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LiveSmart: Trick or Treat! Think Safety for a Healthy, Happy Halloween

October 30, 2024 Robert Webster Jr.

While many parents worry about their kids over-indulging on Halloween, the fact is most injuries that send kids to emergency departments on this holiday have nothing to do with candy.

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LiveSmart: Reclaim Your Health – Is a Metabolic Weight Loss Program Right for You?

October 30, 2024 Robert Webster Jr.

There are a multitude of treatment options for obesity including dieting, exercise programs, weight loss medications, and surgery. But which combination may be right for you?

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LiveSmart: Life After Surviving Breast Cancer – What Comes Next?

October 22, 2024 Robert Webster Jr.

When a cancer diagnosis is delivered, the individual receiving it often hears nothing but “I have cancer.” Words like these can be overwhelming, but preparing for what comes next can make all the difference.

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LiveSmart: What’s in a Blood Test?

October 10, 2024 Robert Webster Jr.

Blood tests are one of the most important tools health care providers use to get a snapshot of your health; our lab team breaks down exactly why.

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LiveSmart: Helping Seniors Breathe Easier this Respiratory Illness Season

October 3, 2024 Robert Webster Jr.

The time to be vaccinated is NOW to build up the required immunity before the respiratory illness season kicks into high gear in November.

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LiveSmart: Germ and Illness Fighting 101 – WASH YOUR HANDS!

September 19, 2024 Robert Webster Jr.

We are in prime “germ sharing” time. It’s important to remember, and remind the children in your life, that washing your hands is still the gold standard and best defense against illness.

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