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September 23, 2022
Infant 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…
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September 13, 2022
Take 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…
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July 27, 2022
Wish you could just email your doctor? Maybe you can!
I really like talking with the nurses and staff at my doctor’s office. They’re some of the nicest and most caring people I know. Chatting with them is always pleasant and informative — but I’m also aware of how busy these dedicated health professionals are, and sometimes it doesn’t feel right taking up too much…
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July 23, 2022
Celebrating the power of breastfeeding to impact health and wealth
The importance of breastfeeding is celebrated around the globe every year from August 1 to August 7. Led by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), the annual World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) campaign aims to inform, anchor, engage, and galvanize action to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding. This year’s theme, Step up for Breastfeeding, aims…
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July 20, 2022
5 reasons why inclusivity in mental health is so important
Within society, you have probably heard the terms inclusivity and diversity used more frequently, and for very good reason. Respecting the culture, ethnicity, values, ability, and religious beliefs of different groups of people benefits everyone as individuals and as members of society. This is particularly true when it comes to your physical health, mental health,…
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June 29, 2022
5 tips for your new role as a caregiver
When my dad suffered a stroke in the summer of 2014, I became one of his caregivers overnight. With very little health care knowledge, I was guiding my dad through his care and recovery process. That experience shaped my perspective on health and deepened my appreciation for those who provide care to others. While caregiving…
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