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Northlake Periodontics talks periodontal maintenance care – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 26, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Northlake Periodontics talks periodontal maintenance care – LIVING WELL Magazine

How often should I be seen for periodontal maintenance care?

Courtesy Northlake Periodontics, LLC, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
Periodontal disease is the main cause of tooth loss in adults in the U.S. and has been associated with many other health risks. This disease is an ongoing infection with periods of activity. Once you have been diagnosed with periodontal disease, it is important to remain dedicated to a permanent schedule of professional oral care and diligent home care to maintain your health. This disease can’t be cured, but its destruction can be halted through regular maintenance visits. […]

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MercyCare Physicians on Thyroid Awareness Month – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 26, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on MercyCare Physicians on Thyroid Awareness Month – LIVING WELL Magazine

Get Your Neck Checked-January is Thyroid Awareness Month

Courtesy MercyCare Physicians, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
As many as 27 million Americans may be affected by thyroid disorders, although more than half remain undiagnosed. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck. Your thyroid gland helps control your body’s metabolism as well as the function of many important organs, including your heart, brain, liver, kidneys and skin. […]

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Mercy Hospice on how hospice social workers can help – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 25, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Mercy Hospice on how hospice social workers can help – LIVING WELL Magazine

Caregiver Needs and Resources: How Hospice Social Workers Can Help
By George Devejian, LMSW, Mercy Hospice, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
Often people wonder what the social worker does in the hospice setting. The hospice social worker role can be summarized with the words, support and resources. […]

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University of Colorado Eye Center announces first-in-Denver Laser Cataract Surgery – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 23, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on University of Colorado Eye Center announces first-in-Denver Laser Cataract Surgery – LIVING WELL Magazine

The University of Colorado Eye Center Announces First-in-Denver Laser Cataract Surgery
Amazing Advances in Cataract Surgery Make the Surgery Even More Precise and Effective

By Richard S. Davidson, M.D., Associate Professor and Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs, Specialist in Cornea and Cataract Surgery, University of Colorado Eye Center, University of Colorado School of Medicine, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
With more than three million procedures performed annually, chances are good that you or a loved one will need cataract surgery at some point. […]

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Visiting Nurse Association talks telehealth monitoring – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 23, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Visiting Nurse Association talks telehealth monitoring – LIVING WELL Magazine

VNA’S TELEHEALTH MONITORING BRINGS BETTER PATIENT CARE INTO THE HOME
Courtesy Visiting Nurse Association (VNA), Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
“Good morning, are you ready to check your vital signs?” Patients of the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) are hearing those words all over northeast Texas each day as they prepare to take their vital signs. These daily check-ups are possible because of a technologically advanced telehealth monitoring system used by VNA. […]

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Dr. Norman J. Pomerance talks a new smile in a snap – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 22, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Dr. Norman J. Pomerance talks a new smile in a snap – LIVING WELL Magazine

A NEW SMILE IN A SNAP

By Dr. Norman J. Pomerance, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
If you have ever thought of improving your smile by whitening your teeth, having them straightened, repaired or missing ones replaced, you may have considered braces, implants, bridges, and veneers or crowns. These cosmetic procedures would surely result in a bright, new smile you could be proud of; but they are time consuming and require a significant financial investment. […]