Treating Patients Suffering from Pain
By Donna S. Barsky, D.Ph., R.Ph., TexasStar Pharmacy, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
Pain is the number one reason any of us go to see the doctor. Shockingly, recent reports have found that drug related deaths fueled by an increase in prescription narcotic overdoses now outnumber traffic fatalities in the U.S. […]
Have You Received the Best Legal Advice?
By Craig Watson, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Harry is a 78-year-old man whose beloved wife has had dementia for years. The couple’s children, while supportive, do not live near enough to help. […]
When’s the right time for a hearing evaluation?
Probably sooner than you think
By Lynn P. Creel, M.C.D., CCC-A, Director and Founder of Creel Hearing Center, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
As the old story goes, there’s good news and bad news about hearing loss. […]
Help Me With My Lighting…
By Tony Alt, ARA Gallery and Interiors, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
When choosing the right lighting design and style, choices are plentiful. Deciding between incandescent, halogen, and LED can become an overwhelming task. Hopefully this article will help in your next lighting adventure. […]
How to Break Exercise Plateau
By Dan Rockvoan, BMI, CPT-CI, CPT-NASM, CES-NASM, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
Are you stuck in a plateau? When progress towards building cardio, muscle, or weight loss stops, it is called a plateau. A plateau occurs when there is too much repetitive exercise. Because our bodies adapt quickly to the same exercise routines, variables must be changed periodically to keep the body in a state of motion and muscle confusion, thus resulting in continued progress. […]
Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement? Which Is Right for Me?
By Tucker Thompson, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C) are funded in part by the government, paying “preset” amounts to insurance companies offering them. Factors determining any monthly premium you pay include the rate set by each company, your county, the government reimbursement, and if a drug plan is attached. […]
Neuropathy and the B Vitamins
By Katharine Leppard, MD, Medical Rehabilitation Specialists, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Peripheral neuropathy is a dysfunction of the nerves, typically affecting the feet first, that can cause a variety of symptoms including numbness, pain and balance problems. This condition affects 20 million Americans, yet many people have never heard of it. […]
The Role of the Long-Term Acute Care Hospital
Courtesy Select Specialty Hospital, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine
What is a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital?
Long-term acute care hospitals provide medical care to critically ill patients with complex conditions over an extended period of time. […]
Thinking of moving – don’t panic
By Karen Knight, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Many times when people think about moving they become overwhelmed with thinking of all that moving entails. Taking the time to break down the components involved with a move can make the process much easier. […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis: What to Expect
By Sarah Sebetka, Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease, in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue, specifically synovium—the thin membrane that lines the joints. When attacked, fluid builds up in the joints causing inflammation and pain. […]
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