Holistic health services available in the Freehold area       Energy Balance Laser Therapy and Massage and Lifeprint Counseling, located at 55 Schanck Road,A-20, Freehold, join in offering holistic services, including laser therapy for pain, smoking cessation, stress and anxiety relief, counseling, massage and various therapies. More ... Families caring for veterans get new help through a new assistance program       Thanks to a new program, families struggling to care for veterans may now qualify for help paying for inhome care for their loved ones.With more than 23.5 million veterans, this program will benefit tens of thousands of people and give peace of mind to families of veterans across the country. More ... Holiday shopping tips when shopping for toddlers and preschoolers       The chaotic holiday shopping season seems to approach sooner each year, and while visions of toy recalls dance in their head, consumers shopping for young children will be on their toes this season.While safety should be a big concern, toy shoppers should keep other things in mind as well, say ear... More ... Research identifies fatty fish oil's many health benefits       It's no fish story that those who include seafood as a staple in their diet benefit from the ingestion of high levels of omega-3 fatty acids — known to reduce the risks for heart-related diseases, age-related cognitive decline, abnormal brain development and functioning, even obesity and moo... More ... Is the economic stress taking a toll on your health? By Dr. Peter Joffe D.C.       It can be very stressful to turn on theTV today.Every day we can see how volatile the stock market has become.Many people from our area are being directly affected by the downturn in the economy.Many of us are suffering from stress-related symptoms that can have serious effects on our health if no... More ... Ten solutions for guiltless holiday eating       For most Americans, the winter holidays without turkey is like the Fourth of July without fireworks. That's why it's important not to deprive yourself during holiday meals.The holidays are full of temptations and an occasional treat is fine as long as you make sure to keep short- and long-term hea... More ... Gentle Healing Wellness Spa to hold open house event on Dec. 6       Gentle Healing Wellness Spa in Cranbury will be having an open house event on Saturday,Dec.6 from noon to 4 p.m. for the potential student, the health conscious, and everyone in between. The open house will celebrate all of the changes that have occurred at the spa, the new educational center, an... More ... The hourglass is half full: women's views on aging       When a recent survey asked women how they felt about aging, a significant number said that the best was yet to come. In the new WomenTalk annual survey by the National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC), more than one-third (37 percent) of women reported being positive about life as they age. More ... SIDS experts urge parents to follow established guidelines of the AAP       Arecent study on the use of fans in infants' bedrooms as a factor in reducing the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, is the hot issue on this week's parenting and health care Web sites. However, researchers caution that using fans is only one possible factor contributing to the pr... More ...