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LiveSmart: Put ‘Training for a 5K’ on Your Fall To-Do List

October 5, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

Running local 5K races through the crisp autumn air amid the changing leaves can be a delightful experience and great reward for starting and maintaining a training regimen. Here are a few tips to get you on the right path!

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LiveSmart: Lifestyle Choices, New Technologies Can Help with Lower Back Pain

September 20, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

Back pain is an all-too-familiar problem for many Americans. Chances are, if you don’t have it now, you will eventually.

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LiveSmart: The Original Face Time – The Family Meal Table

September 14, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

Most American families are searching for ways to spend more time together and what better way to do so than preparing and sitting down together to a family meal?

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LiveSmart: Peanut Allergies Continue to Rise in U.S.

September 7, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

Peanut allergies among children in the United States continue to soar – what’s the cause and what precautions should you take?

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LiveSmart: Routines Can Smooth the Bumps in Transition Back to School

August 30, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

Going back to school can be filled with both excitement and anxiety for parents and children, especially younger students. Getting back into a routine BEFORE school starts is the key to making those first days of school less painful.

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LiveSmart: The Importance of Proper Wound Care

August 23, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

Persons with chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart failure, lymphedema, peripheral artery disease, hypertension or a compromised immune system may find their wounds are slower to heal. When is it time to see a doctor?

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LiveSmart: Looking for a Career? Think Health Care!

August 17, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

If you’re just starting out work or considering changing fields, a rewarding and challenging career in health care may be what you’re seeking.

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LiveSmart: Remember First Aid Kit, Immunizations When Heading Off to College

August 17, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

Along with their smart phones and laptops, students should bring basic first aid kits as another step toward living independently. And make sure their immunizations are up-to-date!

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LiveSmart: Time to Update Kids’ Recommended Vaccinations

August 10, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

With kids heading back to school in just a few short weeks, now is the time to think about back-to-school supplies, maybe getting some new sneakers, and ensuring your child is up-to-date on their vaccines.

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LiveSmart: Baby Cafés Provide Support, Community for Breastfeeding Moms

August 3, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

New Baby Cafés in Troy and Schenectady will provide pregnant and breastfeeding mothers a comfortable environment to relax, learn more about breastfeeding, and socialize with other moms.

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