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Avere Healthcare Clinic asks "Who will take care of senior citizens?" – LIVING WELL Magazine

February 1, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Who Will Take Care of Senior Citizens?
Courtesy Avere Healthcare Clinic, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Statistics show that most Medicare recipients don’t understand what Medicare is all about. This leads to frustration, which causes seniors to likely defer preventative care and skip necessary doctor’s visits. The average senior doesn’t know when they need a colonoscopy, and most certainly aren’t particularly eager to find out! […]

Dr. Isaac Eliaz on the best foods for a good night's sleep – Akron LIVING WELL Magazine

January 30, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Best Foods for a Good Night’s Sleep

By Dr. Isaac Eliaz, Akron LIVIN WELL Magazine
What you eat can drastically affect how you sleep, so in order to get a good night’s rest, it is essential to choose foods that calm your mind and body rather than those that stimulate you. Certain types of foods will naturally promote rest and relaxation, particularly those that contain tryptophan – the amino acid that the body uses to make serotonin, the neurotransmitter that slows nerve activity within your brain.
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MercyCare Physicians on Thyroid Awareness Month – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 26, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Get Your Neck Checked-January is Thyroid Awareness Month

Courtesy MercyCare Physicians, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
As many as 27 million Americans may be affected by thyroid disorders, although more than half remain undiagnosed. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck. Your thyroid gland helps control your body’s metabolism as well as the function of many important organs, including your heart, brain, liver, kidneys and skin. […]

Physicians' Clinic of Iowa talks multidisciplinary cancer care – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 11, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Multidisciplinary Cancer Care
Courtesy Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa, Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa
A diagnosis of cancer is stressful enough. Having to coordinate appointments, determining who to consult with, and worrying about whether you are getting the proper treatment only adds to that stress. […]

Laureate Medical Group: Patients come first – LIVING WELL Magazine

October 3, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Patients Come First at Laureate Medical Group

Courtesy Laureate Medical Group, North Atlanta LIVING WELL Magazine
Providing the highest quality medical care for patients has always come first at Laureate Medical Group. But the practice’s reputation has been built on a more fundamental philosophy: provide excellent medical care and do it with sincere compassion. […]

Dr. Diana Ghelber on Depression – LIVING WELL Magazine

October 1, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Depression: short facts about a long-term devastating disease
New non-invasive, drug-free treatments for depression are showing promise for working with the areas of the brain that regulate mood
By Dr. Diana Ghelber, LIVING WELL Magazine
As you rush out the door to meet up with the girls, you get a brief text message from Jen saying that she will not be coming. Another headache, again! […]

MercyCare Physicians on The Power in Prevention – LIVING WELL Magazine

September 30, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

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. […]

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

September 25, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

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. […]

James L. West Center on preparing for the unexpected – LIVING WELL Magazine

September 7, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Prepare for the Unexpected: What You Should Know About Alzheimer’s

By Susan A. Farris, LNFA; Fellow, American College of Healthcare Administrators, LIVING WELL Magazine
If you believe that a member of your family has Alzheimer’s disease, prepare for the unexpected and find out what you can do to make his or her life as comfortable and enriching as possible. […]

Summa Physicians Inc. on living well with heart failure – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 29, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

LIVING Well with Heart Failure

By Joseph Rinaldi, M.D., Summa Physicians Inc., Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
An estimated 5.8 million Americans are living with heart failure (HF) right now – and about 675,000 new cases are being diagnosed each year. As the U.S. population ages, these numbers are expected to increase. […]