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Habits Hurting our Mental Health
Bad habits can have a negative impact on your wellbeing. By Laura Walton A bad habit can be an easy thing to catch and a hard thing to kick. A bad habit gone unchecked can have […]
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UV Exposure and Eye Health
During the summer months, we are subject to increased risk of UV (ultra-violet) and visible blue light exposure on the health of our eyes. Especially if you’re at higher altitudes, there is less atmosphere to […]
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Home Care and Telemonitoring––Partners in Health
Telemonitoring allows physicians and nurses to closely monitor patients’ medical conditions while they are in the comfort of their own homes. Three years ago, Connie Mead was in so much pain and respiratory distress that […]
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What You Should Know About Andropause (Male Menopause)
Andropause linked to hormone deficiencies. Most everyone is familiar with the term menopause, which refers to the end of a woman’s reproductive years. What some people don’t know is that men also go through a […]
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Natural Human Hormones: Why Are They Important?
What are Natural Human Hormones, and why are they important? There is a world of information out there about synthetic and human hormones and a great amount of conflict on what, if any, should be […]
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How to Slow Down the Aging Process
Exercise Applies Brakes on Sarcopenia in Aging (Part II)
Courtesy of John Eagle Honda, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
In our previous article published this past spring, we introduced a new term “SARCOPENIA,” a biological entity, which decreases skeletal muscle mass and increases body fat mass during aging processes. […]
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Using Technology to Fight Osteoporosis with the Bone Densitometer
Osteoporosis is a major health threat for an estimated 44 million Americans. At six months after a hip fracture, only 15% of hip fracture patients can walk across a room unaided. Yet, most of us […]
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1 in 4 Adults Can’t Swim!
Swimming poses problem for 1 out of 4 adults! According to the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, 25% of adults in this country can’t swim. Furthermore, another 20–25% are fearful and/or unsafe in deep […]
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Sherman Senior Center: A Place for You
If you’re looking for something fun to do, then the Sherman Senior Activity Center is the place for you. By Deena Lowry Murray Originally from Nottingham, England, 92-year-old Julia has been coming to the Sherman […]
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Understanding Hearing Loss
One in five Americans experiences hearing loss. Courtesy Hearing Services of McKinneyCassandra Wilson, Au.D.Doctor of Audiology, Owner Hearing Facts Let’s start with some facts (NIDCD, 2013): one in five Americans 12 and older experiences hearing […]