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LiveSmart: Brushing Up On Good Dental Health Critical for Seniors

February 24, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.
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.

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LiveSmart: Pets and Good Health Go Together!

February 22, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.
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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LiveSmart: Understanding Chest Pain – Know The Signs

February 11, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.
Chest pain can occur from a number of causes including heartburn, muscle strain, a sports injury, or asthma. When in doubt, assume the pain is related to your heart until proven otherwise, especially if you are experiencing pain that you have never felt before.

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LiveSmart: Cholesterol – When is the Right Time to Start Screening?

February 3, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently issued a new recommendation that all kids should be screened for high cholesterol at their annual well-child visits — not only those who might be at increased risk. The change ireflects concerns about the growing epidemic of obesity in children.

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LiveSmart: Poison Ingestion is an EMERGENCY

January 27, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.
Parents, guardians, grandparents, and caregivers: Take a moment, right now, and add the Poison Control Center number (1-800-222-1222) as a contact in your smartphone. Having it readily available can save precious minutes in an emergency.

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LiveSmart: Teen Dating Violence — Know The Signs

January 20, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.
Dating violence can happen anywhere to any teen in a romantic, dating, or sexual relationship. The time to discuss the issue with the teens in your life in before they start dating.

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LiveSmart: Stay Connected, Stay Informed with St. Peter’s MyHealth

January 13, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.
Patients of St. Peter’s Health Partners can access MyHealth, a free, secure online patient portal that provids 24/7 online access to their health information from St. Peter’s Health Partners hospitals.

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LiveSmart: Prone Breast Radiation Therapy May Be Best for Some Patients

January 6, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.
Some patients may be better served receiving radiation treatments in the prone position (lying face down) when they receive radiation to their breast tissue.

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LiveSmart: New Year’s Resolution – Kicking the Smoking Habit

December 30, 2015 Angela Yu
Want a fresh start to the new year? Make a new year’s resolution to quit smoking in 2016! The St. Mary’s Center for Health Programs and Promotion offers education and support to help you quit successfully.

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LiveSmart: Knowing Your Family Health History Can Mean a Healthier Future

December 10, 2015 Robert Webster Jr.
Not just curly hair, eye color, and dimples get passed on in families — know your medical lineage to ensure long-term health and well-being.

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