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Recovery at Carrus

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. […]

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STRAIGHT TEETH IN ONLY 6 MONTHS

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. […]

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Strokes: It could happen to you or a loved one

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. […]

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Nutrition: Part II

Nutrition: Part II
Fats
By Ladislav P. Novak, Ph.D.

Courtesy John Eagle Honda, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine

In the spring issue of LIVING WELL Magazine “Nutrition: Part 1,” I provided basic information about calories, proteins, carbohydrates and fats. I felt a brief note should be provided here in the summer issue to further clarify the differences between saturated fats and unsaturated fats. […]

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Live Every Moment at Every Age

Live Every Moment at Every Age

Courtesy RGB Eye Associates, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine

Helen Keller said that life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. Her quote is repeated often, motivating us to make the most of every day. Part of living a fulfilling life is being able to see well at every age. […]

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Balloon Kyphoplasty Features Numerous Benefits

Balloon Kyphoplasty Features Numerous Benefits

Procedure Offers Relief for Patients with Fractured Vertebrae

By Jennifer Zahn, MD, MPH, Denton County 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. […]

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Art and Science Meet: The human touch is made remarkable by the da Vinci® surgical robot

Art and Science Meet
The human touch is made remarkable by the da Vinci® surgical robot

Courtesy Texoma Medical Center, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine

Not that long ago, robots existed only in the imaginations of movie makers and science fiction writers. […]

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Bereavement Services are a Hospice Benefit

Bereavement Services are a Hospice Benefit
Courtesy Visiting Nurse Association, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine

The loss of a loved one can have an impact long after death. Healing from the loss of a spouse is a longer process than most people realize. By being patient with oneself and having the support of family members and friends, grief usually softens over time. Sometimes, though, it’s helpful to have additional support when dealing with grief from a loss. […]

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Focus on Healthy Aging: Annual Wellness Visit provides a springboard to good health, fitness

Focus on Healthy Aging
Annual Wellness Visit provides a springboard to good health, fitness

By Mary Norman, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine

As the regional medical director at Highland Springs, an Erickson Living retirement community in North Dallas, I see firsthand how our residents can experience the best years of their life in retirement. […]