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Hidden Gems: Upstate N.Y. Spray Parks
Baby, it’s hot outside. This summer, we’ve had so many heat waves that kids can barely play outdoors before they get hot and want to retreat to the AC. But how can they release the energy they build up indoors? Head to a spray park! As a Corning native, I remember countless heat wave days…Read More »
Myth-Busters: Common Misconceptions About Food Labels
Jamie Moore is the Director of Sourcing and Sustainability at Parkhurst Dining. Moore is passionate about teaching people about common misconceptions about the labels we find on our food. He shares his guidance and tips on what to know about food labels. Fact vs. Fiction Food labels are designed to help us better understand our food purchases. However, according…Read More »
Empty Nest Syndrome: A Kid’s Perspective
Many of us think of empty nest syndrome as something only parents go through, but the idea of leaving our parents is scary to us kids too. A little background about me is that I’m the oldest of two to a single mom. I didn’t have a hard time leaving home my freshman year of…Read More »
15 Ways to Stop Stress Now
You’re stressed. But you don’t have to cruise to a tropical island to relieve your stress or anxiety. Here are some simple ideas to get you out of your rut: Drink a cup of hot tea. Breathe … deeply. Step outside. Breathe in the fresh air. Have lunch with a co-worker, friend or family member.…Read More »
New To Medicare? This Cheat Sheet Should Help
You may not have given much thought to choosing a health insurance plan if you always obtained a plan from an employer. The benefits were there when you needed them. But when your 65th birthday comes along, you’ll probably need to pay more attention to your insurance. Why? You’re now likely eligible for Medicare. You’ll…Read More »
Peach and Arugula Salad with Blue Cheese
How to Get Teens Away from Video Games and Outside
Video games like Fortnite are becoming more and more popular by the day. It doesn’t help the fact that they are played inside on a screen. Olivia Belter is a mother of three teenage boys, ages 18, 15 and 13. She has had to master the art of getting her boys to look forward to…Read More »
What You Need to Know About Appendicitis
Do you know what it feels like to have appendicitis? I didn’t either. I was attending my first year of college, living alone in a studio apartment in the big city and taking a full load of classes while working two part-time jobs to pay rent and support my cat. While I was lying on…Read More »
Heat Illness: What to Watch Out For
As the year gears up for August, I’m plagued by memories of sweltering heat, affecting my focus, motivation, and workout schedule. This weekend, I tried to plan a day when I could run. But even in the early mornings, the humidity was soaking the air, making it hard to breathe. I almost went to the…Read More »
Yes – Your kid can give it a tri! Empowering Kids with the Rochester Youth Triathlon
Do you want to empower kids to be active? The Rochester Triathletes do this through the Rochester Youth Triathlon on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Genesee Valley Park. This eighth annual event is for kids ages six to 17 years old and features the only Teen Super Sprint in New York State. Any youth who…Read More »