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LiveSmart: Resolving Family Conflicts During the Holidays

December 18, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

The soundtrack of the holiday season may insist “there’s no place like home for the holidays,” but family gatherings and traditions aren’t always joyous and stress-free. What can you do to cope with the personalities surrounding the holidays?

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LiveSmart: Don’t Just Shake it Off – Childhood Brain Injuries Require Attention

December 12, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

The CDC and AAP recently released recommendations on diagnosing and treating mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in children. As a parent, what do you need to know?

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LiveSmart: Spread Holiday Cheer and Visit Recuperating Loved Ones

December 6, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

For those who are ill, the thought of missing out on gatherings with family and friends can make the season less than merry. Be sure to include them with a timely visit.

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LiveSmart: Listen to Mom – Wash Your Hands!

December 6, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

Hand-to-mouth contact is the primary way many infectious diseases are spread, so proper and frequent hand washing is critical, especially during cold and flu season.

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LiveSmart: Can’t Sleep? It Could Be Your Varicose Veins

November 28, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

While vein disease might simply be a cosmetic concern for some people, for many others varicose veins may be the culprit that is denying them a good night’s sleep.

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LiveSmart: Inspire Therapy Offers Safe, Portable Treatment for Sleep Apnea

November 28, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine reports that obstructive sleep apnea affects between two and four percent of the adult population in America. For some of them, Inspire could be the answer to finally achieving a full night’s rest.

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Pulmonary and Critical Care Services Recognizes November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month

November 27, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

As the leading cause of death among men and women, lung cancer remains the leading cause of all cancer deaths in the United States at 27 percent. More people die from lung cancer than of colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined.

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LiveSmart: This Thanksgiving, Focus on Filling Up on Good Memories

November 21, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

Holiday eating is as much about mental preparation as it is food preparation. A small shift in thinking can create a more mindful experience that focuses on the joy, not the food.

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LiveSmart: Minimally Invasive LINX Procedure Offers Relief from Reflux

November 21, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

For some individuals suffering with GERD, a new drug-free, minimally invasive procedure called LINX may offer relief.

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LiveSmart: Can’t Catch Your Breath? It Could be IPF

November 13, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is irreversible scarring of the lung that makes it difficult for sufferers to breathe. Although there is no cure, there are treatments that can help slow the disease’s progress.

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