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LiveSmart: Fighting Pain in Your Neck? It Could Be Your Tech

January 23, 2025 Robert Webster Jr.

Laptops, tablets, smartphones – staring at all those screens can mess with your posture. Our expert provides tips to get your head on straight and avoid the dreaded “tech neck.”

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LiveSmart: Counting Calories? Nine Tips to Handle Your Hunger in 2025

January 16, 2025 Robert Webster Jr.

If your resolution for 2025 is to eat more mindfully, here are 9 tips from a dietitian to help handle your hunger.

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LiveSmart: Understanding the Importance of Occupational Therapy – Rehabilitation and Adapting to Change

January 9, 2025 Robert Webster Jr.

Occupational therapy is crucial in facilitating recovery after an injury or illness, or adapting to the changes of aging. Our expert OT team can help.

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LiveSmart: Daily Stretching – A Key Part of a Good Fitness Routine

December 23, 2024 Robert Webster Jr.

For your brain and body, stretching is a simple yet effective exercise; but you want to make sure you are doing it right. Check out these 6 tips to get the maximum benefit.

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Warm Up This Winter with Homemade Hot Chocolate

December 20, 2024 Courtney Weisberg

Craving a cup of creamy hot cocoa? Look no further! This recipe is not only luxurious, it’s easy, too!

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LiveSmart: Celebrating Holiday Cheer While Maintaining Sobriety

December 18, 2024 Robert Webster Jr.

If you are planning to attend a holiday gathering, knowing in advance how you are going to manage thoughts of substance abuse is important to maintaining your sobriety. Click here for suggestions to help you on your journey.

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LiveSmart: Don’t Let a Fall Sideline Your Holiday Plans

December 12, 2024 Robert Webster Jr.

Don’t let a fall mar a joyous holiday gathering. Plan ahead to make get-togethers safe and merry, especially for seniors who are most at risk.

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LiveSmart: Managing Stress and SAD – Support for a Healthier Holiday Season

December 5, 2024 Robert Webster Jr.

As the days get shorter and the holidays approach, many people experience increased stress, grief, loneliness or depression. But help is available.

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LiveSmart: Turn Holiday Leftovers into Delectable Delights!

November 26, 2024 Robert Webster Jr.

St. Peter’s system director of nutrition “talks turkey,” specifically how best to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers.

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LiveSmart: Try and Try Again – Make This the Day You Start to Quit Smoking

November 21, 2024 Robert Webster Jr.

The Great American Smokeout — November 21 — is a great day and a great way to take the first step towards quitting.

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