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March 09, 2016
Stemming the Rising Obesity Epidemic: Strategies and Challenges
Americans are setting a record that is a major cause for concern: Preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) indicate that the obesity rate in adults in the U.S. has risen to an all-time high of 30.4 percent.
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December 28, 2015
Save Your Skin: Skip the Tan!
Winter can be a particularly dreary, frigid time of year, so it’s no wonder that we crave sunshine and desire its warmth. But while the sun is invariably a welcome sight, exposure to it – or any ultraviolet (UV) light – has many negative, sometimes lethal, consequences.
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October 28, 2015
Pumpkin Encore: 10 Ways to Get the Most Out of Fall’s Favorite Fruit
Halloween and Thanksgiving are just around the corner, so you may soon be carving yet another jack-o-lantern or arranging small pumpkins as a centerpiece or house decoration to mark the season.
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July 29, 2015
The Ciccotti Center: The First Certified Medical Fitness Facility in New York
Following three years of rigorous and intensive preparation, the Rudy A. Ciccotti Family Recreation Center in Albany has achieved the coveted status of a certified medical fitness facility. It is the first fitness facility in New York to have earned that distinction, and one of only 47 medically integrated fitness centers in the world.
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July 02, 2015
Cycle the Erie Canal: A Bike Trek for the Whole Family
Each July, Parks & Trails New York organizes a bike tour along the Erie Canalway Trail that attracts bicyclists from around the country and the world. This year’s canal tour extends from Buffalo to Albany.
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June 23, 2015
Student Volunteer Options in the Capital District
Are you looking for something meaningful for your teenagers to do over the summer? Or perhaps their high school or college requires community service as a prerequisite for graduation? You need look no further, as numerous volunteer opportunities are available right here in New York’s Capital District.
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