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Health Matters – Hackettstown Medical Center
Can vitamin D effectively treat colorectal cancer that has spread in the body? The answer is, we don’t know, but preliminary research has shown some promise. Atlantic Health System is part of a nationwide phase 3 study on vitamin D’s impact in treating patients with stage 4 colorectal cancer. It will involve more than 1,000 patients enrolled through the spring of 2022. Participants receive the chemotherapy combination FOLFOX, a standard treatment of care, with either a standard dose of vitamin D or a high dose of the vitamin. A ...
Retire Ready with Rich
Americans give freely to support the causes they value, from churches, education and the arts to medical research. Fortunately, current tax laws encourage and even reward philanthropy. Beyond the basic tax deductions for charitable giving, setting up one or both of the following types of trusts could provide financial advantages in addition to the personal satisfaction that comes from giving. Charitable Remainder Trust When money, securities, property, or other assets are placed in a properly structured charitable remainder ...
Roxbury Guest Column
Go Jump in a New Jersey Lake… The weather is getting warmer, and we are all thinking about outdoor activities and planning outings with friends and family. But when we get to the lake, we find a sign saying the beach is closed for swimming due to a harmful algal bloom, or HAB as they are now commonly known. Looking at the green water, we understand that something isn’t right, but what? HABs are caused by the rampant growth, or “bloom,” of cyanobacteria in waters that are warm, exposed to plenty of sunlight, ...
Senior Matters by Home Instead of Morris County
At first, 82-year-old Steve was alarmed by the message he discovered on his voice mail. “The caller said the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) was filing a lawsuit against me. I called the number back and they asked for my account number. I said they never gave me one so the man asked for my Social Security number, and I said I would never give that over the phone. He hung up on me. So, I called back again and this time he answered Internal Revenue Service and I said, ‘Wow, you’re getting more professional this time.’ I ...
Tile Tips by Standard Tile of Roxbury
When it comes to home renovation, many trends have a fairly short shelf life. Eventually what was once popular begins to fade and make way for the newest designs and subway tile colors. kitchen, and bathroom subway tile patterns, however, do not fall victim to that cycle. Its popularity stays constant and the tile itself remains timeless. Ubiquitous, classic and easy to work with, colored subway tiles provide a wealth of decorative and design options for any space residential or commercial. What is Subway Tile? The term subway tile ...
