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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. […]

HealthSouth Scottsdale receives Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 2, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

HealthSouth Scottsdale Receives Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval™ for its Stroke Rehabilitation Program

By Jennifer L. Kalmer, MD, Board Certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician at HealthSouth Scottsdale Rehabilitation Hospital, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
The Joint Commission has awarded HealthSouth Scottsdale Rehabilitation Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval for its Stroke Rehabilitation Program. […]

General Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry on the answers you need for a beautiful smile – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 30, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Answers You Need for a Beautiful Smile

Courtesy General Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Dr. John Shoemaker, a general and implant dentist, has treated the complete dental needs of adults and teenagers for more than 30 years in Sherman, Texas. He has performed implant dentistry in his practice—a special interest—for more than 25 years. In order to achieve the patient’s best health, Dr. Shoemaker performs all implant-related procedures in his office. Special attention is given to the importance of not only a beautiful smile but also to teeth that will last a lifetime. […]

Advanced Eye Care talks Eye Care 101 – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 30, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Eye Care 101: Knowing Who Does What On Your Eye Care Team

By Debi Goss, Advanced Eye Care, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
As an office manager of an ophthalmology practice that has all the members of an “eye” team, I’m often asked what the difference is between the “doctors.” Aren’t they all doctors? The answer: No. Eye care professionals serve patients in a variety of different ways, and patients need to be knowledgeable about what services they are receiving. […]