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LiveSmart: Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) at Albany Memorial Hospital

July 6, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

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

June 28, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

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

June 21, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

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!

June 15, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

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 7, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

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

May 31, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

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

May 24, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

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?

May 17, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

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

May 3, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

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.

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LiveSmart: Tummy Troubles? It Could Be IBS

April 26, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

As many as 1 in 5 American adults experience signs and symptoms of IBS. You may know someone with the diagnosis, or may even be curious if symptoms you are experiencing could be IBS.

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