When a pregnant mother or her baby is in danger, surgical intervention in the form of a Cesarean section (C-section) can be a lifesaver. but far too many C- sections are performed in this country. that’s why Monmouth medical Center is leading the way in cutting the number of these operations.
Something’s brewing at Basil T’s in Red Bank (732-842-5990, www.basilt.com), which serves up six handcrafted ales direct from its glass-enclosed brewery.
Don Draper and the rest of TV’s Mad Men would feel right at home at Corazza in Asbury Park (732-361-3179, www.corazzamodern.com), a mecca for classic mid-century furniture and accessories.
If you decided today to eat one omelet daily from Amy’s Omelette House in Long Branch (732-222-1206, www.youramys.com), you should make it through the menu by next Easter. Add another month if you’d like to tackle the pancakes too.
A National study of 11 life-threatening conditions shows that patients fare better in the top hospital's emergency rooms- such as Monmouth Medical Center's
When Barbara Marcus of Old Bridge was diagnosed last fall with fibroids and a prolapsed—or dropped—uterus, bladder and rectum, her gynecologist wanted to perform major abdominal surgery to correct the condition. But she wasn’t ready.
Chico’s House of Jazz recently opened in Asbury Park (732-774-5299, www.chicoshouseofjazz.com). The Jersey Shore club promotes original music instead of cover bands. "Plus, this place has a great atmosphere."
Robert Peppard likes to call the experience at his Combat Sports Laser Tag Park in Englishtown (866-926-6228, www.outdoorlasertag.com) “exer-tainment.”
“Laser tag combines exercise with playing your favorite video game,” he says.
In the Middle Ages, the Arab surgeon and medical writer Albucasis recommended one of two treatments for severe headaches: applying a hot iron to the site of the pain or inserting a piece of garlic into an incision on the temple. Thankfully, today's treatments are a lot easier to take-and a great deal more effective.
“Down the shore”— it’s one of those distinctly Jersey phrases, and for most of us it evokes a pleasure-seeking trek south to one of the state’s myriad beach towns.
“It contains indoor and outdoor pools, a koi pond, a greenhouse and expansive views of an adjacent golf course, but what I enjoy most are the mature plants and trees."
Hundreds of prostate cancer survivors congregated at the Meadowlands Sheraton in East Rutherford on November 7 to thank the surgeons who made their survival a reality.
