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A New Spin on Classic Shrimp Cocktail for Your Holiday Gathering

December 19, 2023 Courtney Weisberg

Shrimp cocktail is always a hit at any dinner party. Roasting the shrimp puts a new spin on this healthy, no-fuss appetizer, making it a great addition to any holiday feast.

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LiveSmart: Walk Like a Penguin – Don’t Fall on the Winter Ice!

December 14, 2023 Robert Webster Jr.

As humans, we slip and fall on icy roadways, walkways, and parking lots. The key to avoiding falls and injury? Walk as the penguins do!

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LiveSmart: Maintaining Your Sobriety During the Holiday Season

December 7, 2023 Robert Webster Jr.

If you are planning to attend a holiday gathering with family, friends, or colleagues from work, make a plan now to stay sober. Knowing in advance how you are going to manage thoughts of substance abuse is important to your success.

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LiveSmart: Hospice Care – Why Calling Sooner is Better

November 30, 2023 Robert Webster Jr.

If you or someone you love is dealing with a terminal illness or injury, talking about hospice care early is crucial.

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LiveSmart: Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s Disease – You Don’t Have to do it Alone

November 21, 2023 Robert Webster Jr.

As we kick off the holiday season, it is a good time to learn more about services available to caregivers of a person with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias.

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LiveSmart: Three Reasons to Quit Smoking Before Surgery

November 16, 2023 Robert Webster Jr.

Did you know that smokers, when compared to non-smokers, have a higher rate of surgery-related complications, such as wound infections, pneumonia and heart attacks? Before the op, make the choice to stop.

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LiveSmart: Keeping the “Happy” in Happy Halloween – Think Safety When Preparing and Celebrating!

October 26, 2023 Robert Webster Jr.

At St. Peter’s Health Partners, we want the costumes to be the only scary part of your child’s holiday fun! Here are some tips to keep the season spooky but safe.

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LiveSmart: St. Peter’s Goes Purple October 19 to Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence

October 19, 2023 Robert Webster Jr.

Domestic violence impacts people across the Capital Region. But, these issues don’t have to be dealt with alone or in secrecy.

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LiveSmart: Remember Your Mammogram this October – Early Detection Saves Lives

October 12, 2023 Robert Webster Jr.

Thanks to new technologies and advanced techniques, women have increasingly more convenient and accurate ways to detect breast cancer.

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LiveSmart: You’ve Survived Breast Cancer – What Comes Next?

October 5, 2023 Robert Webster Jr.

When a cancer diagnosis is delivered, the individual receiving it often hears nothing but “I have cancer.” Words like these can be overwhelming, but a competent team leading you through the journey can help ease your anxiety.

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