Wellness
LiveSmart: Safety Tips for a Fun and Happy Halloween
Next Monday is the big night — Halloween! A few simple precautions can make sure everyone has a safe and fun time, whether you are on the hunt for treats or staying in. […]
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NewsChannel 13: Safety First When Planning for Halloween
It is right around the corner – Halloween! Before you head out, review a few simple precautions that can ensure everyone has a safe and fun time. […]
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LiveSmart: Kids and Drug Abuse – Know the Warning Signs
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. […]
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LiveSmart: Forgo Aspirin with Children to Avoid Reye’s Syndrome
Children and teenagers should not be given aspirin if they have chickenpox, flu, an upper respiratory illness or have a fever accompanying any undiagnosed illness. The reason? Reye’s Syndrome. […]
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NewsChannel 13: Vaccination Critical for Childhood Health
The anti-vaccine movement was in the news recently, as the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City announced the documentary Vaxxed was being removed from screening during the event. The announcement came after public outcry from scientists and vaccine advocates who took issue with the film, which focuses on Andrew Wakefield. Wakefield was a former doctor and the lead author of an infamous paper in 1998 that suggested a since-debunked connection between vaccines and autism in children. Diane Tenenbaum, M.D. from St. Peter’s Family Health Center, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates (SPHPMA), was interviewed for a segment on WNYT-NewsChannel 13 discussing the controversy and the critical importance of vaccination. See the full story here.
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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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NewsChannel 13: Lead Poisoning – Avoiding a Health Hazard at Home
Between the ages of 5 and 17, American children spend nearly two-thirds of their lives inside the home. You like to think they are safe there, but there are hazards ranging from everyday household cleaners to deadly carbon monoxide. But, as recent news stories out of Flint, Michigan demonstrate, one of the most insidious dangers is exposure to lead. Diane Tenenbaum, M.D. from St. Peter’s Family Health Center, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates (SPHPMA), was interviewed for a segment on WNYT-NewsChannel 13 on how best to avoid this deadly poison. See the full story here.
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LiveSmart: Cholesterol – When is the Right Time to Start Screening?
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently issued a new recommendation that all kids should be screened for high cholesterol at their annual well-child visits — not only those who might be at increased risk. The change ireflects concerns about the growing epidemic of obesity in children. […]
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LiveSmart: Poison Ingestion is an EMERGENCY
Parents, guardians, grandparents, and caregivers: Take a moment, right now, and add the Poison Control Center number (1-800-222-1222) as a contact in your smartphone. Having it readily available can save precious minutes in an emergency.
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NewsChannel 13: Cholesterol Screening Crucial for Kids
With obesity numbers at an all-time high in America, screening kids for cholesterol is a crucial step in assuring better health in adulthood. […]