Wellness
LiveSmart: Kids, Sleep and the Need to Unplug
The magnetic attraction between teenagers and their smart phones has been well-documented. But is that electronic love affair affecting teens’ sleep and health?
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Articles by Robert Webster Jr.
News
13 Kids Who Care: John Cogan
Meet “13 Kids Who Care,” exceptional area youth who cast a bright light on our future through their volunteer efforts.
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Wellness
LiveSmart: Coffee and Caffeine – What’s the Buzz?
As many as 75 percent of Americans rely on coffee to get moving every single day. And the average coffee drinker consumes a little more than three cups a day to get their caffeine fix. But is it good for you? […]
SPHP in the News
NewsChannel 13: Weight and Onset of Puberty – What’s the Link?
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently reported in a new study that overweight, obese, and normal weight boys all experience different rates of puberty. Dr. Tenenbaum from St. Peter’s Family Health Center explains why. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Vaccination Offers Best Protection Against Influenza
With the New York State Department of Health announcement that influenza activity is currently prevalent in New York state, taking the necessary precautions to avoid the respiratory illness is critical. […]
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News 10: St. Peter’s Welcomes “Leaplings” to Capital Region
Two babies welcomed to the world at St. Peter’s Hospital on February 29 not only share a birthday, but they were also both featured in a story on WTEN 10 News about “leaplings” – babies born on February 29 in a Leap Year. Meet leap year babies Connor Murphy and Evangeline Tenney, as well as a “leapling” who celebrated her 104th birthday, in this WTEN report.
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NewsChannel 13: St. Peter’s Celebrates ‘Leap Day’ with New Births
Meet leap year babies Connor Murphy and Evangeline Tenney, as well as a “leapling” who celebrated her 104th birthday! […]
News
Parents Welcome Leap Year Babies at St. Peter’s Hospital
It is estimated that the odds of bearing the Leap Day birthday honor is around one in 1,461. It is a rare honor, to be sure – St. Peter’s is happy that Connor and Evangeline got to celebrate it with us! […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Brushing Up On Good Dental Health Critical for Seniors
Seniors are generally more vulnerable to tooth decay and gum disease, in part because of many commonly used medications that cause dry mouth. This lack of saliva makes the mouth susceptible to infections and decay.
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Wellness
LiveSmart: Pets and Good Health Go Together!
The pets we share our world with provide love, comfort, and companionship. And the bond between people and their pets has been shown to increase fitness, lower stress, and bring happiness to their owners.
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