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LiveSmart: Keep the Scares Fun this Halloween — Be Safe!
This Saturday is the big night — Halloween! Before you head out, a few simple precautions can make sure everyone has a safe and fun time.
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LiveSmart: Exercise Key to Healthy, Happy Brain
Exercise boosts brain power. It also increases oxygen to the brain, which promotes the growth of brain tissue and tiny vessels that keep our thinking sharp.
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LiveSmart: 3D Mammography Another Tool in Battle Against Breast Cancer
3-D mammography offers greater diagnostic accuracy, as radiologists can scroll through layers of breast tissue to rule out issues and identify cancers.
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LiveSmart: Keep it Clean — Exercise Proper Hand Washing
You count on your hands every day to do your dirty – as well as your clean – work. In between the dirty and the clean it’s important to wash your hands.
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LiveSmart: Adult Day Care Offers Safety and Stimulation Away from Home
It can be challenging for caregivers to ensure seniors are reaping the benefits of a strong social network outside the home. An adult day program can help.
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LiveSmart: Get Your Shot Soon to Fight the Flu
Hygiene is key to fighting the flu, but the best prevention against the flu is to get vaccinated.
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LiveSmart: Medical Alert Technology Enhances Safety for Seniors
For seniors at home and on-the-go, the ability to summon help at the time of a fall is critical to keeping an emergency from turning into a tragedy.
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LiveSmart: Keep Tobacco Out of Your Mouth to Avoid Oral Cancer
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, more than 43,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year.
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LiveSmart: Safety on the Playground Makes for More Fun
Adult supervision and knowledge is the most important factor in preventing a good number of playground falls and injuries.
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LiveSmart: Be Alert for a Local Menace — Deer Ticks
The Hudson Valley, including the Capital Region, has among the highest incidence of Lyme disease in the nation. LiveSmart offers tips on avoiding ticks.