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Are Rain Gutters Really Important?

July 24, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Are Rain Gutters Really Important?
By Rick Greene, General Manager, LeafGuard of Colorado, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
Rain gutters are small but critical components of a building’s roofing system and a long-term investment in the infrastructure of your home. Millions of feet of gutter are installed each year throughout the country, yet there is very little information available to educate or guide consumers when they’re installing or replacing gutters. Gutters.com is a great site to get more information on gutters and help you make informed choices when replacing or choosing a gutter syst […]

Whole Man Expo celebrates men striving for life balance

July 22, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

WHOLE MAN EXPO

The wholeness that occurs from each man being a leader connecting to something beyond himself creates…sustaining success in all aspects of life. – Excerpt from the Men Corps credo (mencorps.org). […]

Finding the Real Cause of Your Pain

July 21, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Finding the Real Cause of Your Pain
By Michael A. Catino, M.D., Texas Spine, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Denton County LIVING WELL Magazine
The landscape of medicine is clearly changing. As our economy struggles to recover and health care reform is underway, we find that our health care dollars don’t go quite as far as they used to. […]

Don’t Miss Out on Important Social Security Benefits!

July 21, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Don’t Miss Out on Important Social Security Benefits!
By Brad Haverback, Investment Advisor Representative, World Trend Financial, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine

While the ongoing viability of Social Security is being called into question, it remains an important component of most retirement plans. Generally, participants have a basic understanding of when and how to collect Social Security retiree benefits; however, they often miss opportunities to maximize benefits. […]

What Are Your Rights As A Home Health Patient?

July 20, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

What Are Your Rights As A Home Health Patient?
By Jason Morris, Southeast Louisiana Home Health, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
With the advances in modern technology and the cost effectiveness of health care at home, the patient’s demand for home health care is growing. […]

The benefits of volunteering

July 19, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

VOLUNTEER. IT’S GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH—ESPECIALLY IF YOU’RE A BABY BOOMER

By Barbara Raynor, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
The Corporation for National and Community Service recently released another report concluding that volunteering was good for your health—particularly if you’re 50 years of age or older. This report was one of a growing number of studies that prove there is a clear connection between volunteering and lower mortality rates, lower rates of depression, fewer physical limitations, and higher levels of wellbeing among Adults 50+. […]

Why Bone Health Is Important

July 18, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Why Bone Health Is Important
By Brian Rose, MD, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
When you think about staying healthy, you probably think about making lifestyle changes to prevent conditions like cancer and heart disease. Keeping your bones healthy to prevent osteoporosis may not be at the top of the wellness list. But it should be. […]

Do you have questions about hospice?

July 17, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Do you have questions about hospice?

Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine

Hospice care addresses needs and opportunities during the last phase of life by bringing together the individual and family, trained caregivers and clinical professionals into the care giving team. This interdisciplinary approach to care focuses on physical symptoms and emotional and spiritual concerns of the patient and family. […]

The ABCDEs of Melanoma

July 16, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The ABCDEs of Melanoma
By Donna S. Barsky, D.Ph., R.Ph., Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine
Do you know your ABCDEs of Melanoma? This could protect you from a future of suffering or no future at all. Here’s what you are looking for: […]

Is Your Plan Still Good For You?

July 15, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Is Your Plan Still Good For You?
By Mark Johnson R.CPhT., Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Every year just like clock work open enrollment comes around. You are bombarded with letters, cards, and various assortments of “pick me” unsolicited solicitations. […]