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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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April 20, 2015
Exercise and Alzheimer’s Disease
To date, scientists have not discovered how to prevent or cure Alzheimer’s disease, a form of dementia that affects more than 5 million people in the United States and is the sixth leading cause of death. However, recent research shows that exercise may help preserve cognitive function in those at risk for developing the disease,…
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April 16, 2015
Ready to Start a Garden? Dig In!
Many people are nervous about starting a garden because they are afraid they will fail. It’s a lot of work. As a gardener you will spend hours enduring heat and bugs, bending and kneeling in the dirt, planting, weeding, watering, pruning, staking, and harvesting your crops. But take heart! Your efforts will pay off in…
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April 14, 2015
Outdoor Fitness For All
Ah, spring. What is it about this season that makes us want to kick our fitness routines into high gear? Is it the longer days and warmer temperatures? Or the imminent arrival of summer (read: shorts and swimsuit season)? Either way, the vast majority of us can’t wait to break free from the confines of…
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