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MercyCare Physicians on The Power in Prevention – LIVING WELL Magazine

The Power in Prevention

Courtesy MercyCare Physicians, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
When Linda, a Cedar Rapids resident, came to MercyCare Marion for her annual physical with Dr. Arleen Zahn-Houser, she was feeling fine. Linda has been a patient of Dr. Zahn-Houser’s for years and together they’ve closely monitored her health. […]

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Chet Harrell from the Alzheimer's Association on the 2011 Walk to End Alzheimer's Disease on Oct. 15 – LIVING WELL Magazine

2011 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Disease

By Chet Harrell, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine

On October 15, 2011 hundreds of Northshore residents will unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions at the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s. In 2010 the Northshore Walk raised nearly $54,000, contributing to more than $42.2 million raised by participants nationwide for care, support and research efforts for those impacted by Alzheimer’s. […]

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Dorsey & Company on what you need to know about beneficiary designations – LIVING WELL Magazine

What You Need to Know About Beneficiary Designations

Courtesy Dorsey & Company, Inc., New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
When you think about estate planning, the first thing that may come to mind is your will or living trust. However, while these are valuable documents, they do not have any effect on the distribution of many of your important assets. […]

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Star Dental Systems on your two best friends – LIVING WELL Magazine

YOUR TWO BEST FRIENDS!
Courtesy Star Dental Systems, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Mary G. is an attractive woman in her early 60s. Her medical history shows nothing alarming. The history of her sporadic dental care, however, was evident upon examination and evaluation: cracked fillings, a couple of root canals and many lost teeth, in addition to a gum disease called periodontitis. […]

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HealthSouth on How to Survive and Thrive – LIVING WELL Magazine

Surviving and Thriving: How HealthSouth helped coma patient return to independence
By Kaci L. Eaves, LIVING WELL Magazine
Fifty-five-year-old Ray Bourque and his son run an air conditioning and refrigeration business in Katy, Texas, near Houston. Naturally, they stay pretty busy, seldom stopping for “down time.” […]

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Dr. Russel J. Otto on Heat Injury – LIVING WELL Magazine

Heat Injury

Russell J. Otto, MD, FACS, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Summertime brings with it the promise of warmer temperatures and outdoor activities. That combination can spell trouble if certain precautions are not taken. Injury due to the hot outdoor temperatures can easily occur. Knowing how to recognize a problem, being aware of contributing factors, and knowing what to do about it can be life saving. […]

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Notre Dame Hospice: The Archdiocese of New Orleans Provides a Continuum of Care – LIVING WELL Magazine

The Archdiocese of New Orleans Provides a Continuum of Care
By Susan Hanson, Notre Dame Hospice, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
Walter has lived all of his life in New Orleans. He is retired but active. He lives in the same house he has always lived in, the one where he and his wife raised four children. […]

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Dr. Israel Finger on choosing state-of-the-art dental implants – LIVING WELL Magazine

Dental Implants: Choose State-of-the-Art dentures

By Dr. Israel Finger, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine

Concerned about chewing an apple in public? Find it tough to chew steak? Dr. Israel Finger is a prosthodontist who is an expert at replacing teeth, including both dentures and implants. […]