LiveSmart: Diabetes – Wound Care Starts With Your Feet
If you have diabetes, it is extremely important to pay attention to your feet every day. It could be the difference between a minor wound and limb amputation. [...]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Diabetes Awareness Month – Start Spreading the News
Communities across the country are joining forces this November – National Diabetes Awareness Month – to share information about diabetes that could save millions of lives … maybe even yours. [...]
LiveSmart: Let’s Give ‘em Pumpkin to Talk About!
'Tis the season for everyone's favorite delicious and nutritious gourd -- the pumpkin! [...]
LiveSmart: Trick or Treat! Safety First for a Happy, Healthy Halloween
Think safety first to ensure a safe, fun Halloween! [...]
LiveSmart: Psoriasis Isn’t Contagious – But Knowledge About It Is
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the immune system that creates unwelcomed patches of itchy, scaly, or inflamed skin. [...]
LiveSmart: Taking Care of Your Skin is Crucial While Managing Your Lymphedema
Any defect in the skin – whether from trauma, heat, or skin puncture – can be an entryway for pathogens. For individuals suffering from lymphedema, the risk of infection is even greater. [...]
LiveSmart: Physical Therapy – The First Step in Decreasing Your Fall Risk
Falls are more common and cause more injury than many realize. The key to fall prevention is identifying why individuals, especially seniors, are prone to falling and then managing the individual’s underlying risk factors. [...]
LiveSmart: Dive into Aquatic Therapy for Improved Function, Flexibility
Aquatic therapy has emerged as one of the most dynamic and life-changing physical therapies for those individuals looking to restore their strength, mobility and balance. [...]
LiveSmart: Oncoplastic Surgery – Where Cancer Care and Breast Conservation Meet
Oncoplastic surgery combines plastic surgery with surgical oncology practices, offering cancer treatment that also conserves breast tissue. [...]
LiveSmart: Surviving Breast Cancer – What Comes Next?
Following breast cancer treatment, physical therapy can be a critical component in regaining strength and mobility. [...]
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