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International Overdose Awareness Day

August 31, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Today, August 31, we recognize International Overdose Awareness Day. Raising awareness of addiction and the toll it takes on our colleagues and community has never been more important as we continue to confront the COVID-19 pandemic.

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LiveSmart: Stress and Smoking in the Age of COVID-19

August 25, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

For many, smoking a cigarette provides the fastest way to ease stress and anxiety. And although COVID has many feeling the urge to reach for a smoke, resisting the urge is more important than ever.

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LiveSmart: Ensure Your Kids’ Vaccinations Are Up-to-Date for Good Health

August 19, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

There is no question school is going to look vastly different this fall than when kids headed home in March during the height of the COVID pandemic. What hasn’t changed is the importance of them being up-to-date with their immunizations.

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LiveSmart: Dementia Caregiver Support Groups Provide Virtual Assistance During COVID

August 12, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

Participating in an online or telephone support group is a safe and effective way for caregivers to connect with others and find support during these difficult times of COVID-19.

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LiveSmart: Caring for a Loved One with Dementia During the Time of COVID

August 12, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

In New York State alone, there are more than one million family caregivers providing daily support to a loved one with dementia. For many, this caregiver stress has only increased during the current COVID-19 pandemic. But there is help.

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LiveSmart: Seniors at Home During COVID Can Stay Connected with PACE

August 5, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

As the COVID pandemic continues to impact our communities, many members of the senior population have remained sheltered at home to reduce their exposure and maintain social distancing. Fortunately, there are programs like PACE that can help keep seniors engaged and safe, even during these unprecedented times.

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LiveSmart: Sheltered at Home? Be Aware of Common, Hidden Toxins

July 29, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

Families have been sheltering-in-place all across the country in response to the COVID pandemic, doing their best to reduce their exposure and maintain social distancing. With more time spent at home, be mindful of those hazards of which you might not be aware.

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LiveSmart: Summer Fun in the Water – Be Alert, Be Safe

July 22, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

Parents looking to take their children swimming this summer need to be mindful of COVID concerns, but they should also remember the largest water hazard — drowning.

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LiveSmart: Spending Time Outdoors this Summer? Be Alert for Ticks

July 17, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

Lyme is still the most common tick-borne illness that people could come into contact with when spending time outside, but others are starting to make their way into the Capital Region.

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LiveSmart: Working From Home? Take Care to Maintain Good Posture

July 8, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

An increased number of Americans are working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic and their makeshift offices – at dining room tables, on the couch, even perched on the bed – is leading to an epidemic of complaints about headaches and neck/back pain.

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