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Nutrition – The Vitamins –– John Eagle Honda

February 20, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Nutrition – The Vitamins
By Ladislav P. Novak, Ph.D.

Courtesy John Eagle Honda, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine

When vitamins were discovered, people fell in love with them. Vitamins seemed to be the answer to an easy route to good health. Today, scientists are discovering the complexity of the interactions of vitamins in the body and in food. Scientific advances brought on understanding of the biological roles the vitamins play in maintaining health and preventing deficiency diseases. […]

Have You Checked Your Mortgage Rate Lately? –– Northstar Bank of Texas

February 19, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Have You Checked Your Mortgage Rate Lately?

By Michele Barber, Northstar Bank of Texas, Denton County LIVING WELL Magazine

Mortgage rates are at an all-time low. Because of that fact, have you stopped to see if you can take advantage of these historic rates? If not, you may be leaving money on the table for you and your family. […]

The history of Good Samaritan Society-Denton Village

February 17, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Good Samaritan Society-Denton Village
Our history…

By Virginia Langston, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

In 1922, Rev. August Hoeger was serving as a pastor in Arthur, North Dakota. A fellow pastor put a challenge in the church newsletter to donate two pennies to finance treatment for a boy with polio. […]

Could your medications be the cause of excessive bruising? –– Mika Bradford

February 15, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Excessive Bruising
Could your medications be the cause?

By Mika Bradford CN, CPhT, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine

A decline in naturally occurring hormones, thinning hair and an increase in bodyweight are just a few of the changes that many people experience with age. Many adults also associate an increase in bruising as one of those changes and while age can impact the elasticity and thickness of skin, common over-the-counter products and medications can also contribute to skin related injuries. […]

Infection Control in Your Life –– Heritage Park Surgical Hospital

February 14, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Infection Control in Your Life

Courtesy Heritage Park Surgical Hospital, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine

One of the fears experienced by people undergoing surgery is having some sort of infection after the surgery like coming down with some sort of “bug” or the surgical site getting infected. Being informed and keeping clean can prevent either of these from happening.
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The Pulmonary Program at Select Specialty Hospital

February 9, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Pulmonary Program at Select Specialty Hospital
Courtesy Select Specialty Hospital, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine

The Pulmonary Program at Select Specialty Hospital is designed to wean medically complex patients who require continued mechanical ventilation. As a specialized acute care hospital, Select Specialty has been very successful in weaning patients who have previously failed to wean in a short-term acute care setting. In addition to pulmonary distress, these patients typically suffer from co-exiting conditions such as infections, muscle atrophy, and nutritional deficiencies––which result from longer stays at ICUs. At Select Specialty Hospital, we are well prepared to handle patients who require extended acute care in a resource-intensive setting. […]

The Buddy System –– Mulkey Mason

February 4, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Buddy System
Courtesy Mulkey Mason, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

How many of us remember as little children being told “hold my hand while we cross the street” or “don’t go out there all alone?” These words of advice will stay with us our entire lifetime. […]

Balloon Kyphoplasty Procedure Offers Numerous Benefits and Relief for Patients with Fractured Vertebrae –– Medtronic

February 4, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Back to a Healthier Lifestyle
Balloon Kyphoplasty Procedure Offers Numerous Benefits and Relief for Patients with Fractured Vertebrae

By Crys Sory, MD, Medtronic, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine

You were getting out of bed and suddenly felt a “pop” and an intense amount of pain in your back that nearly leaves you unable to move. Osteoporosis has caused your bones to become so weak and brittle that everyday activities, such as walking, sleeping and getting out of bed, become more difficult than usual. The back pain is caused by small fractures in the spine, also known as vertebral compression fractures (VCF). […]

Debunking Myths of Older Adult Falls –– Park Gate

January 29, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Debunking Myths of Older Adult Falls

By Chris Smith, Park Gate, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine

Many people think falls are a normal part of aging. The truth is, they’re not. Most falls can be prevented––and you have the power to reduce your risk. […]

How Do I Protect My Disabled Child? –– Craig Watson

January 29, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

How Do I Protect My Disabled Child?
By Craig Watson, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine

Grace is a sweet 69-year-old widow. Her husband died recently from a long illness. She has two children: a son, Todd, and a daughter, Kate. Todd is disabled and suffers from mental illness. Although Todd lives in his own apartment, he is unable to work. He receives Food Stamps, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid. […]