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May 21, 2015
Dining al Fresco: Packing a Healthy Picnic
The sun is shining and the warm weather is here. Now is a great time to gather the family and enjoy dining outdoors. Whether you are heading out on an all-day adventure or setting up under a shady tree in the backyard, a picnic lunch or dinner doesn’t have to be filled with fat- and…
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May 19, 2015
A Beginner’s Guide to Hiking
Hiking presents the perfect opportunity to get some exercise, commune with nature, and even enjoy the company of some good friends, be they human or canine. If the mere suggestion of “taking a hike” automatically conjures up thoughts of climbing one of the 46 high peaks in the Adirondacks, you can take comfort in the…
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May 08, 2015
Celebrate National Women’s Health Week May 10-16
Chances are, you can name several women who have made a difference and had a significant impact on your life, be they your mother, grandmother, a favorite aunt, your sister, best friend, girlfriend, wife, daughter – the list goes on! What better way to honor the amazing women you know (including yourself!) than by encouraging them…
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May 06, 2015
Don’t Wait! Vaccinate!
If you’re a parent, you probably remember the heartache of taking your infant to the pediatrician for what seemed like dozens of vaccinations and trying to comfort him/her throughout the ordeal. As your child got older, the number of vaccines recommended by the doctor started to decline. Now that your child is entering his/her teen…
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April 30, 2015
Beyond the Finish Line
Long before the runners and walkers cross the finish line at this year’s CDPHP® Workforce Team Challenge, thousands of children, families, and individuals in our region will already be winners.
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April 22, 2015
The Risks of Binge Drinking and Tanning Beds
Spring is traditionally a time of celebration for students that is marked by graduations, parties, and proms. But these annual rites of passage often strike fear in the hearts of parents because of the potential perils involved. Two of these perils – tanning and binge drinking – can pose serious health hazards with potentially long-lasting—even…
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