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The Worst Kid's Meals

Liz Jeressi — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:30:12 +0000

Whether you’re heading out on vacation and will be dining out, or just need a break from cooking, you might want to know what’s in some of those restaurant Kid’s Meal’s. According to www.Minitime.com, here are the five worst kids meals: 1. Denny’s Inside Out Grilled Cheese with French Fries. It packs 970 calories and 59 grams of [...]

You Can't Spell Menopause Without Men

Lou Russo — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:15:10 +0000

Men get blamed for many things and now one study says you can add menopause to the list. Apparently, according to the study reported at yahoo.com, you can throw some blame at the younger woman too. It seems that because in recent evolution history, men have been gravitating toward younger woman, therefore decreasing the odds of older women [...]

Tooth Tip Tuesday! [SPONSORED]

Liz Jeressi — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:49:41 +0000

Some GREAT advice for you about your kids and their teeth! Start your children early! You may think you know this, but do you know exactly how early to start taking your baby to a dentist? Even with the great strides decay prevention has taken, one in four young children develops signs of tooth decay [...]

Do You Rub Your Hands Together Under the Public Bathroom Hand Dryer?

Liz Jeressi — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:18:49 +0000

Better think twice about doing that…it could be the worst thing for you! TWELVE studies have been conducted and compiled that show the best and worst ways to clean your hands in a public restroom…and the results are quite interesting. Although they might not be the most environmentally friendly way to go, PAPER TOWELS are the most [...]

American Cancer Society Cancer Ball 2013 A Huge Success

Lou Russo — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:31:03 +0000

The American Cancer Society Cancer Ball 2013, held at the beautiful Hall estate in Rumson was a phenomenal success. The glamorous evening was a combination of fun and touching moments as caring people from all over the tri state made generous donations to help battle the deadly disease. I was honored when I was asked to [...]

Ocean Medical Center Set For Sunday's 5K Run and Walk

Lou Russo — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:57:22 +0000

The first race in the Meridian Heart and Sole Cup takes place this Sunday June 9th at Ocean Medical Center on Jack Martin Blvd. in Brick. It’s a day that promises to be fun for the whole family. There is an advance check in for the race in the hospital lobby today from 4:00 to 5:30pm. On [...]

Surprising Ways to Take Care of Your Heart

Liz Jeressi — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:50:52 +0000

Exercise LESS? Here is some interesting advice from cardiologists: You try to eat right, work out, even medidate when you can…so you shouldn’t have to worry about your heart, right? Wrong! Believe it or not, even so-called ‘healthy’ choices can actually wreak havoc on your heart! Follow these tips that cardiologists give THEIR friends: 1. Go Easy [...]

Childhood Leukemia Foundation Shares Story Of Hope

Lou Russo — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:08:31 +0000

When I saw the photo on the Childhood Leukemia Foundation Facebook page, it brought a tear to my eye. In a world full of drama and horrific headlines, here was a story about hope. Brynn was only 22 months old when she was diagnosed with leukemia. After 4 rounds of chemotherapy, her family is reporting that she [...]

Study Says Sunscreen Could Help Your Skin From Aging

Lou Russo — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:40:31 +0000

As you enjoy the summer days of sunshine upon us here at the Jersey Shore, make sure you remember your sunblock if you want your skin to look young.. Dermatologists have believed it would prevent wrinkling and now a study has shown that to be true. According to the study, reported in USA Today, one [...]

American Cancer Society Cancer Ball Event Fast Approaching

Lou Russo — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:35:46 +0000

The American Cancer Society Cancer Ball is right around the corner, and promises to be one of the top events of the year. I am very proud to be part of the event again this year. We were visited on the morning show today by John Rogicki who is extremely involved with the Kurr Foundation, [...]

The Pollen Attack Has Come Before The Cicada Invasion

Lou Russo — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:56:57 +0000

As we were all being distracted by the impending invasion of the cicada, we were struck by the attack of the pollen. The Jersey Shore is turning into a science fiction movie. I was working in the yard yesterday and the amount of pollen was unbelievable. It was like it had snowed, but it wasn’t [...]

Hard To Believe But Men Exercise More Than Women

Lou Russo — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:29:05 +0000

This study in The Telegraph really surprised me. Turns out men exercise more than women. As a matter of fact, men do 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise a day as compared to only 18 minutes for women.

Does Anybody On the Jersey Shore Get Enough Sleep?

Lou Russo — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:34:56 +0000

I woke up this morning after four and a half hours sleep and thought I was tired. Then Liz walked in and said she only got one hour of sleep. Time to get through another day with a serious lack of sleep. And a potentially cranky co-worker. We are certainly not alone. I can’t remember the last [...]

Angelina Jolie Announcement Gets Conversation Started On Jersey Shore

Lou Russo — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:12:52 +0000

Liz and I were talking about how Angelina Jolie’s announcement about her double mastectomy would certainly get an important conversation started for many women worldwide. That conversation got started on the morning show today, when Dr. Debra Camal, Medical Director at Meridian Cancer Care joined us to talk about what Angelina’s announcement meant for women [...]

Girl Scouts Want Your Help During "Do It For Your Daughter" Campaign

Lou Russo — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:01:49 +0000

Junior Girl Scout Troop 1701′s ”Do It For Your Daughter” Campaign is looking for 1000 signatures from moms promising to get a mammogram. The campaign has gotten the girls national attention, including a visit to Good Day New York. I met the girls last weekend as they prepared to go onstage at the Algonquin Theater in Manasquan to [...]

Monmouth County Pancreatic Cancer Walk Set For May 19th At Monmouth University

Lou Russo — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:34:11 +0000

Nicole Tuscano joined us on the show this morning to talk about this year’s Monmouth County Pancreatic Cancer Walk, which will take place at Monmouth University on Sunday May 19th. The walk was started in memory of Nicole’s mom Cleo who passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2008. The first walk was held in 2010 at the Manasquan [...]

Giuliana And Bill Rancic – Good People Doing Great Work

Lou Russo — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:49:37 +0000

When I was asked to join Giuliana and Bill Rancic on stage for a show called “Little Things”, part of Meridian Health’s “Paint The Town Pink” initiative to remind women to get their annual mammogram, I was glad to do it. I had interviewed Bill on the phone last week but had never met him ,or Giuliana, until just [...]

Bill And Giuliana Rancic Share Their Story For Meridian's Paint The Town Pink

Lou Russo — Fri, 03 May 2013 10:24:44 +0000

Tomorrow night I will be at the Algonquin Arts Theater in Manasquan to spend some time with Bill and Giuliana Rancic during a show thet will feature the couple sharing their personal story and to remind everyone to get an annual mammography. It’s all part of of Meridian Health’s “Paint The Town Pink” initiative. The show [...]

Foods That Fight Belly Bloat

Liz Jeressi — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:05:39 +0000

Trying to get your stomach a little flatter in time for swimsuit season? Try these six foods! Check out these tips from Fitness Magazine: 1. Water with lemon. Resist the urge to drop the water when you’re bloated. This is the time you SHOULD be pushing fluids through your system. And lemons can help reduce [...]

Guiliana And Bill Rancic Help Paint The Town Pink

Lou Russo — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:24:07 +0000

Guiliana and Bill Rancic will headline an event called “Little Things” at the Algonquin Arts Theater in Manasquan this Saturday night to help Meridian Health “Paint the Town Pink”, a campaign to help get the word out about the importance of getting a mammogram. The coulpe credit a mammogram with saving Guiliana’s life and [...]