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March 25, 2021
What to know about the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
A third coronavirus vaccine was approved for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on February 27, 2021. The first doses began shipping out within days. This vaccine was developed by Janssen Biotech, Inc., which is a Johnson & Johnson company. Here are some important things to know about the new Johnson…
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March 05, 2021
Tired of being cooped up? Try these New York winter hiking and cross-country ski trails
It has come to the point in winter where it seems as if it will never end. Now more than ever, the effects of spring fever are taking hold. A great way to cure those winter blues is by getting outside to exercise. Given the pandemic, many people are still uncertain about heading to an…
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February 12, 2021
February is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, so it’s the perfect time to reflect on how your heart health is impacted by tobacco use. Did you know that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the single largest cause of death in the United States, and that it kills more than 700,000 people every year?1 About 1 in 3 of…
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February 11, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines: Protecting you, your family, and your community
COVID-19 vaccines are finally here and being distributed all over the world and right here in the Capital Region. These new vaccines have raised many common questions and concerns that we hope to help address for our members and the entire community. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why should I get the vaccine? The COVID-19 crisis has…
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February 01, 2021
Are COVID-19 Vaccine Ingredients Safe?
COVID-19 vaccines give us our best shot at beating the pandemic. In time, everyone will have a chance to get one. But in the meantime, if you have concerns about what’s in them, these facts may give you peace of mind. There isn’t a live virus in the vaccine Vaccines contain ingredients that help your…
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November 24, 2020
A Holiday Season Like No Other: How to Care for Your Mental Health
I lost my Dad this year. Sometimes even saying – or in this case, typing – those words still seems surreal. And, after a year that has brought so much grief and tragedy for so many people, the upcoming holiday season, with all of its cautions and restrictions, can seem exceptionally overwhelming. I’m trying to…
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