Varicose Veins—Not Just a Cosmetic Problem
By Dr. David Lawrence, FACS, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Varicose veins are a frequent and distressing problem that affects millions of people each year. However, these bulging and unsightly veins are more than just a cosmetic problem. Varicose veins can cause a variety of symptoms such as pain, fatigue, aching, itching, burning, and heaviness. […]
The Calm before the Surgery
Courtesy Heritage Park Surgical Hospital
Most people would prefer to not have any type of surgery in their lifetime. They are fearful of the operation, the anesthesia, the hospital itself, what their family and loved ones will be doing, and some even fear that first IV needle. Whether elective or emergent, the chances are that you will have to undergo some type of surgery in your lifetime. […]
Hormones & Aging: Hormone Replacement Therapy…For Women & Men!
By Jerry Gillick, RPh, College Pharmacy, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Hormone deficiencies currently affect over 55 million women and men in the U.S. With the average American age on the rise, more research is being done on the effects of aging, hormone decline, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Commonly referred to as menopause (women) and andropause (men), the decline in hormone production that results in a hormone deficiency often causes unpleasant side-effects. HRT can address these symptoms and restore hormone balance. […]
Women and Stroke
Stroke kills twice as many women as breast cancer every year
Courtesy Twin Creeks Hospital, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine
Did you know?
425,000 women suffer from stroke each year, 55,000 more than men
Only 27% of women could name more than two or three of the six primary stroke symptoms […]
“Live Better, Feel Better – For Life!”
By Jane Murray, MD, Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine
Everyone wants to feel better, look better and live longer, right? Too many of us are overweight, have an elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure or diabetes. […]
A Stitch in Time
Health and Wellness in Senior Living
By Nancy Martin, RN, The Vintage, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
One of my most vivid memories of my grandmother is of her sitting near her den window, sewing basket beside her, darning socks for her large family. […]
Mom has Alzheimer’s. Now What?
Home Instead Senior Care offers World-Class Training for Family Caregivers & Loved Ones
Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Now what? More and more families and loved ones will be asking themselves this same question. Currently in America one in eight seniors over the age of 65 is living with Alzheimer’s disease, and nearly half of individuals 85 and older have Alzheimer’s.* […]
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“The Residential Alternative to Long Term Institutional Care for the Elderly” […]
Dementia: “Of all the things in life I’ve lost, I miss my mind the most…”
By Greg Grafton, RN, BSN, MBA, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
For most of us this late night show one liner is sort of funny – we still have our health, our mind, our sense of humor. For some of us who have started catching ourselves not only forgetting where the car keys are, but when we find them we have trouble remembering what to do with them, it can be very scary. […]
Making Every Bite Count!
Meal Replacement Formulas and Foods for Special Diet Needs
By Mika Bradford CN, CPhT, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine
Every bite of food counts when your health is less than optimal or you are recovering from a medical event that has resulted in the reduction of appetite or the volume of food that can be eaten. […]
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