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Beat the Heat
By April Howell, Pharm.D. Candidate for LIVING WELL Magazine As many young women get excited for summer and swimsuit season, they may try to get a head start on that golden bronze tan. I know […]
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Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
By Joan Weems, RN The cause of psoriasis remains largely a mystery. Psoriasis skin cells mature about five times faster than cells in normal skin. And unlike normal skin cells, which naturally slough off, these […]
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The benefits of Pilates and yoga
Courtesy Strong and Stable for LIVING WELL Magazine A division of Texoma Orthopedic and Spine “Weak or tight back or abdominal muscles cannot support your back properly, leading to pain and injury risk. Work with […]
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Getting Better with Every Little Step
The Reba McEntire Center for Rehabilitation After a debilitating illness or injury, learning to walk or talk again can be a difficult and painful challenge that can take weeks, even months, to accomplish. Milestones may […]
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Brain Injury: How to Protect Your Most Valuable Computer
By Richard C. Senelick, MD It is a typical, bright, spring day at a very active retirement community. Anthony and Carmen head out on their daily bicycle ride, which always includes a brief side trip […]
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Transitional Care Management
Courtesy Grayson Home Health The face of health care is changing. Confronted with new legislation, changing technology, and a wealth of information on the Internet, patients are often put in a position where they have […]
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Dental Implants are Truly the Next Best Thing to Your Natural Teeth!
By John Shoemaker, DDS, DICOI, for LIVING WELL Magazine Imagine biting into a thick juicy steak, nuts, or an apple and being able to smile without worrying about your dentures coming loose! Dental implants can […]
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Dealing with a Cancer Diagnosis
By Tina Withrow for LIVING WELL Magazine I met Jimmy during his second cancer crisis. The first was lymphoma, which he conquered in his early 30s. The second was sarcoma of his hand in his […]
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When Arthritis Strikes
Courtesy Orthopedic Surgery Specialists Your joints enable your body to flex and move about. You have your joints to thank for being able to wave to a neighbor or take a brisk walk, but you […]
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Myth: A Sweet Tooth Causes Diabetes
By Ramesh Amara, M.D., for LIVING WELL Magazine There’s a lot of misinformation when it comes to diabetes. One of the oldest myths is that eating too many sugary foods causes the disease. Not only […]