Other articles by HVP News Reporters

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  Choose to move

  5 ways to help manage osteoarthritis

  Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and affects over 32.5 million U.S. adults. OA is a degenerative joint disease that causes pain and stiffness and can lead to limited function. read more »
  
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  Make these 10 doctor-recommended health resolutions in the new year

  Tips to help you get started

  The New Year is the perfect time to hit the reset button on your health and wellness. Not sure where to start? Doctors say you can make the biggest impact with small, incremental tweaks to your routine. read more »
  
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  The Bear Mountain Ice Rink is opening for the season

  Join them on November 4th for the first skate

  The Palisades Interstate Park Commission is pleased to announce the opening of the Bear Mountain Ice Rink for the 2023/24 season. Join us on November 4th for the first skate at the rink that was voted Best of the Hudson Valley three years running! read more »
  
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  Kingston Eats Veggies Campaign builds interest in local produce

  Kingston’s Creating Healthy Schools and Communities (CHSC) is piloting “Kingston Eats Veggies,” a vegetable of the month campaign. read more »
  
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  ASHA announces new developmental milestones for children ages birth to 5

  Checklists will help parents track their child's development

  The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) announces today the free, online availability of new checklists that detail communication (speech, language, and hearing) milestones for children ages birth to 5 years as well as feeding and swallowing milestones for children ages birth to 3 years. These milestones provide parents and caregivers with a roadmap of what to expect during their child's early years of life—and can alert them to the early signs of a potential developmental delay or disorder. read more »
  
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  How to make higher-quality choices at the grocery store

  Arm yourself with a plan and info

  Grocery shopping can be stressful when there are so many options, especially if you’re making a conscious effort to make high-quality food choices while you shop. Arming yourself with a plan and plenty of information can help you make smarter choices and feel good about the meals you prepare for your family. read more »
  
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  Self-care for sick days

  Navigate cough, cold and flu season like a pro

  Cooler weather inevitably means cough, cold and flu season isn’t far behind. Now is the time to take precautions and set yourself up with healthy habits. read more »
  
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  Simplify holiday hosting from start to finish

  It's all in the planning

  Hosting a major holiday event is no small effort. It requires close attention to detail from planning, cooking and cleaning to entertaining guests on the big day. Fortunately, just like any good recipe, approaching your hosting duties one step at a time can allow you to create a magnificent final product. read more »
  
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  Elevate your tailgate with easy-to-make recipes

  Concoct a winning game plan

  Concoct a winning game plan, gather the parking lot games and call the biggest fans you know – it’s tailgating season. This year, before you root on your favorite team, make sure your pregame party matches the intensity of the fourth quarter with recipes that really fire up the crowd. read more »
  
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  Holiday gift ideas to promote healthy, happy feet

  Give them some love this season

  Want to show your loved ones you truly care? Treat their feet this holiday season. read more »