Denton County

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Sam & Spring Houston

Publisher (Denton County, TX)
Phone: 972.853.7700
Sam@LivingWellmag.com
Spring@LivingWellmag.com

Sam and Spring Houston, a husband/wife team, are the Publishers of four area magazines, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine, Denton County LIVING WELL Magazine and Texoma Area LIVING WELL Magazine.

Both Sam and Spring Houston have business degrees from Texas institutions of higher learning; Sam from University of North Texas, Spring from East Texas State. Sam put his degree to work in field sales for a number of years while Spring rose to contract specialist for a national company. During hours not devoted to work the couple enjoys being outdoors and spending time with family including their own son Sam and daughter Parker.

The Buddy System –– Mulkey Mason

February 4, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Buddy System
Courtesy Mulkey Mason, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

How many of us remember as little children being told “hold my hand while we cross the street” or “don’t go out there all alone?” These words of advice will stay with us our entire lifetime. […]

Depression in the Elderly –– Rambling Oaks

January 26, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Depression in the Elderly
By Stevie Short, Collin and Denton County LIVING WELL Magazines

Do you suffer from feelings of hopelessness, or struggle to fain an interest in activities you once enjoyed? You’re not alone. […]

Keeping Your Money Safe…it is important –– DATCU Credit Union

January 6, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Keeping Your Money Safe…it is important
Courtesy DATCU Credit Union, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

While there have been glimmers of hope in the economy, there continues to be concern over the stability of some financial institutions and a questionable economic outlook. We’ve all been inundated with media stories and articles about our nation’s debt, unemployment, higher taxes, and increasing healthcare costs. It’s a very scary time for many folks. […]

Suffering with Back Pain? We can help! –– Texas Spine, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation

December 24, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Suffering with Back Pain?

By Michael A. Catino, MD, and Jennifer Zahn, MD, MPH, Texas Spine, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Denton County LIVING WELL Magazine

Are you suffering with back pain? Has your quality of life gone to nothing? Have I got the solution for you!

Sounds very appealing doesn’t it? Everywhere you look you are presented with promises and promotions claiming to make your back pain better. Not only are they promising to make your back pain better but also doing it through a 3mm incision. […]

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton’s Heart & Vascular Services –– Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton

December 20, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton’s Heart & Vascular Services

Courtesy Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton, Denton County LIVING WELL Magazine

When Knowledge Is Your Best Defense

When an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) ruptures, the complications can be dangerous. Learn how to protect yourself from this silent yet often fatal condition. […]

Denton Regional Medical Center Introduces New Technology to Treat Abnormal Heart Rhythms

December 16, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Denton Regional Medical Center Introduces New Technology to Treat Abnormal Heart Rhythms
By Rao Naseem, MD, Denton County LIVING WELL Magazine

For over 30 years, Denton Regional Medical Center has been at the heart of cardiac care in the Denton community. From opening the first cardiac catheterization lab in Denton County, to performing the first minimally invasive robotic heart surgery in the area, Denton Regional has continually invested in state-of-the-art technologies and pioneered new procedures that provide patients with better outcomes, smaller incisions, and shorter hospital stays. […]

Living with Dementia

December 6, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Living with Dementia
By Doug Linze, LNFA, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

Regardless of the cause or the age of onset, there are few people who have not experienced first hand a friend or loved one with the effects of some level of dementia. When do you call it dementia? It’s probably not when you just forget where you left your keys, but it might be when someone who in the past has kept up with their personal finances begins to receive notices of unpaid bills, or you notice a change in how a person reacts to circumstances that are uncharacteristic of past behavior. It’s one of those situations that leave you with an uneasy feeling.
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Have you been feeling a little tired lately?

November 30, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Have you been feeling a little tired lately?
By Andrew Anderson, PA-C

You think you’re just getting old, because of that tiredness you explain away as the aging process, or that thinning of the hair that once used to be so thick and now finds its home on the hairbrush every time you brush. You may be getting older, or might you have a medical problem, such as thyroid disease. […]

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease can be Managed

November 15, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease can be Managed
By Kay Hernandez, RN, VNA Hospice, Denton County LIVING WELL Magazine

What Is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disease that causes difficulty with breathing. Symptoms of COPD include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and susceptibility to respiratory infections. Symptoms usually worsen over time and limit the ability to perform routine activities. […]

You’re Not Old, Just Older

November 13, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

You’re Not Old, Just Older
Courtesy Avere Healthcare Clinic, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

You’ve been in your body longer than anyone else, and no one knows your body better than you. Most patients can sense when something isn’t right, way before a doctor tells them. Sometimes when you’re not feeling right, you may attribute it to getting older; however, getting older is not a reason to not feel well. […]