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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 in the gym.
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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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July 10, 2015
“The Talk”: Discussing Sex, Drugs, and Risky Behaviors with Your Teenager
For some parents, it’s their worst nightmare: sitting down face-to-face with their teenage son or daughter to have the dreaded conversation about sex, drugs, and other risky behaviors. In fact, it can be so intimidating for some parents that it even has a name. But “the talk” doesn’t have to be so difficult. And believe…
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July 08, 2015
Walking New York: Your Path To Better Health
It’s no secret that walking, even in small amounts, can benefit your health. In New York state, we are lucky to have access to an abundance of beautiful, fun outdoor hiking trails that are varied enough to appeal to outdoor enthusiasts, someone out for a casual stroll, and everyone in between.
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