New protein guidelines: Are you getting enough?
How much protein did you eat today? If you are like many Americans, it may not have been enough, especially under the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which put much more emphasis on protein than previous recommendations. The average American man eats roughly 90...
Planting roots: Raíz Wellness Collective brings affordable yoga to Pleasantville
For Bianca Valentin, opening a yoga studio was never part of the plan. A licensed clinical social worker and licensed clinical drug and alcohol counselor, Valentin has spent more than a decade helping South Jersey residents navigate mental health challenges, substance...
The world’s deadliest animal is in our backyard
Here’s a pop quiz for you: what animal harms or kills more people worldwide than any other? A shark? A snake? Maybe a lion? It’s actually the mosquito. It is hard to believe something so small could cause so much trouble, but mosquitoes are considered the...
Two EHT mosquito samples confirmed for West Nile virus
Mosquito samples collected from two Egg Harbor Township locations on July 15 have each been confirmed for West Nile virus. The samples were collected from the 1400 block of Somers Point-Mays Landing Road and the 100 block of Garnett Lane and confirmed positive on July...
Could weight loss medication also slow down aging?
There’s a good chance you know someone on Ozempic or Wegovy. Maybe it’s a neighbor, a coworker, or even you. These GLP-1 medications have become part of daily life in our country. They are prescribed for weight loss and blood sugar control, but new...
