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April 04, 2023
10 tips and 5 locations to hike with your dog in the Capital Region
Hiking with your furry friend can be an incredible bonding experience and a great way for both of you to stay active. For Bilbo Waggins (pictured here) and me, it’s our primary way to keep fit. But as important as fitness is, it’s also important to think about how to safely hike with a dog…
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May 31, 2022
9 ways to reduce stress with grown-up playtime
Great news! It turns out that you’re never too old to add playtime to your day. And guess what? It’s actually good for you! Play spans a wide range of activities and can be classified as pretty much anything that’s done for enjoyment. From a pick-up game of basketball to snuggling a puppy to attending…
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April 21, 2022
Thinking about starting a detox diet? Read these 3 facts first
While detox diets and cleanses may sound like a great way to kick-start losing weight, they often come with health risks and side effects. And none of these diets have proven to be effective in the long term. So, before you start a detox diet, you should consider these three important facts: Fact 1: Your…
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February 21, 2022
14 tips and 14 foods to help you eat healthy on a budget
Is it just me, or have you noticed your grocery bill creeping up lately? Time to make some changes! We all want to eat well as part of keeping ourselves healthy, but sometimes it seems like bailing on the healthiest grocery items to save money is the easiest fix. After all, they’re the most expensive,…
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April 05, 2021
Why masks still matter during the COVID-19 pandemic, even after you’re vaccinated
True or false: I have received my COVID-19 vaccine, so I no longer need to wear my mask at all. FALSE! Masking is still an important part of protecting ourselves, our loved ones, and our community against COVID-19. We’re just not quite ready to ditch the masks altogether. Based on the advice of health experts,…
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February 09, 2021
Six self-care tips for parenting during a pandemic
Attention: Moms. Dads. Don’t forget about yourselves! Working your full-time jobs from home. Balancing caring for your children along with their educational needs. Learning hybrid school schedules and finding the motivation deep within to know what day it is so the kids don’t miss in-person learning days. Cooking, cleaning, laundry. Repeat. I see you. I…
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