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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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LiveSmart: Make This November 15 the Time You Quit Smoking for Good!

November 13, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

If you are a smoker, or someone you love is a smoker, the Great American Smokeout represents an opportunity to commit to healthy, smoke-free lives!

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LiveSmart: Give the Gift of Life – Donate Blood!

November 8, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

Do you have Type O blood? Your donation can save lives – please think about donating today!

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LiveSmart: No Trick, These Healthy Snacks Are a Treat!

October 31, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

Ghosts and goblins may not be the only scary thing this Halloween! Saturated fats and sweet treats can be just as frightening to your diet. Here are a few healthy substitutes.

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LiveSmart: Halloween Safety – The Best Treat of All!

October 31, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

Although concerns about the safety of treats comes up every year, the fact is most injuries that send kids to emergency departments on Halloween have nothing to do with candy.

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LiveSmart: Breast Cancer Survivors Encouraged to Find Their Fitness

October 25, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

For some cancer survivors, fatigue and physical impairments are the new reality. The key for many to overcoming those hurdles is something every one of us can benefit from: Regular exercise.

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