It is estimated as many as 54 million Americans have osteoporosis and low bone mass. A good way to determine if your bones have become porous is through a bone density scan. But what test is best, and where should you go? LiveSmart takes a look.
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With the arrival of the warmer weather, many people turn to their bicycles for exercise. But, before you even think about pedaling off, you need to make sure you have a bike helmet. […]
After-parties are often part of the graduation ritual, but exercise caution — they have the potential to be marred by alcohol and drug use, violence and other negative outcomes.
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St. Peter’s Hospital recently held its annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon, acknowledging the hundreds of volunteers who give thousands of hours of their time every year. […]
St. Peter’s Health Partners, NewsChannel 13, and the Times Union held the 18th annual “13 Kids Who Care” banquet on June 14 at the New York State Museum to recognize 13 young people whose volunteer efforts made the Capital Region a better place to live. […]
Employees, patients and visitors at St. Peter’s Hospital now have the option to charge their electric cars while on campus, thanks to the recent installation of two electric vehicle charging stations […]
Although women still account for 99 percent of new breast cancer diagnoses in the United States, the American Cancer Society reports that about 2,600 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in men in 2016. […]
The abuse of over-the-counter and prescription drugs is high among pre-teens and teens, with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) reporting nearly one in five teens admitted to abusing prescription medications. […]
St. Peter’s Health Partners, WNYT-NewsChannel 13 and the Times Union have once again teamed up to “uncover” and honor youth in the Capital Region whose volunteer work touches the lives of our residents and improves the quality of life in this area. […]
St. Peter’s Health Partners, WNYT-NewsChannel 13 and the Times Union have once again teamed up to “uncover” and honor youth in the Capital Region whose volunteer work touches the lives of our residents and improves the quality of life in this area. The program, “13 Kids Who Care,” is now in its 18th year of recognizing truly exceptional kids who cast a bright light on our future. Meet Benjamin Colley, an 11th grader at Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School. Ben’s volunteer efforts with the Boy Scouts of America truly set him apart as a “kid who cares.” Click HERE to see Ben’s story.
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