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LiveSmart: Allergies – Prepare for the Pollen in the Air

September 21, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, one in five Americans suffers from allergies. Earlier identification and treatment can eliminate seasons of discomfort, as well as many associated health issues.

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LiveSmart: Alleviate COPD Symptoms With Pulmonary Rehab

September 14, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

You feel your chest getting tight and every time you inhale you hear a tell-tale wheeze. You feel like you’re gasping for air, but yet you still can’t breathe. You could be one of the millions of Americans with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

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LiveSmart: Hearing Aids Offer Assistance in Transition From Impairment

September 7, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

Hearing loss is usually gradual and painless; as a result, it’s easy for many people to ignore. It is critical to address the issue as soon as possible, to circumvent the numerous social, cognitive and health effects of delaying treatment.

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LiveSmart: Back to School — Are Your Kids Vaccinated?

August 31, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

Labor Day means most schools are back in session next week, so this is your final chance to make sure the students in your life are up to date on their vaccinations before they start.

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LiveSmart: Preparation Key to Maintaining Good Health in College

August 24, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

For most parents, sending their child off to college fills them with a mixture of pride and worry – how will they do without you right by their side? A good place to start is to pack the student a well-stocked first-aid kit.

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LiveSmart: Plantar Fasciitis: Patience is the Key to Recovery

August 18, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

If you have a stabbing pain on the bottom part of your heel when you take your first step out of bed in the morning, you know about plantar fasciitis. But how best to treat it? LiveSmart shares tips to get you back on your feet.

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LiveSmart: Fun in the Water, Safety First

August 10, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

While part of summer is making memories at local lakes and ponds, swimming holes and pools, making sure the memories are good ones means putting safety first.

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LiveSmart: Sibling Dynamics Good Practice for Adult Relationships

July 27, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

Next to parents, one of the strongest influences in a child’s development is their relationship with a brother or sister. How to navigate that sometimes-rocky relationship can be a challenge.

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LiveSmart: SPHP and Capital Roots Collaborate for Healthy Communities

July 20, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

The New York State Department of Health recently awarded St. Peter’s Health Partners and Capital Roots two grants to work collaboratively to advance multiple health initiatives across the Capital Region.

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LiveSmart: Bone Density Scan – When is the Right Time?

July 13, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

It is estimated as many as 54 million Americans have osteoporosis and low bone mass. A good way to determine if your bones have become porous is through a bone density scan. But what test is best, and where should you go? LiveSmart takes a look.

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