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June 23, 2023
Menopause: It’s not like flipping a light switch
For most of us, menopause isn’t like flipping a light switch. It’s a gradual transition that usually starts between ages 45 and 55. That’s when the amount of estrogen and other hormones involved in our reproductive system begin to fluctuate. The transition time is called perimenopause, and it typically lasts about seven years. Once you’ve…
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June 16, 2023
Beware the Bite: Stay Safe During Tick Season
As a New Yorker, there is almost no better feeling than to stuff the snow boots in the closet, slide into a pair of flip-flops, and head outside to enjoy a few months of warm sunshine. Whether you’re hitting the trails, the beach, the park, or just throwing some burgers on the grill, be sure…
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June 12, 2023
The 22 best farms to pick your own fruits in upstate NY
Having an understanding of where your food comes from is part of a healthy lifestyle. Pick-your-own farms (PYO) and orchards provide the experience and satisfaction of harvesting your own produce and enable you to bring the farm-to-table concept to your home. More importantly, they offer a fun, cost-effective activity the entire family can enjoy.
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June 07, 2023
10 easy ways to earn your CDPHP Life Points® Rewards
I’m always looking for ways to stay healthy, both physically and mentally. The CDPHP® Health Hub, powered by Virgin Pulse offers me the tools to do that, plus the bonus of earning rewards for the healthy activities I do each day. As you complete health-related activities, you’ll earn points and move through levels. When you…
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June 02, 2023
How this CDPHP member gets what she needs, in sickness and in health
A lot has changed for Theresa Mason and her family over the past nearly 40 years. Her four children grew up, her husband retired, and she’s on her way to having five grandsons by this summer. But one thing has stayed the same – she’s still a CDPHP® member. “CDPHP has helped us out so…
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June 02, 2023
12 Cool Parks and Playgrounds in the Capital Region…And Beyond
Whether we like to admit it or not, we are living in a technology-crazed world. The good news is that we reside in an area where we can take kids to do many cool things that don’t involve media, including going to fun local parks and playgrounds. Not only is it a great way for…
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