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Common Shoulder Problems

August 19, 2015 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

By Jay S. Bender, MD Shoulder problems are one of the most common reasons patients come to our offices. Just about everyone has had some episode of shoulder pain at some point. Patients can have […]

Important Nutrients For Cardiovascular Health

August 17, 2015 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the US: One in three deaths in this country are caused by CVD. While our knowledge of the cardiovascular system has grown in leaps and […]

Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options for Glaucoma

August 12, 2015 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can lead to damage of the eye’s optic nerve and result in blindness. With early treatment, you can often protect your eyes against serious vision loss. To detect glaucoma, your therapeutic optometrist will do several tests. One is a visual field test that measures your side (peripheral) vision.
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Herb-Prescription Interactions

August 12, 2015 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

People are buying herbal remedies for everything from migraines to memory preservation to depression. Where once you had to see an herbalist or naturopath to get the daily dose of herbs for what ails you, herbal products are now widely available in drugstores and health food stores, making the ability to self-medicate greater than ever. But with opportunity comes a warning: mixing herbal remedies and prescription drugs could be harmful to your health. Just like drug-drug and drug-food interactions, herb-drug interactions are very common. Some herbal medicines may cancel the effect of a prescription drug, while others may reduce or exaggerate it.
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Dealing with Ankle Arthritis

August 10, 2015 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

For most Colorado residents the only lifestyle is an active one, even among seniors. As an orthopedic surgeon, I frequently encounter seniors who enjoy daily walks, runs or hikes. An unfortunate outcome for a lifetime of activity is the development of arthritis. Ankle arthritis can be a devastating problem to those who are used to a life full of activity. However, there are several treatment options that can improve your quality of life and allow you to return to your healthy active lifestyle. […]

When and why should you move to senior housing?

August 7, 2015 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Pat Colonna, writer and a senior-housing resident, recently said “Chronological age has little or nothing to do with making the decision to move to senior housing. It’s all about you.” She is absolutely right. Each individual needs to assess his/her own needs and resources before making a move. Preparing ahead is key to making the right move, at the right time, for the right reason.

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What you need to know about sciatica

August 5, 2015 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The word sciatica can be a confusing term that means different things to different people. Pain that radiates from the lower (lumbar) spine to your buttock and down the back of the leg is the hallmark of sciatica. Actually, sciatica is a set of symptoms rather that a true diagnosis. This point is important, as treatment for sciatic symptoms may be different depending on the underlying cause of the symptoms. […]