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LiveSmart: Hernias – When Do You Need to See a Surgeon?
This year alone, as many as 200,000 Americans will suffer a hernia as a result of a weakened abdomen. If you have a hernia, when is surgery recommended?
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LiveSmart: Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) at Albany Memorial Hospital
At St. Peter’s Health Partners, we recognize that enhanced senior hospital and emergency care is critical to meet the specific health care needs of the aging population in our communities. To that end, we have established an Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Center.
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LiveSmart: Celebrate Safely This July 4 – Take Caution With Sparklers
Nationally, sparklers accounted for the number one cause of fireworks injuries that required trips to the emergency room in 2015. Before you launch into your July 4th holiday festivities, keep safety in mind.
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LiveSmart: Clear the Air – Say No to Tobacco and e-Cigs
In only ten years, e-cigs have grown to a more than $3.5 billion dollar industry in the U.S. Research is still emerging about the specific health risks of e-cig products, but some serious health risks have already been established.
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LiveSmart: Make Time for Fitness This Father’s Day!
Physical fitness is not just a gift to yourself, but also to your loved ones! For all the dads reading, make this Father’s Day the one where you commit to getting back on track to a healthy and happier you.
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LiveSmart: Think Smart at Post-Graduation Parties
June in the Capital Region means high school graduation time, with weekends full of ceremony, laughter and even a few tears. For students and parents alike it is an emotional, memorable time. However, after-parties marred by alcohol and drug use can make the occasion memorable for the wrong reasons.
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LiveSmart: Discover the Benefits of Adult Day Services
For the caregivers of older individuals, it can be challenging to ensure their loved one is reaping the benefits of a strong social network outside the home. That is where an adult day program can help.
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LiveSmart: Play it Safe Outdoors — Protect Against Skin Cancer
Summer is getting close, so don’t forget to take care of your skin when you are outdoors. A sun burn may be uncomfortable for a few days, but the effects can last a lifetime.
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LiveSmart: Achieving a Healthy Weight – Is Weight Loss Surgery for You?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of American adults are obese. In the effort to achieve a healthy weight, when should weight loss surgery be considered?
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LiveSmart: Noting Early Signs is Crucial with Multiple Sclerosis
When people hear the words “multiple sclerosis” (MS), they generally envision a severe disease with serious, debilitating symptoms. However, the effects of MS can vary widely, depending on the individual.