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The Data Driven Life

The Data Driven Life
By Meg Duggan, Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine
We’ve all driven by those portable roadside digital signs that show the speed we’re driving. The vast majority of us react the same way, by tapping our brakes, checking our own speedometers and slowing down. These roadside signs are part of a feedback loop, a profoundly effective tool for changing behaviors. […]

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Your Body Needs Alkaline Antioxidant Water

Your Body Needs Alkaline Antioxidant Water
By Danny Burke, Hydration Corporation, New Orleans & Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
The Secret’s Out: It’s the Water! For almost 20 years I’ve been trying to achieve optimal health for both me and my family. I focused on diet and exercise and made sure I drank plenty of water. […]

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Boomer Bodies: Coping with the Changes

Boomer Bodies: Coping with the Changes
Preventing injuries as you age
By Dr. Eldon Hopkins, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine
Seventy-nine million Americans who were born from 1946 to 1964 have changed the face of American culture, and time and age are starting to catch up with them. […]

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Extra Support and End-of-Life Care for the Entire Family Unit

Extra Support and End-of-Life Care for the Entire Family Unit
By Sarah Goodman, CSW, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
Life is made up of moments and the collection of moments is what forms a memory. As we all journey through life we experience more moments, and these moments seem to become more precious as the inevitable limitations of life approach. […]

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Portrait art through the generations

Portrait Art THROUGH THE Generations
Inspiration in a photographer’s garden

Courtesy The Kelly Gallery, Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine
Creating portrait art in her stunning gardens in Stilwell, Kansas, for over 23 years, Kelly Daniels, of The Kelly Gallery, has captured many generations of families and become an icon in the Midwest. […]

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The “dollar cost averaging” approach to wealth building

The “dollar cost averaging” approach to wealth building
Courtesy Strategic Financial Partners, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Slowly but surely wins the race. That’s the moral to the story about the tortoise and the hare. A similar approach, when applied to wealth accumulation, is known as dollar cost averaging. Though not the most glamorous way to increase your net worth, dollar cost averaging may be an effective asset-building strategy, especially when dealing with today’s volatile markets. […]

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Living well with arthritis: treatments advancing for surgical and nonsurgical approaches

Living Well with Arthritis

Treatments advancing for surgical and nonsurgical approaches

Courtesy American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
People who have arthritis describe the symptoms as painful, discouraging and debilitating. These symptoms disrupt the flow and balance of your life and make an active life difficult. […]

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How to find qualified caregivers for your loved ones

Tough Decisions
Finding qualified caregivers for your loved ones
By Linda DeGraffenreid, Unlimited Care, LIVING WELL Magazines (Texas markets)
Today, there are many options for you to consider when the time comes that a loved one can no longer function at a level of independence that maintains their current health and safety in their present environment. […]

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Get your home in shape for warmer weather

Spring is here!
Get your home in shape for warmer weather
By Steve Vaughan, Victory Services, Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine
Along with the beautiful blooms, balmy weather and open windows comes the need for spring cleaning and repairs, the chance to prepare for saving money during the summer to come and the opportunity to learn some valuable information about service providers.
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Acupuncture for migraine relief

Acupuncture for Migraine Relief

By Ashley Miller, MSTOM, ACA, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
Chronic migraine headache is a serious affliction that affects millions of Americans. A migraine is usually described as an intense, throbbing pain, often accompanied by nausea, diarrhea, and sensitivity to light and sound. These episodes can last anywhere from hours to days, often rendering the person unable to continue with their normal daily routine. […]