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A Kitchen That Fits

In Ridgewood, this vital room had cabinets too low and an oven too small for comfortable cooking. But that was before.

Are We All Lonely?

These days people hunger for connection, and their very health could be at stake. Happily, there are ways to beat the epidemic of isolation, but it takes effort.

Advice On Gut Health

Gastrointestinal problems are unpleasant to discuss and even more unpleasant to suffer. Here, a Monmouth doc explains them.

DIETS —And Their Downsides

Want to shed pounds in the New Year? Here are seven popular plans—and a doctor’s view of the pulses and minuses of each.

How To Thrive In '25

For a healthy new year, don’t just ignore that medical issue that’s been worrying you— get it checked out. Here’s the lowdown on a dozen such concerns.

DIETS—And Their Downsides

Want to shed pounds in the New Year? Here are seven popular plans and a doctor’s view of the pluses and minuses of each.

How Sweet It Is

Sugar is tasty, tempting— and potential trouble. A Monmouth dietitian explains when to tell yourself “no.”

Treating You Like Family

For 50 years, Red Bank-based fashion retailer Garmany has thrived on providing a first-class customer experience.

A Team Cooks Up A Kitchen

A Wyckoff couple had many ideas for making their most important room both beautiful and functional. So did a smart designer and other pros.

Where Charity Begins

Bergen is a county of givers, and many of the organizations they support are home-grown.

Advice On Gut Health

Gastrointestinal problems are unpleasant to discuss and even more unpleasant to suffer. Here, a Bergen doc explains them.

How Sweet It Is

Sugar is tasty, tempting—and potential trouble. Two Bergen dietitians explain when to tell yourself “no.”

Upsize With A Smile

When NYC apartment dwellers moved to a Morris township house, a designer helped make it feel less sterile—and more friendly.

Opposites Attract

The husband wanted a contemporary style for their six-bedroom home in New Vernon, the wife a traditional one. It was up to the designer to achieve a beautiful synthesis.

The Grandparent Test

Ideally situated, a Holmdel colonial had all the basics for three-generation family living—if its interior could be transformed.

The Colors Of Joy

To style their Glen Rock home, a retired couple dove into the crayon box—and found a designer who could make it all work.

It Starts With The Floor

Owners of a flooring store, a Ridgewood couple wanted their thoroughly renovated home to make a statement from the ground up.

Full House

Economic and social forces are fueling a trend toward multigenerational living. Here’s how to make it work.

The Power Of The Pull

It’s a potent, versatile workout tool that doesn’t require an app: the resistance band.

The Power Of The Pull

It’s a potent, versatile workout tool that doesn’t require an app: the resistance band.

The Power Of The Pull

It’s a potent, versatile workout tool that doesn’t require an app: the resistance band.

What Makes A School Great?

Our county prides itself on its high-quality public education. That takes tax dollars—and much more besides.