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A graduate of SUNY Oswego, Benita earned her MS and DPS/ Bioethics from the Alden March Bioethics Institute at Albany Medical College.
She worked in commercial TV news for 40 years earning an NY Emmy, NYS Broadcasters Award, International Radio and TV Award and has been recognized by the American Heart Association, American Lung Association, American Society of Anesthesiologists Media Award and many other honors. Benita’s work has taken her around the world and across the U.S. She anchored the top rated 6 pm and 5 pm news at WNYT in Albany, NY. Benita also hosted the long running HEALTH LINK program at WMHT- PBS. She co-hosts the podcast EVERYTHING THEATER and writes about health for a number of local magazines/newspapers.
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.
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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
Daily Stretching – A Key Part of A Good Fitness Routine
Be Prepared: Have a Plan in Place for Winter Emergencies
Understanding the Importance of Occupational Therapy
Counting Calories? Nine Tips to Handle Your Hunger in 2025
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Consider It Practice, Not Failure: Try Quitting Smoking in 2025
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Counting Calories? Nine Tips to Handle Your Hunger in 2025
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