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LiveSmart: Celebrate Passover with Healthier Versions of Family Favorites

April 24, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

Dietitians are often asked, “How can I enjoy traditional holiday foods with my new dietary needs?” Three steps can help answer the question — adjust, decrease, explore.

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LiveSmart: Put Your Best Plant Forward This Spring – Embrace the Power of Superfoods!

April 17, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

This spring, provide your body with some plant-powered nutrition to get it energized – think Superfoods!

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LiveSmart: Pre-Prom Conversations Critical to Keeping Event Safe and Fun

April 11, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

Having a conversation with teens about expectations BEFORE prom night is critical. Here’s how to get the dialogue started and to keep it open.

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LiveSmart: Alcohol Use and the Tolerance Connection – How Much is Too Much?

April 11, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

April is Alcohol Awareness Month to increase awareness and understanding to those who struggle with alcoholism. It’s a good time to examine your own use and ask the question: How much is too much?

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Head and Neck Cancer: Learn the Risk Factors and Warning Signs

April 11, 2019 Courtney Weisberg

April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month and an ideal time for every adult to check with their medical and dental provider about risk factors and warning signs.

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LiveSmart: Minimally Invasive POEM Procedure – Restoring Patients’ Ability to Swallow

April 4, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

POEM is an incisionless, endoscopic procedure that offers patients the ability to swallow again without the risks and recovery from a major surgery.

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LiveSmart: Swallowing Issues? Get the Correct Diagnosis

April 4, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

Persistent difficulty swallowing, also called dysphagia, could be a sign of a serious medical condition and warrants a trip to your doctor.

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LiveSmart: Warmer Weather Means an Explosion of Ticks, Disease

March 27, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

The return of warmer weather also means, unfortunately, a return of everyone’s least-favorite, blood-sucking parasite – ticks.

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LiveSmart: Diagnosing Autism a Team Effort with Parents, Pediatricians

March 27, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

Autism spectrum disorder, or autism, is common and early diagnosis is critical for long-term success.

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LiveSmart: Come Celebrate 20 Years of Discovery! Journey Through the Body – March 22 & 23

March 20, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

Journey Through the Body will take place March 22 and 23 on the lower level of Crossgates Mall.

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