News Around New Jersey

In a recent article discussing the addition of olive oil to a line of drinks at Starbucks, Dr. Ori Rackovsky of Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey said, "Olive oil has been shown to have several health benefits.  This includes high levels of monounsaturated fats, which are healthy, and antioxidants. It has been shown in some cases to reduce blood pressure and triglyceride levels, ...

Political and civic leaders joined together for the first-ever gala fundraiser presented by the Rowan Institute for Public Policy & Citizenship (RIPPAC). And while the event paid tribute to four distinguished leaders in politics and industry, the biggest winners were Rowan University students.

Altogether, the gala raised more than $100,000 for intern scholarships and civic ...

Are you experiencing back pain? You may be surprised to discover that lower back ailments are the result of issues in the posterior! Yes, your gluteus maximus, minimus, or medius is possibly, and quite probably, leading to soreness, aching, and discomfort on your spine.

The Skelton Song in Real Life

As the famous children's song goes, "The hip bone's connected to the ...

Now that we’ve put winter behind us — at least on the calendar — it’s time for us to think about sprucing up our homes, inside and out. But it also may be time to do some financial spring cleaning.

Some of the same ideas involved in tidying up your home can also be used to help put your financial house in order. Here are a few suggestions:

Dust off your investment ...

In the mid-1800s, a group of artists dramatically changed the direction of landscape painting with their images of the wildly untamed Hudson River valley in New York. This group became known as the Hudson River School, although they were neither part of an actual school nor a formal art movement. While European artists of the time were producing more traditional paintings, these artists were ...

As an educational community, we provide as many basic necessities to anyone who is in need as we possibly can. Free lunch programs, food pantries, scholarships, tutoring programs, clothing, and school supplies are just a few of the necessities that school communities may provide.

As educators and ESP, we go the extra step to find resources to help make sure that every student can have the bare ...

There’s still time to attend college classes this spring at Passaic County Community College. PCCC’s 
6-Week term starts March 29 at the Paterson, Wanaque, and Passaic locations. You can still register and enjoy PCCC’s affordable academic excellence, flexible class schedules, and strong support for student ...

Around the world, women take care of other people. It’s a natural human expression of love that can be a source of great joy – and a source of exhaustion and stress over time. Although men are taking on more caregiving for children and family, women still handle the majority of childcare, elder care, and informal care to spouses, parents, in-laws, friends, and neighbors.

So, if ...