Keep children safe around the pool this summer       When it comes to pools, kids generally love to dive right in. While parents enjoy the smiles on kids' faces as they laugh and lap it up in the backyard pool, it's important for parents to emphasize safety when kids are around the pool.To do just that, consider the following tips, courtesy of the A... More ... The big cover-up: Sun protection goes beyond sunscreen       It's hard to imagine that the sun can simultaneously be so important and so detrimental to life as we know it.The sun provides warmth and life for all living organisms. It is also one of the single most effective ways to help the human body synthesize vitamin D, an essential component of bone heal... More ... Senior care expert says intergenerational living presents special challenges       It's happening in the White House and in homes throughout our area. When President Obama's mother-inlaw, Marian Robinson, settled in with her family in Washington earlier this year, they became part of a growing national trend. More ... Continue vigilant protection against summer sun By Jarrod P. Kaufman, M.D., F.A.C.S.       There are still many hot and sunny days remaining this summer. Continuing to be vigilant about protecting yourself from the sun is well worth the effort.Skin cancer is on the rise,and 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers are associated with excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from t... More ... Local doctors offer free unlimited wellness coaching to patients       Dr. Larry Arbeitman and Dr. Jason Weniger, doctors in private practice in Marlboro, are part of a new movement of wellness professionals, committed to putting the "health" and the"care"back into our healthcare system. More ... A heart warning story America's deadliest illness is also one of it's most preventable; here's how to take charge of your cardiovascular health today By Dawn Klingensmith CTW Features       Barbara Hunt and Carolyn Reuther live a thousand miles apart and have never met, but in 2007 and 2008, respectively, they received the same devastating news with similar reactions. Told they had heart disease, these otherwise healthy women were stunned almost to the point of disbelief. More ... Study shows most parents who undergo genetic testing alert their children of results       If you undergo genetic testing, would you share the results with your children? New research by a group that includes an investigator at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) indicates a majority would. More ... Affiliated Foot & Ankle Center goes green       It is not just feet they are looking to save, but the Earth and the future are at the top of their list as well.With the reality of our future in jeopardy by threats such as global warming, pollution and the depletion of our natural resources,Affiliated Foot & Ankle Center, LLP, Howell, is launchi... More ...