Wellness – Page 54 – St. Peter's Health Partners News

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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LiveSmart: Live Smarter – Take Time to Read Aloud to Kids

April 19, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

There are few more-rewarding experiences for parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles – even older siblings – than snuggling up with a child and reading a good book! These sessions beginning with birth and continuing through at least kindergarten have benefits beyond quality time.

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LiveSmart: Document Your Healthcare Decisions For Peace of Mind

April 12, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). Have you taken the time to document your healthcare decisions?

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LiveSmart: Vaccinations Protect Children From Birth Through Adolescence

April 5, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released updated pediatric immunization schedules for 2017.

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LiveSmart — Journey Through the Body THIS WEEKEND at Crossgates Mall!

March 29, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

St. Peter’s Health Partners will host its 18th annual Journey Through The Body© on Friday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, April 1, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Crossgates Mall.

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LiveSmart: You Are What You Eat

March 22, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

Researchers and medical professionals have long suspected the types of food Americans eat play a role in the rising number of individuals battling obesity and diabetes. New scientific evidence explains why.

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LiveSmart: Medical Alert Technology Enhances Safety for Seniors at Home and On-the-Go

March 15, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

For independent seniors, the ability to summon help at the time of a fall is critical to keeping an emergency from turning into a tragedy. A medical alert system can offer seniors and their families the peace of mind that help is just a button push away.

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LiveSmart: Planning for Care After a Hospital Stay is Critical for Seniors

March 9, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

Recovery from an injury or illness, particularly for seniors, can often be a long journey. Family involvement is very important at this stage, as there are a number of considerations when planning post-discharge care.

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