Wellness

LiveSmart: When is Heartburn More Than Just Heartburn?

April 15, 2016

Please join us for a FREE patient education seminar -- When is Heartburn More than Just Heartburn? -- on Monday, April 25, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the Mercy Auditorium, St. Peter’s Hospital Campus, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany. Registration is required; call (877) 525-2227. [...]

LiveSmart: Journey Through the Body — April 8 & 9 at Crossgates Mall

April 6, 2016

St. Peter’s is hosting Journey Through The Body© on Friday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Crossgates Mall. [...]

LiveSmart: Screening & Early Detection Key with Colorectal Cancer

March 30, 2016

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, which makes it an ideal time to discuss the importance of screening and early detection in the treatment of colorectal cancer. [...]

Bringing Care to Homebound, Chronically Ill, and At-Risk Populations

March 29, 2016

Eddy Visiting Nurse Association, in partnership with St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, offers a Home Visiting Physician/Nurse Practioner program to address the care needs of homebound, chronically ill, and at-risk populations in their homes. [...]

LiveSmart: Holistic Approaches to Managing Pain and Rejuvenating Self

March 24, 2016

Educating ourselves about the roles of diet, emotional state, spiritual purpose, exercise, quality of life and stress can divert pain before it has the chance to emerge in our bodies. [...]

LiveSmart: Kids, Sleep and the Need to Unplug

March 16, 2016

The magnetic attraction between teenagers and their smart phones has been well-documented. But is that electronic love affair affecting teens' sleep and health? [...]

LiveSmart: Coffee and Caffeine – What’s the Buzz?

March 11, 2016

As many as 75 percent of Americans rely on coffee to get moving every single day. And the average coffee drinker consumes a little more than three cups a day to get their caffeine fix. But is it good for you? [...]

LiveSmart: Vaccination Offers Best Protection Against Influenza

March 2, 2016

With the New York State Department of Health announcement that influenza activity is currently prevalent in New York state, taking the necessary precautions to avoid the respiratory illness is critical. [...]

LiveSmart: Brushing Up On Good Dental Health Critical for Seniors

February 24, 2016

Seniors are generally more vulnerable to tooth decay and gum disease, in part because of many commonly used medications that cause dry mouth. This lack of saliva makes the mouth susceptible to infections and decay. [...]

LiveSmart: Pets and Good Health Go Together!

February 22, 2016

The pets we share our world with provide love, comfort, and companionship. And the bond between people and their pets has been shown to increase fitness, lower stress, and bring happiness to their owners. [...]

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