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Show me the money

SHOW ME THE MONEY

By Greg KollmeyerGreater Springfield LIVING WELL Magazine

With all the hype in the media today surrounding the election, tax reform and candidates’ tax rates, have you ever stopped to wonder what all of these taxes do and where they come from? Let’s get to the bottom of this mess and SHOW YOU, the good citizens of Missouri, where your money goes. […]

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Focus on Healthy Aging: Annual Wellness Visit provides a springboard to good health, fitness

Focus on Healthy Aging
Annual Wellness Visit provides a springboard to good health, fitness

By Mary Norman, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine

As the regional medical director at Highland Springs, an Erickson Living retirement community in North Dallas, I see firsthand how our residents can experience the best years of their life in retirement. […]

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OHHHHH Chicken Coop!

OHHHHH Chicken Coop!

It has been built! Finally, by moi! Not really by choice – because Mr. Man still can’t operate power tools….or so he says!

All kidding aside, I think I did fairly well for my first real “construction” job. I didn’t even get mad at Matt for supervising me and telling me what to do! That needed to be mentioned! I did however get really mad at myself for being 41 years old and not having a clue how to build stuff! […]

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Chicken and Dumplings: Bear Style

This is our version of a delicious Southern Classic meal. In fact, it is my Bear’s recipe, which she modeled after one of Rachael Ray’s recipe in a small “Kid Food cookbook.”
Chicken and Dumplings: Bear Style

My brother makes his recipe for us which is absolutely fabulous. His recipe is from his mother-in-law Peg and your waist line will grow just by looking at your plate. I am not kidding, his chicken and dumplings is amazingly delicious but will clog any and all arteries in your lovely body! I am glad Bear’s is more health friendly…although when you are homesick, tired, sick or just down and out….well my brother’s chicken and dumplings is what you want. […]

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Dead or Alive: Gauge the health of your trees with these easy tips

Dead or Alive
Gauge the health of your trees with these easy tips

Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine

Kansas, along with the rest of the central plains region, has been experiencing an extreme heat wave. According to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 2012 has been the warmest year on record thus far. January – March 2012 has been the warmest on record since 1895 and according to The Weather Channel, Kansas experienced its third warmest April ever. […]

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Alzheimer's: Understanding Wandering

Alzheimer’s: Understanding Wandering
By Angie McClure, The Views, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine

Alzheimer’s causes disorientation, which can lead to wandering. According to statistics from Alzheimer’s Association, more than 60% of people who have Alzheimer’s wander at some point. Often the individual is: […]

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Carpal tunnel syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome?
By Katharine Leppard, MD, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

Doesn’t that only affect people who type all day? No, it is actually the most common pinched nerve in the general population and can affect anyone. […]

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Estate Planning for the Family Business

Estate Planning for the Family Business
By M. Keywood Deese, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine

Statistics reflect that over 55% of business owners die without a will, and that only 15% of family owned businesses make it to the second generation. If you want to make sure that your business will succeed you, it is necessary to establish an estate plan to facilitate that process. […]