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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.

Key Things to Know About Probate When a Loved One Dies

June 14, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Key Things to Know About Probate When a Loved One Dies
By Lori A. Leu & Erin W. Peirce, Texas LIVING WELL Magazines
Have you ever heard someone ask whether a Will or an estate has been “probated,” and wondered, “What is probate?” The term “probate” refers to the judicial procedure wherein a Will is proven to be valid. Over time, the term “probate” has evolved to refer to the legal process in which the estate (everything owned at the time of death) of a deceased person, called the “decedent” is administered, whether or not the person had a Will. […]

Is Your Homecare Provider “Paying For Your Vote?”

June 12, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Is Your Homecare Provider “Paying For Your Vote?”
By Michael Fife, A.C.T. Home Health, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Ethics is a hot topic today for many industries, and healthcare providers are under the microscope more than ever before. Because of the intensely competitive nature of our economy, many homecare providers are seeking new and innovative ways to gain market share. […]

Glaucoma Nuts & Bolts

June 9, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Glaucoma Nuts & Bolts
Courtesy Advanced Eye Care, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Glaucoma is an eye disease that slowly and painlessly steals away your sight. Glaucoma is called the silent thief of sight because it has no symptoms—it does not make your eyes red or cause pain, but it is the second leading cause of blindness in the U.S. Half of the people who have glaucoma are unaware they have the disease and are going blind.
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Honoring our Past by Preparing for the Future

June 6, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Honoring our Past by Preparing for the Future
By Katrina McPherson, BS, LNHA, Good Samaritan-Denton Village, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Good Samaritan Society (GSS) began in a six-room rented house in rural North Dakota in 1922 and is now the nation’s largest not-for-profit provider of senior care and services, serving 27,000 people in over 240 locations. […]

The Benefits of Robotic Gynecological Surgery

June 5, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Robotic Gynecological Surgery
By Antonio Asis, MD, FACOG, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

The advanced technology of robotic surgery has resulted in vast improvements in gynecological procedures to treat uterine fibroids, endometriosis and other gynecologic conditions that can cause painful, heavy menstrual flow and infertility. This minimally invasive surgery offers many benefits. […]

Stay Updated on Mortgage Information

June 4, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Stay Updated on Mortgage Information
By Michele Barber, Northstar Bank, Denton County LIVING WELL Magazine

It seems that any newspaper or business magazine you pick up these days has a discussion taking place on how mortgage rates continue to hold at record low levels. So what does that mean to John Q. Public??? […]

How to find qualified caregivers for your loved ones

May 21, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Tough Decisions
Finding qualified caregivers for your loved ones
By Linda DeGraffenreid, Unlimited Care, LIVING WELL Magazines (Texas markets)
Today, there are many options for you to consider when the time comes that a loved one can no longer function at a level of independence that maintains their current health and safety in their present environment. […]

How to handle postnasal drip – Dr. Russell J. Otto

May 4, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Postnasal Drip
By Russell J. Otto, MD, FACS, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Postnasal drip is a condition that can be a normal occurrence or reflect a variety of abnormal conditions. The membranes that line the nose and sinuses produce a mildly sticky, watery liquid called mucus. […]

How to live life to the fullest – Good Samaritan Society, LIVING WELL Magazine

April 4, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Living Life to the Fullest

Courtesy Good Samaritan Society – Lake Forest Village, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

Looking for something more rewarding than just amenities and maintenance-free living? The Good Samaritan Society – Lake Forest Village’s senior living options offer the opportunity to enjoy retirement in the privacy of your own apartment, twinhome or duplex, but with all the benefits that come with being a part of a caring community. […]

How to decide which digestive aid is right for you – Mika Bradford, certified nutritionist, LIVING WELL Magazine

April 3, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

How to Decide Which Digestive Aid Is Right For You
By Mika Bradford CN, CPhT, LIVING WELL Magazine
Do you feel bloated after eating or miserable for days ridden with gas and constipation? If you experience these or symptoms like reflux you’re not alone and may be one of the millions who suffer from some form of digestive disease. […]