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Lack of Sleep is Putting Teenagers’ Health at Risk

March 5, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Lack of sleep can be hard on anyone, but it’s especially tough on teenagers. Not only does it impact their performance in the classroom and on the field, it can also have an enormous impact on their health.

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LiveSmart: Food Fight! How to Manage Mealtime Battles with Kids

February 27, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

To reduce food fights, parents need to recognize they and their children have different responsibilities. Establishing clear-cut roles can help eliminate power struggles around food and mealtimes.

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LiveSmart: Seniors Encouraged to Socialize for Good Health

February 19, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

Seniors who seek out social situations are among the healthiest people in the world. So make a connection for good health!

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LiveSmart: PACE Can Help Seniors Remain Safely at Home

February 19, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

PACE delivers medical and supportive services to seniors to help them remain independent and at home for as long as possible.

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LiveSmart: Kids and Cholesterol – Start Early to Keep it in Check

February 12, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

Most parents have probably had their cholesterol checked at some point; but what about their children?

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LiveSmart: TAVR – The Minimally Invasive Answer to Heart Valve Replacement

February 12, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

A new study coming out Feb. 27 reports patients who underwent minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacement surgery had similar clinical outcomes as patients who had traditional open-heart surgery.

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LiveSmart: Reduce Your Cancer Risk with Delicious, Healthy Food

February 6, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

The month of February is full of hearts and lace as we embrace the iconic valentines, but let us not leave out our real heart! Healthy eating habits benefit the heart, of course, but they are also good for prevention of disease, including cancer.

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LiveSmart: Know the Facts for Cancer Prevention Month this February

February 6, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

February is National Cancer Prevention Month. Do you know all the ways you can take action to reduce your risk?

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LiveSmart: Prediabetes is Becoming Epidemic – Are You at Risk? Take the Quiz!

January 30, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

Do you know if you have prediabetes? A good place to start is to take the CDC’s self-assessment quiz; the results might surprise you.

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LiveSmart: Simple Prep, Big Flavors – Eating Well with Diabetes

January 30, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

When you and your family are on the go, making time to cook a delicious and nutritious meal can be tough. This sheet pan roasted garlic and herb chicken and veggies recipe could be the answer!

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