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May 23, 2023
Maternity Benefits Part II: Breastfeeding Benefits
It takes a team effort to make breastfeeding work. Many new parents lean on their partners, parents, friends, co-workers, employer, providers, lactation consultants, and local breastfeeding support groups to help them along the way (not to mention a trusty breast pump that you can get for free from your health plan).
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May 09, 2023
Join the pickleball craze! What it is and where to play in the Capital Region
Pickle what? Pickleball! But what is it? It’s one of the fastest growing sports out there, gaining several million players in the past few years alone. It can be played with two players in singles format, but the more popular selection seems to be doubles, which has four players. The best part? Pickleball can be…
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April 12, 2023
4 Ways CDPHP members can get their health on track and prevent prediabetes
Over 37 million adults and children in the U.S. are living with diabetes. While that is an eye-opening statistic, here’s an even bigger shocker – 96 million Americans age 20 and older are considered prediabetic.
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April 06, 2023
Protect your back while doing yardwork
Gardening and yardwork season is finally here! After a long winter, people are excited to be outside doing spring clean-up and tending to their lawn, flowers, and vegetable gardens. Here is how you can avoid the stiffness and lower back pain often felt after the first gardening of the season: If despite all your efforts…
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April 06, 2023
Understanding Endometriosis and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and endometriosis share some symptoms and both can cause infertility, but they’re unique health issues that are diagnosed and treated differently. If you have any questions about PCOS, endometriosis, or another health issue, CDPHP and Ovia Health* can help. What is PCOS? A syndrome is a group of symptoms that generally…
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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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