National Coffee Day is Saturday, Sept. 29!
The average American consumes 200 milligrams of caffeine daily. As a nation of coffee lovers, that's not surprising, but not all of that caffeine comes from coffee. [...]
Articles by Robert Webster Jr.
LiveSmart: September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Like most cancers, early diagnosis of prostate cancer is vital. The American Cancer Society reports the five year survival rate for localized disease, discovered early, is near 100 percent. [...]
LiveSmart: Prostate Cancer Screenings Set for Samaritan and St. Peter’s Hospitals
St. Peter’s Health Partners is hosting two free prostate cancer screenings this fall. [...]
LiveSmart: Oh My, It’s Pink Eye!
While pink eye is extremely contagious, the good news is it is easily treated and rarely causes any long-term effects. [...]
LiveSmart: Kids Are Back at School. Lice Might Be, Too.
An estimated six to 12 million Americans contract head lice every year. What to do if you get the call that your kids have them? [...]
LiveSmart: Safety for Seniors at the Push of a Button
A medical alert system can offer seniors and their families the peace of mind that help is just a button push away. [...]
LiveSmart: Getting Slower? Keep on Moving!
As you age, daily exercise and stretching becomes more important than ever. [...]
Impella Mobile Learning Lab Visits St. Peter’s Hospital Campus
The Impella Mobile Learning Lab visited the St. Peter’s Hospital campus recently, offering clinical staff an opportunity to take part in high-tech, interactive demonstrations featuring the Impella heart pump. [...]
LiveSmart: St. Peter’s Seeking Patients for Breast Cancer Weight Loss Study
If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer and are interested in a weight loss program, you might be able to help researchers conducting a clinical study at St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center. [...]
LiveSmart: Begin Screening at 45 for Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer diagnosed among adults in the United States. Since there are very few symptoms associated with colorectal cancer, regular screening is essential. [...]
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