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Who’s Performing Your Surgery?

Who is Performing Your Surgery?

The Difference Between Board Certified Plastic Surgeons and those who Aren’t

Not all plastic surgeons are the same. Here, you can find out the difference between the certification (or lack thereof) and what that means for you as a patient. […]

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The Friendship Prescription

The Friendship Prescription

Courtesy Summit Glen Retirement Community, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine (formerly SENIOR Magazine)

We all know the usual anecdotes for aging gracefully: a healthy diet, physical activity, restful sleep, and keeping the mind active. However, there is another key component in staying healthy as we age. […]

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What is Your Most Important Estate Planning Document?

What is Your Most Important Estate Planning Document?

Assume that you and your husband have been happily married for 50 years. You have two children and you get along with them and their spouses. Imagine that! Your home and bank accounts and investments are in joint tenancy. Life insurance and IRAs are paid to the surviving spouse, otherwise to your children equally. […]

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No-Stitch Cornea Transplantation

No-stitch Cornea Transplantation

Satya Reddy, MD, Louisiana Cornea Specialists, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine (formerly SENIOR Magazine)

Corneal guttata is a condition that affects one in 1,000 people in which the inside layer of cells (the endothelium) of the cornea malfunction (the cornea is the clear dome that comprises the front surface of the eye and consists of three basic layers). […]

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How to avoid ATM skimmers

Beware of ATM Skimmers

It’s been said many times, but bears repeating: If you notice anything out of the ordinary at an ATM, don’t use it. That might seem like a hassle, but it’s a lot better than your card being skimmed. […]

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Real Estate Investments in My Retirement Account, Really?

Did you know you can purchase real estate investments with your retirement plan? Well, you can!

Contrary to what your stock broker or financial planner may have told you, stocks, bonds and mutual funds are not the only permissible investment choices for your retirement account. If you are increasingly dissatisfied with your stock-market-based retirement plan portfolio, there are alternatives. A self-directed retirement plan may be the solution. […]