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Making the “Switch to Rich”—How Eating Nutrient Rich Superfoods Can Change Your Life for the Better—Forever

April 10, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Everywhere you turn, we are hit with ads on how to eat, what to eat and when to eat. The “why” is often limited to weight loss-only programs that push “half-baked” healthier eating styles that are simply not focused on true health and are unsustainable. The marketing claims seem amazing and the canned testimonies border on the miraculous, yet most of these “diets” are based on making changes that don’t really solve the core problem—why we gained weight in the first place. […]

A Healthier You in 2013!––CarePro Health Services

April 6, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Did you resolve to get healthier in 2013? For many Americans, eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly is not enough. In fact, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 states that 75 to 95% of adults and children in North America eat less than the minimum recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables, which can hinder them from fighting off chronic diseases and building strong immune systems. […]

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's––Alzheimer's Association

April 4, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Familiar with the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Unfortunately, most Americans are unaware that in addition to memory loss, behavioral changes like decreased judgment, difficulty in completing tasks and withdrawal from activities may all be signs of Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Association “Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters” campaign is designed to heighten awareness of the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and explain the benefits of early detection and diagnosis. […]

Aging Healthy––Texas Health Presbyterian

April 2, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Healthy aging is about much more than staying physically healthy—it’s also about staying emotionally healthy and maintaining your sense of purpose and zest for life. […]

Rotator Cuff Tears Come in Different Shapes & Sizes––Physicians' Clinic of Iowa

April 1, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Rotator cuff tears are one of the more common shoulder injuries seen by primary care physicians and orthopedic surgeons alike. In 2008, more than two million people saw their physician for the evaluation of a rotator cuff problem. An injured or chronically damaged rotator cuff can cause pain as well as weakness. They can adversely affect sleep, mood, and work production. The key is to know the symptoms and see your doctor so that appropriate treatment can begin. […]

Finding the Right Care for Seniors––Centennial Medical Center

March 29, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Choosing the kind of medical care you need depends on your situation, especially as you get older. When aging, different issues start to affect the body and primary care physicians are consulted more often, but if minor problems or emergencies arise there are quicker, alternative facilities that can be sought for medical care. It is important to know all options available if an appointment with your personal doctor is unavailable. Dr. David Arai, emergency medicine physician on the medical staff at Centennial Medical Center in Frisco, Texas, highlights some important information on emergency care. […]

Protect Your Health (and Your Wallet!) in 2013––Care Pro MedPacks

March 26, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

If you are like many American adults, you probably have several prescriptions that you take regularly for a variety of medical conditions. However, your medications will be most effective if you take them as prescribed. It’s important to understand the directions your physician and pharmacist give you about when and how to take your medications and to ask questions if you have concerns.
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Rotator Cuff Tears Come in Different Shapes & Sizes––Physicians' Clinic of Iowa

March 25, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

In 2008, more than two million people saw their physician for the evaluation of a rotator cuff shoulder injury. The key is to know the symptoms and see your doctor so that appropriate treatment can begin. […]

Why Take Advice from a Consulting Firm who has not walked in Your Shoes?––ACO Practice Solutions

March 24, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

How are you going to select a physician the next time a particular medical condition requires specialized medical or surgical expertise? If you happen to have a family physician, you may rely on their recommendation for a specialist. They may refer you to whom they feel would provide you with the best outcome; however, in today’s highly competitive, insurance dominated, government regulated environment, it may be to a specialist that is in an insurance network, hospital system, or their multispecialty group. […]

Beware of Fraud––Axtell-Rite Pharmacy

March 23, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

It seems that you cannot open a newspaper or watch the local news without hearing of some type of scam or fraud.

Medicare fraud, sadly, is becoming more and more prevalent. Medicare fraud happens when Medicare is billed for services or supplies you never got. Medicare fraud costs Medicare a lot of money each year. In 2011, the government recovered an historic $4.1 billion and has recovered a record-breaking $10.7 billion of healthcare fraud over the last three years. In October 2012, Medicare Fraud Strike Force operations in seven cities led to charges against 91 individuals––including doctors, nurses and other licensed medical professionals––for their alleged participation in Medicare fraud schemes involving approximately $432 million in false billing. […]