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Getting to the Heart of the Matter: New Screening Could Be Life-saver for Denton County Seniors–Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton

Courtesy Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton A new preventative screening offered by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton is tailor-made to citizens of Denton County with heart. This service is offered through the Heart Health Center, […]

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Reverse Mortgages Help You Enjoy a Better Lifestyle

Reverse mortgages are an excellent financial tool to enhance your senior lifestyle by maximizing one of your greatest resources to remain as independent as possible. With this low interest loan, you can use the tax free money that you have in the equity of your home to reduce bills, pay for medical expenses, take a nice vacation or just enjoy life. […]

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Where Has Great Customer Service Gone?––DATCU Credit Union

I’m sure there are still quite a few of us around who enjoyed The Andy Griffith Show. The show gave us everyday insight into the life of widowed sheriff Andy Griffith, his son Opie, Aunt Bea, and Andy’s sidekick Barney Fife in the fictional town of Mayberry. It was a simple time and many of us identified with Andy, his family, and the values of the times. Recently, as I sat and nostalgically watched old re-runs, it occurred to me that a whole lot has changed. My mind immediately thought of good, old-fashioned customer service. […]

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The Buddy System –– Mulkey Mason

The Buddy System
Courtesy Mulkey Mason, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

How many of us remember as little children being told “hold my hand while we cross the street” or “don’t go out there all alone?” These words of advice will stay with us our entire lifetime. […]

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STRAIGHT TEETH IN ONLY 6 MONTHS

STRAIGHT TEETH IN ONLY 6 MONTHS
By Norman J. Pomerance, DDS., Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

Patients put off straightening their teeth for many reasons including, the extended time they need to wear braces, the cost, possible discomfort and the uncosmetic look of the braces themselves. […]

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Strokes: It could happen to you or a loved one

Strokes: It could happen to you or a loved one
Courtesy Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

A stroke occurs in the United States every four seconds, which means that by the time you finish reading this article, four people will have experienced this potentially life-changing event. […]

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Dry Eyes and the Cornea

Dry Eyes and the Cornea
Courtesy Advanced Eye Care Center, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

Dry or irritated eyes can be a symptom of a tear disorder that limits the ability to protect the cornea and eye surface. The symptoms can vary and may include sandy or gritty eyes, burning, soreness and eye fatigue. Each person may respond differently to this irregularity in the tears. Patients may not know the severity of the damage to the cornea and ocular surface by symptoms alone. […]

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The Benefits of Vitamin B12

The Benefits of Vitamin B12
Courtesy Avere Healthcare Clinic
Are you feeling tired, or do you lack the energy to do all you want to do? This could possibly be a result of a deficiency of the energy boosting nutrient called vitamin B12. […]