Get Informed
Albany Medical Center and Kohl's Cares are sponsoring free community events and educational videos for Capital Region residents. The topics for these events will vary, so be sure to check the site to learn more.
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Get Moving
Electronic Devices: In the Bedroom? Putting a TV, computer, or video games in your child?s room may keep them happy, but knowing that a link between electronic devices in the bedroom and lack of sleep contributes to higher child obesity rates, may cause you to think twice.
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Get Well
Parental Stress and the Impact on Child Obesity: As adults, it's easy to find ourselves stressed over things like money, work, relationships, and time management, which all put a strain on our overall physical and mental health. But could our stresses be affecting our children's health? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, parental stress can directly impact childhood obesity.
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Get the Facts
Featured article: Beverages: Lots of Hidden Calories. Do you buy your children fruit drinks for lunch boxes or sports drinks for games? Do you have questions related to your childs physical activities or other health related issues? Our medical experts are here to answer your questions.
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Get to Know
Meet Melissa Doyle, PhD, Program Director of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.
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