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Fall Prevention: Avoiding Severe Health Ramifications

March 8, 2024 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Trips, stumbles, and minor tumbles may not seem like a big deal when you’re younger. But, for seniors, any fall has the potential to result in severe injury or a health crisis. According to the Centers for Disease Control, a senior over the age of 65 falls every second of every day. One in five falls ends in serious injury. So understanding the risk factors that lead to both fatal and nonfatal falls and taking precautions are vital to avoid the potentially debilitating consequences seniors can face. […]

How Your Heart Health Affects Your Hearing

January 9, 2024 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Do you remember the song called “Dem Bones” from childhood? The one that goes, “The Ear Bone’s Connected to the…?” We often think of the ear as being unrelated to the rest of the body. However, the Better Hearing Institute says that your heart and hearing may have more in common than you realize. […]

Oculoplastic Surgery

November 27, 2023 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The first signs of aging usually take place around the eyes. With injectables such as Botox and dermal fillers, subtle changes can be corrected quickly. A patient may be considering the long-term benefits of oculoplastic surgery for concerns related to loose, sagging skin. We perform oculoplastic procedures for functional or cosmetic improvement at the Key-Whitman Cosmetic Center. […]

Goals for Life—Larry Garner’s Story

September 15, 2023 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

By Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer “Honey, I was up there with God.” That’s what Larry Garner told Becky Kent when he returned from a ride in a two-seater airplane high above Lake Texoma. Larry even flew […]

Breast Cancer Risks, Symptoms, and New Revelations on Early Detection

September 15, 2023 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Twelve percent of women today will develop invasive breast cancer, and more than 40,000 will die from it this year alone, reports BreastCancer.org. That’s why a refresher course on early detection and staying up-to-date on the latest studies is essential and the reason for October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. […]

Seize the Day: Living Well through Pursuing Health and Passion

April 19, 2023 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Living well involves pursuing health and passion in equal measure. But how exactly can we do that? Here are five practical ways to live well and seize the day. Prioritize your health. To live well, […]

New Year, New You

January 12, 2023 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

While beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, the key to beauty and a youthful appearance may be in the hands of a skilled cosmetic surgeon who specializes in treating the eyes and areas around the eyes. […]

An Insider’s Perspective: After Neck and Back Surgery, Texas Back Institute Makes One of Their Own Whole Again.

November 21, 2022 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Cheryl Zapata knew something was seriously wrong the weekend of her son’s wedding when her right hand, arm, and thigh simultaneously went numb. […]

How A Breakthrough Light Adjustable Lens Can Improve Your Post-Cataract Vision

September 30, 2022 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Light Adjustable Lens by RXSight has a unique ability to allow post-operative cataract patients to test-drive and customize their vision to their individual lifestyles. You can find this revolutionary new option at the offices and surgery center of Key-Whitman Eye Center. […]

A Life-Changing Moment in Hearing

August 31, 2022 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Steve Lukather, renowned guitarist and front man with the group Toto, has been playing rock-and-roll since he was 9 years old. It took another professional musician to persuade him to do something about his hearing loss. Kenneth and Jill Sheppard, owners of HearCare and Associates in Sherman and Gainesville, share Lukather’s story with you, and invite you to hear the music again. […]