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Bolle Adult Swim School on the priceless benefits of learning to swim – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 19, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Priceless Benefits of Learning to Swim

By Klaus Bolle, Bolle Adult Swim School, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
So often my conversations about the advantages of swimming seem to center on the health benefits. From reducing weight, to lowering blood pressure, to building strength, stamina and energy levels––I could go on for hours about what many consider the ideal exercise. As great as those things are, the most powerful stories I hear are about the impact learning to swim has had on my students’ personal lives. Some of these stories literally bring me to tears (in a good way).
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Avere Healthcare Clinic asks "who will take care of senior citizens?" – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 19, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Who Will Take Care of Senior Citizens?
Courtesy Avere Healthcare Clinic, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Statistics show most Medicare recipients don’t understand what Medicare is all about. This leads to frustration, which causes seniors to likely defer preventative care and skip necessary doctor’s visits. The average senior doesn’t know when they need a colonoscopy, and most certainly isn’t particularly eager to find out! […]

Amazing Faces on lifts, tucks, laser, filler, and peels. What is their real value? – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 19, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Lifts, Tucks, Laser, Filler And Peels. What Is Their Real Value?

By Dr. Kevin L. McBride, Amazing Faces, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
Lifts, tucks, laser, fillers and peels – the options seem endless! When you decide to enhance your facial appearance, you may think, “Where do I start? Where do I find the best value?” You may seek advice from friends and the Internet, but still, it is difficult to know what is best for your face and bank account. […]

Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group on minimally-invasive options for spine surgery – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 19, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Minimally-Invasive Options for Spine Surgery

By Roger D. Sung, MD, Spine Surgeon at Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

Eighty percent of the U.S. population suffers from back pain at some point in their life. While most back pain improves over time, many people need some type of intervention to relieve their pain. For patients with continual spine problems, there are many conservative options including physical therapy, medications, chiropractic, and injection treatments. When these options don’t work, many patients are offered surgery to address their spine problems. […]

Alta Vista on downsizing = freedom – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 18, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Downsizing = Freedom!
By Debbie Whipple, Alta Vista LIVING WELL Magazine
My expertise in downsizing and moving into a senior community doesn’t come from having gone through that process myself. Instead, I have had the opportunity to watch several hundred seniors make this move into one of the senior communities I have had the privilege to work at over the past decade. I have learned so much from them, and the many professional organizers who have helped them along the way. […]

Recover Health talks Chronic Kidney Disease – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 17, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

CKD – Chronic Kidney Disease – A Silent Epidemic

Courtesy Recover Health, Recover Health, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs that lie on either side of the spine in the lower middle of the back. Each kidney weighs about ¼ pound and contains approximately one million filtering units called nephrons. […]

Aurora Center for Active Adults on how well do you know your heart – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 17, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

How Well Do You Know Your Heart?

Courtesy Aurora Center for Active Adults, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
Year after year, the statistics speak for themselves when it comes to the importance of heart health. Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 785,000 Americans had their first heart attack in 2010, and an additional 470,000 had a recurrent heart attack. It’s clear that heart health education is key for prevention. Do you know your heart? […]

Camellia Gardens provides the retirement lifestyle you deserve – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 16, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Worried about finding a Retirement Home for yourself or loved one?

Here at Camellia Gardens, we provide the lifestyle you deserve

By Kyonna Williams, Camellia Gardens, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine

Camellia Gardens Retirement Community offers residents several types of living arrangements, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care (Alzheimer) care. We help older adults maintain their independence, health and wellbeing in a safe and comfortable environment. Residents can trade in the uncertainties of living alone and the responsibilities of maintaining a home for the affordable services that simplify life. […]

Cardinal Village: Antioxidants: Myth, Miracle or Mystery – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 16, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Antioxidants: Myth, Miracle or Mystery?

By Steve Kurtz, Cardinal Village, LIVING WELL Magazine
With each visit to the supermarket or pharmacy, there appears to be a growing number of products claiming to be a major source for antioxidants. We’re told of the many potential benefits of antioxidants including mental enhancement, disease prevention and even longevity, but just how much do we really know about this super nutrient? […]

Care Initiatives Hospice on knowing the benefits of hospice for you and your loved ones – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 15, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Get to Know the Benefits of Hospice for You and Your Loved Ones

Courtesy Care Initiatives Hospice, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine

Hospice care enhances comfort and promotes the quality of life for individuals and their families when cure is no longer likely. Care Initiatives Hospice recognizes that peace and comfort in the closing months of life are essential goals of health care. […]