Beyond the pink ribbon: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Every October, pink ribbons show up everywhere, from t-shirts to store windows to social media feeds. Breast Cancer Awareness Month has become a widely recognized tradition, but behind all the pink is a serious message: breast cancer is still one of the most common...
Health and Wellness Village Festival returns to Atlantic City on Saturday, Oct. 4
CareSparc Community Connection’s 11th Annual Sustainable Health and Wellness Village (SHWV) Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, at Oscar E. McClinton Waterfront Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., culminating its three city tour across the state. The SHWV...
COVID is surging again: A personal reminder to protect ourselves
I am writing this while recovering from COVID-19. My daughter and I probably picked it up at a crowded concert last week. At first, I thought it was just a bad cold. My throat was scratchy, I felt tired and I had an annoying cough. Within a day it hit harder, and we...
Beyond the Fountain of Youth: How science is redefining aging
Healthy Living Who hasn’t wished for just a little more energy, sharper focus, or skin that still glows like it used to? For centuries, people have searched for the Fountain of Youth, and while that magic spring remains elusive, modern science is uncovering new ways...
Understanding Medicare
Since we frequently see those nearing retirement get confused about Medicare, I thought it would be a good idea to cover what it is and isn’t. In addition, we are holding a complimentary seminar with a Medicare specialist on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 5:30 p.m. You can...
