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Physicians' Clinic of Iowa–Hematology & Oncology on a breakthrough cancer therapy

September 7, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Physicians' Clinic of Iowa–Hematology & Oncology on a breakthrough cancer therapy

Local Men Are Among First in Iowa to Receive Breakthrough Cancer Therapy

Men living with advanced prostate cancer now have an innovative treatment option new to Iowa, and now at Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa—Hematology & Oncology.

Courtesy Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa—Hematology & Oncology, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in the U.S. and the third most common cancer worldwide. […]

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Northlake Periodontics discusses periodontal disease – LIVING WELL Magazine

September 5, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Northlake Periodontics discusses periodontal disease – LIVING WELL Magazine

I Had No Idea Periodontal Disease Is Linked to . . .

Courtesy Northlake Periodontics, LLC., Northlake Periodontics, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine

You may be aware of stories in the news recently that link periodontal disease to heart disease, stroke, diabetes and low-birthweight babies. Research shows that having periodontal disease can put you at risk for conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, certain cancers and kidney disease. […]

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Strategic Financial Partners on minimizing interest rate risk in retirement income portfolios – LIVING WELL Magazine

September 4, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Strategic Financial Partners on minimizing interest rate risk in retirement income portfolios – LIVING WELL Magazine

Minimizing interest rate risk in retirement income portfolios

Courtesy Strategic Financial Partners, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Fixed income investments such as bonds often hold a prominent place in the portfolios of investors looking for retirement income. […]

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River Region Hospice on Excellence in Bereavement Care – LIVING WELL Magazine

September 3, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on River Region Hospice on Excellence in Bereavement Care – LIVING WELL Magazine

Hospice: Excellence in Bereavement Care

Avis LaGrange MSW, LCSW, CHA, Community Educator, River Region Hospice, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
River Region Hospice understands that losing someone you love is a life altering experience. Each of us journey through this process we commonly call grief in our own way and at our own pace. […]

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Lacombe Nursing Centre on Dysphagia – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 29, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Lacombe Nursing Centre on Dysphagia – LIVING WELL Magazine

Lacombe Nursing Centre on Dysphagia
By Samantha R. Young, MCD CCC/SLP, Program Manager, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
Dysphagia is a medical term used to diagnose a swallowing disorder. By definition, dysphagia is an impaired swallowing ability, resulting from disease or damage to the cranial nerves or brainstem. […]

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Orthotic & Prosthetic Specialists, Inc., on the benefits of prosthetic devices – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 28, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Orthotic & Prosthetic Specialists, Inc., on the benefits of prosthetic devices – LIVING WELL Magazine

Are you ready to walk?

The benefits of prosthetic devices!
By Michael Relle, CPO/FAAOP, Orthotic & Prosthetic Specialists, Inc., Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine

Prosthetics is the branch of medicine that deals with evaluating, designing, fabricating, fitting and delivering a prosthesis or artificial body part. […]

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Innovative Aesthetics Medical Spa & Laser Center on "It's shorts season; do you like what you see?" – LIVING WELL MAGAZINE

August 21, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Innovative Aesthetics Medical Spa & Laser Center on "It's shorts season; do you like what you see?" – LIVING WELL MAGAZINE

It’s shorts season; do you like what you see?

Courtney Albritton, PA-C, MPA Clinical Director, Innovative Aesthetics Medical Spa & Laser Center, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
It’s summer time, do you find yourself wearing pants despite the heat and humidity, or wearing longer capris just so you can avoid wearing shorts? Or do you typically find ways to cover up your legs because you don’t like what you see if you answered yes, there may be treatments available that you have been unaware of. […]