Wellness Archives - Page 46 of 63 - St. Peter's Health Partners News

LiveSmart: Community Awareness, Intervention Important in Preventing Sexual Assault

April 26, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

The issue of sexual violence and how to stop it can feel overwhelming. St. Peter’s is spearheading approaches in the community to keep these crimes from happening.

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LiveSmart: Support Services Crucial for Survivors of Sexual Violence

April 26, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

One in three women and one in six men in the United States report they have experienced sexual violence at some point in their lives. There is little doubt sexual violence is a staggering problem in our communities and support services for those victims/survivors are critical.

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LiveSmart: Set Taste Buds for Adventure! Getting Kids to Try New Foods

April 18, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

If you are trying to teach your kids about eating a variety of foods, start by inviting them into the kitchen to discover and prepare new foods alongside you.

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LiveSmart: Access to Community Resources, Services Makes for Healthier Families

April 18, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

Residents of Rensselaer County have access to a free program that can change the lives of children and their families for the better.

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LiveSmart: Holistic Approaches Offer Pathway to Managing Pain

April 12, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

Pain can keep us from realizing our best selves. Holistic, non-pharmacological therapies can recharge, rebalance, and restore our energies before pain can take hold.

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LiveSmart: Preterm Labor – Signs, Symptoms, Prevention

April 3, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

Going into preterm labor doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll go on to give birth prematurely. Knowing the signs and symptoms of preterm labor can help you be prepared in case it does occur.

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LiveSmart: Do You Have Prediabetes? Take the Quiz, Take Control of Your Health

March 28, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

Diabetes is a common disease that is now epidemic. Take the prediabetes quiz today and take control of your health.

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LiveSmart: Journey Through the Body – March 23 and 24, 2018

March 20, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

St. Peter’s Health Partners will host its 19th annual Journey Through The Body© on Friday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Crossgates Mall.

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LiveSmart: Screening and Early Detection Key to Effective Colorectal Cancer Treatment

March 15, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and a good time to learn more about colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon and rectum) and how it can be prevented or best treated.

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LiveSmart: New Treatments Mean More Options in Battle Against Colorectal Cancer

March 15, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

Thanks to increased awareness of the need for screening, and in turn, early detection and treatment of colorectal cancer, newly diagnosed cases and deaths are on the decline.

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