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LiveSmart: Domestic Violence Takes a Heavy Toll on the Children Who Witness It
When examining the effects of domestic violence, it is critical to consider the impact on children who witness violence in their homes.
Articles by Robert Webster Jr.
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LiveSmart: Support, Assistance Critical for Victims of Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the very real, very scary problem of intimate partner violence.
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LiveSmart: Physical Therapy Offers Pathway to Managing Pain and Rejuvenating Self
Physical therapy for chronic pain offers a variety of treatment options that can be a critical component in the effort to manage your pain.
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LiveSmart: Primary Care, Behavioral Health Providers Needed in Battle to Combat Opioid Addiction
SPHP’s ECHO Project is looking for providers who can expand the network of caregivers supporting medication-assisted treatment of opioid-use disorders.
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LiveSmart: Newborn Screenings – The First Step Towards Lifelong Care
September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month. Early intervention can help identify issues, lessen serious side effects and sometimes even prevent others that could permanently impact newborns and their families.
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LiveSmart: Newborn Screenings Set the Tone for Good Hearing Health
A critical first step towards a lifetime of good hearing health is a newborn hearing screening.
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LiveSmart: Help is Available to Caregivers of Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s Disease
Caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias is often a full-time and exhausting role. Eddy Alzheimer’s Services can help.
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LiveSmart: St. Peter’s, RPI Partner on Alzheimer’s Light Therapy Study
SPHP and the Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are looking for study participants to examine the benefits of tailored light therapy for Alzheimer’s patients.
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LiveSmart: Stretching Important to Keep Hand Pain at Bay
If you’ve experienced hand pain from overuse, an injury, or arthritis, you know how it can limit your activities. The gentle art of stretching your wrists and hands daily increases flexibility, helping to lower the risk of injury.
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LiveSmart: Stand Up Straight! The Importance of Good Posture
Poor posture is a common problem and the source of a lot of the neck, jaw, head, shoulder/back, and even knee pain complaints routinely treated by physical therapists.