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Is Your Insurance Company Really Competitive on Costs?

July 28, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Is Your Insurance Company Really Competitive on Costs?
Maybe Not …
Courtesy DATCU Credit Union, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
A little green reptile with a foreign accent, a talking duck, and other mascots certainly do a good job of generating attention for big insurance companies. They are quite clever, but the real question remains – Do these companies really save folks money on their insurance? Do you really believe a silly green animal? […]

What is this thing called, “Asthma?

July 13, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

What is this thing called, “Asthma?”
By Andrew Anderson, PA-C, Texoma and Denton LIVING WELL Magazines
“Asthma!” A word feared by some and misunderstood by so many more. Asthma is a condition that is characterized by wheezing, coughing, and struggling for breath. There is a saying in medicine: “all that wheezes is not asthma.” […]

WHAT YOU CANNOT SEE – CAN HURT YOU

June 29, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

WHAT YOU CANNOT SEE – CAN HURT YOU!
Courtesy Breathe Better Duct Cleaning, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
In today’s air tight homes, indoor air quality is a growing concern. Most household dust contains, dust mites, mold, mildew, pollen and animal dander. Many of these contaminants are re-circulated through the central air systems in most homes and can aggravate the symptoms of asthma and allergies. […]

Key Things to Know About Probate When a Loved One Dies

June 14, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Key Things to Know About Probate When a Loved One Dies
By Lori A. Leu & Erin W. Peirce, Texas LIVING WELL Magazines
Have you ever heard someone ask whether a Will or an estate has been “probated,” and wondered, “What is probate?” The term “probate” refers to the judicial procedure wherein a Will is proven to be valid. Over time, the term “probate” has evolved to refer to the legal process in which the estate (everything owned at the time of death) of a deceased person, called the “decedent” is administered, whether or not the person had a Will. […]

Is Your Homecare Provider “Paying For Your Vote?”

June 12, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Is Your Homecare Provider “Paying For Your Vote?”
By Michael Fife, A.C.T. Home Health, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Ethics is a hot topic today for many industries, and healthcare providers are under the microscope more than ever before. Because of the intensely competitive nature of our economy, many homecare providers are seeking new and innovative ways to gain market share. […]

Glaucoma Nuts & Bolts

June 9, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Glaucoma Nuts & Bolts
Courtesy Advanced Eye Care, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Glaucoma is an eye disease that slowly and painlessly steals away your sight. Glaucoma is called the silent thief of sight because it has no symptoms—it does not make your eyes red or cause pain, but it is the second leading cause of blindness in the U.S. Half of the people who have glaucoma are unaware they have the disease and are going blind.
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Honoring our Past by Preparing for the Future

June 6, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Honoring our Past by Preparing for the Future
By Katrina McPherson, BS, LNHA, Good Samaritan-Denton Village, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Good Samaritan Society (GSS) began in a six-room rented house in rural North Dakota in 1922 and is now the nation’s largest not-for-profit provider of senior care and services, serving 27,000 people in over 240 locations. […]

The Benefits of Robotic Gynecological Surgery

June 5, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Robotic Gynecological Surgery
By Antonio Asis, MD, FACOG, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

The advanced technology of robotic surgery has resulted in vast improvements in gynecological procedures to treat uterine fibroids, endometriosis and other gynecologic conditions that can cause painful, heavy menstrual flow and infertility. This minimally invasive surgery offers many benefits. […]

How to handle postnasal drip – Dr. Russell J. Otto

May 4, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Postnasal Drip
By Russell J. Otto, MD, FACS, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Postnasal drip is a condition that can be a normal occurrence or reflect a variety of abnormal conditions. The membranes that line the nose and sinuses produce a mildly sticky, watery liquid called mucus. […]

How to live life to the fullest – Good Samaritan Society, LIVING WELL Magazine

April 4, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Living Life to the Fullest

Courtesy Good Samaritan Society – Lake Forest Village, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

Looking for something more rewarding than just amenities and maintenance-free living? The Good Samaritan Society – Lake Forest Village’s senior living options offer the opportunity to enjoy retirement in the privacy of your own apartment, twinhome or duplex, but with all the benefits that come with being a part of a caring community. […]