Vision correction procedure hits a milestone       More than 150 million Americans, or approximately 50 percent of the U.S. population, require eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct common vision problems. For these people,waking up in bed and reaching over to the nightstand for eye glasses is a normal ritual.Life requires good vision, and for m... More ... Chiropractic care eases severe depression       Acase study authored by Alain M.J. Desaulniers credits regular chiropractic care with helping a 46- year-old man overcome his major depression and increase his quality of life. More ... CentraState offers healthy cooking demonstration       CentraState Healthcare System is holding a Healthy Holidays Cooking Demonstration on Nov. 13 from 7-8 p.m. at the Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus, 901 W. Main St., Freehold. More ... Autistic children can benefit from chiropractic care By Dr. Peter Joffe D.C.       Over the past decade, the diagnosis of autism is rising rapidly.The latest statistics show that one in every 150 children has some form of autism.Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects social interaction, communication and imagination. More ... Twinkle, twinkle healthy eyes By Jeff Schnaufer CTW Features       When it comes to eye care, seeing doesn't always mean believing. "People tend to think if they can see OK and they have no pain or redness, all must be fine with their eyes," says Dr. Kerry L.Beebe, chair of the Clinical Care Executive Committee for the American Optometric Association, St. Louis... More ... Not-so-mean girls Movies skim over the benefits kids gain from being a part of a social circle. By Matthew M. F. Miller CTW Features       In the 1970s it was"Carrie"and"American Graffiti."In the 1980s it was any film starring Molly Ringwald and in the 1990s it was"Clueless,""American Pie" and "Mallrats."Today, it's "Mean Girls,""Superbad" and "Napoleon Dynamite. More ... The American Diabetes Association asks, 'Why should you care about diabetes?'       It is the leading cause of kidney disease, blindness, and amputation, yet nearly 25 percent of people who have it don't even know it.This November, during American Diabetes Month, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) is asking "Why should you care about diabetes? More ... Water is a very important ingredient in senior citizens' daily diets       As we age, the balance between our need for water and our thirst for water shifts. In fact, the less water an older person drinks, the less thirsty they become, leaving them open to the risk of dehydration and other complications. More ... Resource guide now available to help New Jerseyans adopt healthier lifestyles       Did you know that only 26 percent of New Jersey residents consume the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables each day and more than 37 percent of adults in the state are overweight? More ... Do you need a reason to visit the dentist regularly? By Dr. Louis Napolitano       'Brush and floss.Avoid too many sugary snacks. See your dentist regularly." How many times have you heard that? Now there are even more reasons to heed that advice.Taking good care of your teeth and gums isn't just about preventing cavities or bad breath. More ... It is important for almost everyone, especially diabetics, to get a flu vaccine By Dr. Maitri Patel       November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. It is important to remind people with diabetes of how crucial a flu shot is for them and their families. Diabetes can make the immune system more vulnerable to severe cases of the flu and pneumonia. Each year, many deaths among people with diabetes ar... More ...