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CDPHP is so much more than a health insurance company. We share thoughts and advice to help you lead your healthiest life.
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Take the edge off tantrums with these 6 tips
As two moms of young children, we have experience working through tantrums. While we are not child or behavior experts, through our own research and practice we’ve discovered some strategies for dealing with these developmentally appropriate meltdowns. So, the next time your child throws a toy across the room or protests when it’s time to…
#Healthy LivingSix simple ways to a healthier routine this fall
The new school year gives families an opportunity to hit the reset button and create healthier habits. If your family’s routine got disrupted this summer, you’re not alone. Here are six simple ways to boost your well-being and get back on track this fall. 1. Start a gratitude journal With back-to-school, shorter days, and more…
#Healthy LivingStrategies to Relieve Caregiving Stress for the Sandwich Generation
Have you noticed your caregiver responsibilities are taking up more and more of your time and to-do list? If you are feeling overwhelmed by the pinch of taking care of your kids while helping out with aging parents, you are not alone. Nearly half of all adults are caring for one or more parent, all…
#Healthy LivingInfant formula resources in the Capital Region
Becoming a new parent is a joyful part of life, but it can also be stressful. An inability to feed your baby shouldn’t add to that stress. Here are some resources to help you find formula: Use www.findmybabyformula.com to locate formula at area stores. Capital District Moms: formula hunt is a private Facebook group that…
#Healthy LivingTake a Look at Breast Cancer and Screening by the Numbers
Even if you are healthy and have no family history of breast cancer, it is important that you schedule a mammogram. The American Cancer Society reports that the vast majority of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer had no family history of the disease. That is to say these women were the first in…
#Healthy LivingGuiding Your Parents Through Medicare
Whether you’re the primary caregiver for your aging parent or simply an involved son or daughter, understanding the ins and outs of Medicare enrollment will help you guide your parents through the next phase of their health care needs.
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