretty much taken over our basements replicating their own ideas of what their bachelor pads would have looked like. First, they definitely would have to … Continued

Gift Ideas for Your New Teen Driver

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Your teen just passed their driving examination and while you may be sweating in the corner full of panic and worry, your teen on the is ready to hit the road. But before they leave the driveway, you may want to stock their car with some practical car accessories and safety gadgets. One of the … Continued

Does marijuana use affect driving?

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Marijuana significantly impairs judgment, mo- tor coordination, and reaction time, and studies have found a direct relationship between blood THC concentration and impaired driving ability. 7–9 Marijuana is the illicit drug most frequently found in the blood of drivers who have been involved in vehicle crashes, including fatal ones. 10 Two large European studies found … Continued

Women Bikers Unite

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By Pam Teel Four years ago, Cheryl Krajewski had an idea. She loved motorcycles and thought it would be fun to start a group of lady bike riders, aptly named the NJ Lady Riders. To Cheryl, the sisterhood they have created over the miles they have ridden is priceless. The camaderie of females is likely … Continued

Buckle Those Seat Belts

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The sun is out, the beach is open, and everyone is in the car racing off to somewhere to enjoy. Bringing attention to the need for New Jersey drivers and their passengers to buckle up has been a major part of the Motor Vehicle Commission’s (MVC) efforts to increase safety on highways and local roads. … Continued

Local Dermatologist Rides Towards A Cure for Psoriasis

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Dr. Brian Keegan of Windsor Dermatology, which is home of the Psoriasis & Eczema Treatment Centers of Central New Jersey, is going the extra mile this summer to spread awareness for psoriatic disease. He is teaming with the National Psoriasis Foundation in the Team NPF Cycle campaign. Dr. Keegan will be taking time away from … Continued

What Causes Head and Neck Cancers?

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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

Skin safety at the beach

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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 be- cause water, and especially salt water, attracts the sun. … Continued

Passive Aggressive

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By Lauren Kolacki The NYU Medical Center defines a passive-aggressive individual as someone who “may appear to comply or act appropriately, but actually behaves negatively and passively resists.” Chances are we’ve all dealt with, or been, a passive aggressive person once or twice. This is the type of person who claims they aren’t mad when … Continued