Planning Ahead
Have you ever wondered… how could we have the difficult conversations?
Courtesy Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Talking about life-limiting illness isn’t easy […]
Detect Lung Cancer with Low-Dose Computed Tomography
Courtesy MercyCare Physicians, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Lung cancer is the second most diagnosed cancer for both woman and men – behind breast and prostate cancer, respectively – but is the most deadly form of cancer for both genders. Each year, lung cancer claims more lives than breast, prostate, colon and ovarian cancers combined. […]
What do you know about esophageal cancer?
By Chris Valentine, Penrose-St. Francis Health Services, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Some cancers receive a lot of attention. Think about all of the pink ribbons you have seen related to breast cancer awareness. But there is one cancer that is common but we don’t hear much about – esophageal cancer. […]
Learning for the Fun of It!
By Linda L. Lewis, PILLAR Volunteer, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Learning for the fun of it! The slogan for PILLAR Institute for Lifelong Learning captures the upbeat spirit of this organization serving nearly 5,000 residents per year, as they strive to keep their minds and bodies fit and active. […]
Recovery at Carrus
Courtesy Carrus Specialty Hospital, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
After back surgery, Cal Baker hoped to go directly home from the hospital. But recovery required medical intervention and consistent therapies to help him regain strength and mobility. So Cal chose Carrus Rehabilitation Hospital, a facility he had previously simply seen from the road and thought it looked like a nice place. […]
Banishing Back Pain
By Erin Emery, Memorial Health System
Arlene Brush was trying to pull what she calls her “little old lady cart’’ up the steps to her apartment when she lost her balance and fell, landing on the steps. […]
STRAIGHT TEETH IN ONLY 6 MONTHS
By Norman J. Pomerance, DDS., Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Patients put off straightening their teeth for many reasons including, the extended time they need to wear braces, the cost, possible discomfort and the uncosmetic look of the braces themselves. […]
Do your legs ache, swell or feel tired?
Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Proper selection and sizing of compression hosiery can be confusing, but both are essential for control of edema and management of more serious vascular conditions or complications from diabetes. The application of compression stockings would seem to be fairly cut and dry. […]
Strokes: It could happen to you or a loved one
Courtesy Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
A stroke occurs in the United States every four seconds, which means that by the time you finish reading this article, four people will have experienced this potentially life-changing event. […]
Standing up to Low Back Pain
By Sara J. Meadows, D.O., East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
Low back pain is a common physical complaint in adults. Chances are that you or someone you know has experienced back pain with 80% of people experiencing low back pain at some time in their lives. […]
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