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October 01, 2015
Running Up That Hill
The agony and ecstasy of a first-time marathoner Hi, my name is Lauren and I’m an e-marketing specialist here at CDPHP and one of the brains behind The Daily Dose. I’m about to embark on the journey of a lifetime: running my first marathon in January. I officially began a grueling training regimen about a…
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August 27, 2015
September Fundraisers Offer Fitness, Fun, and Purpose
September is the perfect month to get outdoors for some exercise and fresh air. The temperatures are still comfortable and thoughts of weight control are on the minds of many, following a summer of barbecues, picnics, and vacations. The Capital Region and beyond offer a myriad of events that not only provide opportunities for exercise,…
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August 25, 2015
Overcoming Depression in Older Adults
Getting older isn’t always easy. Your children are grown and have most likely moved out of the house, or perhaps the state or even the country. Your friends and loved ones are also presumably getting on in years and, in the worst circumstances, may have already passed away. Plus, you yourself may be experiencing some…
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August 13, 2015
The 31 Best Places to Canoe, Kayak, Paddle, & Swim in New York State
Summertime means enjoying the outdoors and the opportunities it provides to do something good for your body. If you love the fresh air and warm breezes, you have an array of exercise options that don’t involve sweating at the gym. Don’t like to sweat at all? No problem! You can get amazing fitness benefits in…
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July 29, 2015
The Ciccotti Center: The First Certified Medical Fitness Facility in New York
Following three years of rigorous and intensive preparation, the Rudy A. Ciccotti Family Recreation Center in Albany has achieved the coveted status of a certified medical fitness facility. It is the first fitness facility in New York to have earned that distinction, and one of only 47 medically integrated fitness centers in the world.
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July 15, 2015
Give Dangerous Bugs the Slip While Enjoying the Outdoors
Hiking, biking, walking, running, gardening: There are so many healthy outdoor pleasures to enjoy during our all-too-brief Northeast summers. Be sure you don’t cut the season short by coming down with a serious insect-borne disease. A few simple precautions will help.
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