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I’m Joyce Fletcher, a Home Hospice Patient

February 1, 2017 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

I’m a Home Hospice patient. They asked me to share my story, I didn’t want to, but I wanted to give back so others can know my experience. It was hard to accept where I […]

Dr. Kwame Ennin Alleviates Pain and Helps Patients Avoid Post-Operative Addiction

January 27, 2017 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Courtesy Texas Health Spine and Orthopedic Center It seems as if every day there is another media story about the dangers of patients becoming addicted to pain medicines. This typically occurs after surgery when the patient […]

Water

January 20, 2017 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Courtesy of Senior Helpers Senior citizens are at particular risk for dehydration because their kidney function has diminished to some degree. Symptoms of dehydration include confusion, drowsiness, labored speech, dry mouth, and sunken eyeballs. Side […]

Strength and Endurance in Athletes

January 15, 2017 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

By Donna Barsky, PharmD The breakdown of glucose when we exercise or expend energy causes a release of hydrogen ions, which are effectively the acidic part of an acid. There is also a bi-product known […]

Medicare Changes for 2017

January 15, 2017 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

By Tucker Thompson Because the impact some of these changes can have on both your healthcare and checkbook, thorough reviews are recommended! Highlights are mentioned, with special emphasis on checklists to help better understand your […]

Retirement Planning: Understanding Your Withdrawal Alternatives

January 11, 2017 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

More than 20 million Americans currently participate in 401(k) plans through their employers with an average account balance around $30,000. These pension plans can help to provide security for a comfortable retirement. It’s important to understand, however, the tax implications of these pension plans when you decide to change employers or perhaps are a victim of corporate downsizing. If you’re a plan participant there are several alternatives available to you. […]