YOUR GUIDE TO

Living Smarter and Happier in 2026

Amidst all of life’s obstacles, your health is your most valuable asset. Though at times it may feel like we can do it all, to know our limits when it comes to overworking ourselves is essential to maintaining overall wellbeing. Choosing St. Peter’s Health Partners means tapping into a well-rounded network of providers that fit every patient’s care plan. Stay up to date on trends in health, meaningful stories from members of the community, and resources to ensure you can LiveSmart and stay healthy.

This Month's Latest News

from LiveSmart

Living Smarter and Happier in 2026

This Month's Latest News

Seniors at Home and On-The-Go Find Peace of Mind with Medical Alert Technology

Prepare for the Pollen – 5 Steps to Fight Spring Allergies

Colon Cancer – 6 Tips to Lower Your Risk

Benita Zahn, DPS, NBC-HWC, CHWC

Health & Wellness Coach

Health Beat

LiveSmart

Heart Skipping a Beat? 5 Warning Signs it Could be AFib

Could that Pain be an Aortic Aneurysm? 5 Symptoms to Watch

Anxious Patients Benefit from Supervised Cardiac Rehabilitation

Six Steps to Manage Your Blood Pressure for Better Health

Cervical Cancer – After Diagnosis, What Comes Next?

Blood Draws and Testing – What You Need to Know

Know Where to Go to Receive Prompt Care for Respiratory Illness

When Snow Has Got to Go – Exercise Caution During Snow Removal

Meet Your 2026 Fitness Goal – Fuel Your Workouts!

Give the Gift of Health – Help a New Generation Toss Aside an Old, Familiar Addiction

Season’s Stretchings! Two Techniques to Alleviate Holiday Hand Pain

8 Tips to Help Maintain Sobriety During the Holiday Season

3 Steps to Improve Your Health This Holiday Season

10 Tips for Visiting Loved Ones in the Hospital During the Holidays

Great American Smokeout: Get Ready for a Healthier Life

Closing Up a Wound – Which Option is Best?

Get Screened this Lung Cancer Awareness Month – It Could Save Your Life

Seven Tips to Help Kids Have a Healthy, Happy Halloween

Fall Risk Increases as You Age: Three Steps to Minimize the Risk

Remember Your Mammogram this October – Early Detection Saves Lives

Bridging Health and Healing: Providing Support to Victims of Domestic Violence

Prepare Now for Anticipated Severe 2025-26 Flu Season

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month; St. Peter’s Offers Resources for Those in Need

Early Detection with PSA Screening is Key to Prostate Cancer Survival

SPARC Offers a Roadmap of Support for Those Struggling with Substance Use Disorder

Autumn is the Season of Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Falling Leaves … And Seasonal Allergies

Sidelined by Elbow Pain? Follow Four Steps to Recovery

Looking for a Physician? Do Your Research to Ensure a Good Fit

Avoid the Rush – Schedule Back-to-School Vaccinations and Physicals

Healthy U! College Essentials For New and Returning Students

Breastfeeding is Bestfeeding for Lifelong Health and Wellness

Don’t Get Sidelined this Summer – Get the Right Care to Recover from Sports Injuries

Four Essential Tips for Safer Bike Rides this Summer

Is Your World Spinning? It Could be Vertigo

Remember Food Safety for a Happy, Delicious Fourth of July!

The Four Things You Need to Know When You Need Orthopedic Care

The 9 Things Parents Need to Say During Graduation Party Season

Preparing for Fatherhood – Supporting Mom and Baby

Avoid a Trip to the ER This Summer – Work, Play and Celebrate Safely!

Removing Barriers to Treat, Support Those with Mental Illness

Communication is Key to Healing, Wellness – The Role of Speech and Language Therapy

A Salute to Nurses – Celebrating the Power of Nursing

The Doula Difference in Childbirth

Female Puberty – When to Start Seeing an OB/GYN

Adolescents and Online Dating: Keeping Them Safe in a Virtual Environment

Innovative CenteringPregnancy Program Provides Enhanced Support to Expectant Parents

LSVT BIG – Specialized Parkinson’s Therapy Improves Mobility, Quality of Life

Healing the Entire Person: Why Trauma-Informed Care Matters

When Life Gives You Lemons – Take Easy Steps to Reduce Kidney Stone Risk

Diagnosing Autism: A Team Effort with Parents, Pediatricians

Acquired Brain Injury: Long-Term Effects and the Road to Recovery

6 Tips to Lower Your Colon Cancer Risk

Heart Skipping a Beat? 5 Warning Signs it Could be AFib

A Gender Gap Persists in Awareness, Prevention of Heart Disease in Women

Cardiac Rehabilitation – Strengthening Your Heart at Any Age

Understanding Your Numbers – Heart Health and Blood Pressure

Consider It Practice, Not Failure: Try Quitting Smoking in 2025

Fighting Pain in Your Neck? It Could Be Your Tech

Counting Calories? Nine Tips to Handle Your Hunger in 2025

Understanding the Importance of Occupational Therapy: Rehabilitation and Adapting to Change

Be Prepared: Have a Plan in Place for Winter Emergencies

Daily Stretching – A Key Part of A Good Fitness Routine

Managing Stress and Seasonal Affective Disorder: Support for a Healthier Holiday Season

Don’t Let a Fall Sideline Your Holiday Plans

Celebrating Holiday Cheer While Maintaining Sobriety

Ready to read more from SPHP? View our stories from 2024.

LiveSmart is made possible by support from St. Peter's Health Partners, with promotional services and design provided by the Times Union, and editorial contributions from Health Coach Benita Zahn and other community groups.