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June 10, 2016
The Rise and Fall and the Crash and Burn of Exercise
A few years ago, one could say that I was an exercise-aholic. I worked out six days a week, ran an average of 40 miles per week, and conquered five half-marathons in three years.
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June 02, 2016
Gentlemen, Start Your Engines: Your Guide to a Men’s Health Tune-Up
If you are like me, you have a man in your life who is … let’s call it “stubborn” about going to the doctor. It can be a spouse, partner, dad, uncle, brother, or even a close friend. You know the type – he complains about aches and pains or seemingly weird medical mysteries, but…
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May 27, 2016
CDPHP Staffers Run the Ragnar (and Live to Tell About It)
I don’t remember exactly how I got myself into this. I do recall several of us were standing in the hallway at work chatting, and the Cape Cod Ragnar race came up. Soon after, we decided to form a team and register.
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May 26, 2016
Do You Know the Signs of a Stroke?
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. While its ranking has declined in recent years, the American Stroke Association notes that every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. suffers from a stroke.
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May 18, 2016
Day in the Life of a FitBit User
I was so excited. The moment, and person, I had been waiting for – the UPS man – had arrived. To be honest, my heart skips a beat or two any time I see that big, brown truck pull up in front of my house. But this time he was delivering the key to my…
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April 01, 2016
The Importance of a Second Opinion
I can recall the moment when the doctor told us that she believed our 9-month-old daughter had leukemia.
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