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More Smiles Dental Spa on the truth about CPAPs and Sleep Apnea – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 10, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Truth About CPAPs and Sleep Apnea

Courtesy Dr. Moreau, More Smiles Dental Spa, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
Is your snoring killing you? Is your spouse’s snoring “killing” you? The truth is that snoring may be much more than just an aggravation for your bed partner. Snoring leads to sleep apnea, and sleep apnea can lead to a host of health problems: weight gain, lack of concentration, depression, teeth grinding and clenching, periodontal disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and worst of all––early death. […]

Easy Medical delivers what you need – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 9, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

It CAN be delivered
By Mike Factor, Easy Medical, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
A company in the Valley is making getting medical supplies easier. Having to rely on someone else to shop for you can be a sensitive concern. […]

Elite Vision on the early detection of glaucoma – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 9, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Glaucoma: Early Detection to Prevent Vision Loss
By Dr. LeRoy Popowski, O.D., Elite Vision, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the U.S. and it is estimated that over four million Americans have glaucoma, although many may not be diagnosed and recognize that their vision loss is preventable. […]

Texas Retina Associates talks Diabetes: The Number One Cause of Blindness – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 9, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Diabetes: The Number One Cause of Blindness

Early Detection and Management Can Help Save Your Sight

By Rajiv Anand, MD, MS, FRCS, Texas Retina Associates, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine

Diabetes or high blood sugar is a problem for many middle-age Americans. With obesity and sedentary lifestyles on the rise, it is estimated there are about 45 million people in the U.S. with type 2 diabetes. Most people don’t realize diabetes can also affect the eyes and lead to vision loss. This damage is exacerbated with high blood pressure and cholesterol. […]

Handyman Connection on "How to Prepare your Home for Winter" – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 8, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Preparing Your Home for Winter

By Jacquie Tinnemeyer, Handyman Connection, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine

Spring is a popular time for cleaning. The warmer weather often motivates a desire to get your house and landscape in good shape for summer. But preparing your home for the winter months is just as important. Beyond energy efficiency, winterizing your home with the tips below can keep you and your family safe. […]

Bayada Nurses on how to care for aging parents – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 8, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Guidelines on Caring for Aging Parents

By Amy Grubb, Bayada Nurses, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine

More Americans are living longer due to advances in health care and nutrition. As the “graying of America” increases, more children are taking care of their aging parents. If you or someone you know is concerned with caring for aging parents, this article provides helpful guidelines. […]

Home Hospice of Grayson on that moment when everything changes – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 7, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

That Moment When Everything Changes

By Sherry Little, Home Hospice of Grayson, Texoma & Denton LIVING WELL Magazines
Instantly, everything changes. Your doctor says, “There is nothing else we can do.” It is that moment when you recognize that cure is no longer possible. The final phase of life has begun. […]

Cuyahoga Falls Parks and Recreation warns "heavy sitters beware" – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 4, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

HEAVY SITTERS BEWARE

By Linda J. Williams, Cuyahoga Falls Parks and Recreation, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine

Would everyone please rise? Your couch and chair may be killing you.

A leading researcher on inactivity physi […]

North Dallas Dermatology on how to fix droopy eyelids – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 4, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Droopy Eyelids

By Mary E. Hurley, M.D., North Dallas Dermatology, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine

I have droopy eyelids and feel like I need to have plastic surgery. Is there anything I can do to avoid having to go under the knife?

While nothing can quite compete with the dramatic effects of plastic surgery, there are risks involved with any surgical procedure, including the risks associated with general anesthesia. There are many new advances in the field of cosmetic dermatology that can buy time until you really need surgery. […]

Boomers Leading Change in Health mobilize adults – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 3, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

BURDEN TO SOCIETY? I. DON’T. THINK. SO.

By Barbara Raynor, Boomers Leading Change in Health, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
Ever since the leading edge of Baby Boomers began turning 65, much has been written about us, the largest, healthiest, most affluent, best-educated generation in American history. Not much of it has been flattering. It seems as though the bulk of the conversation has focused on the “burden” our sheer numbers will place on society as we age—never mind the benefits our collective good health, wealth, knowledge, and experience might bring to the party. […]