What are they? What are their effects? By Cassandra Mayall Synthetic cannabinoids (“synthetic marijuana,” “Spice,” “K2”) are various manmade chemicals that some people may use as an alternative to marijuana. These seemingly innocent little packages of “fake weed” can cause serious side effects that are very different from those of marijuana. Synthetic cannabinoid products can … Continued

This is a quiz for those who grew up in the 60’s. See if you can jog your memory. Some are trivia, some are catchphrases made famous by TV personalities. Don’t cheat. Go through the test first, then see how well you did with the answers below. OK Seniors- see how many you can get … Continued

By Pam Teel Millie Gonzalez was born with Spina Bifida, a developmental disability affecting more than 166,000 people in the U.S. Judges crowned her Ms. Wheelchair NJ of 2019 after an afternoon of interviews and a platform speech on November 4th, 2018 at the Make a Wish Foundation, NJ. Ms. Wheelchair is a competition based … Continued

By, Lauren Kolacki When it comes to us there are multiple steps we can take in order to improve our well-being. Some are easier, like slightly increasing our water intake or meditating for five minutes every day. While others are more difficult, like getting ourselves up and to the gym on a cold rainy day. … Continued

How ‘S.E.E.I.N.G.TM’ saved an active and otherwise healthy executive’s life “Don’t be dramatic.” That’s what a prominent, retired Florida executive told her husband when he said he was going to take her to the Emergency Room for her migraine. Accustomed to high-pressure life in the C-suite and the hectic pace of managing Board commitments post … Continued

Yoga is an ancient practice for mental and spiritual healing. It is widely recognized to decrease stress, benefit internal health and improve flexibility. You’ve probably heard about yoga improving digestion and releasing toxins, but did you know that practicing yoga also benefits skin? There are actually different yoga poses that help with common skin problems … Continued

By Paul Nebb What’s the most common password? You guessed it… “password.” Obviously this is not the best way to protect yourself against hackers and online thieves. But even if you don’t use the word “password,” you might be using an equally easy password to decipher. We suggest you DON’T use the following passwords for … Continued

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

By Lauren Kolacki Abraham Harold Maslow was one of the most influential American psychologists of the twentieth century. He con- structed a motivational theory that proposed the idea that healthful human beings have distinct needs that need to be met in order to reach a level of self-fulfillment. Maslow called this theory the Hierarchy of … Continued

Apparently, species of deer around the country are contracting some sort of condi- tion being called “Zombie Deer Disease” by various media outlets, which causes them to behave sort of like zombies. The CDC, Center for Disease Control and Protection says that this is called CWD (Chronic Wasting Disease). CWD is a pro- gressive, fatal … Continued