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May 08, 2018
The Health Benefits of Biking in New York
With spring temperatures finally here, it’s time to dust off the bicycle seat, oil the chain, and get out there to explore the bustling cities and the scenic mountain trails in and around the Capital Region. More than just a way to get around, bicycling strengthens your heart, reduces stress, improves your immune system, and…
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May 01, 2018
Fear Factor – Fear of the Dentist
Look at your to-do list on a specific day. Visiting the dentist may not be at, near, or anywhere close to the top of that list. For some people, it ranks right below wrestling an angry alligator and right above sitting in a traffic jam for five straight hours on the Thruway.
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April 26, 2018
75+ Rewarding Volunteer Opportunities for Students in the Capital Region
Are you a student who needs community service hours to graduate? Are you wondering where to start, or how you’ll fit the hours into your already demanding schedule? You may be involved in sports or a club, or carry a demanding class load, or maybe you’re holding down a part-time job, trying to earn money…
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April 23, 2018
Kindness Campaign
For me, 2018 began with a list of goals I wanted to achieve. Some were typical to anyone’s resolution list: lose weight, save money, take a vacation, and be more present. The biggest one, however, was to give back.
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April 17, 2018
An Apple a Day Really Does Keep the Doctor Away
They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, but did you know that 40 percent of illness is completely preventable? That’s according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which says 900,000 Americans die each year from conditions that could be avoided through lifestyle changes and preventive care.
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March 13, 2018
Plan, Shop, Prep, Eat, Repeat
After repeating this endless cycle for most of my adult life, I found myself in a food rut. I was bored of making and eating the same meals week after week. I was approaching Sunday meal preparation with little excitement, and was making the same grocery purchases so frequently that I could tally my bill…
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