Prevention of Children being Overweight and Obese: Parents and Grandparents are the Key!
By Lisa L. Houk, FNP, BC Nurse Practitioner, North Texas Family Medicine, Denton and Texoma LIVING WELL Magazines
One out of four kindergarteners is overweight in America. […]
Diabetes: The Number One Cause of Blindness
Early Detection and Management Can Help Save Your Sight
By Rajiv Anand, MD, MS, FRCS, Texas Retina Associates, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
Diabetes or high blood sugar is a problem for many middle-age Americans. With obesity and sedentary lifestyles on the rise, it is estimated there are about 45 million people in the U.S. with type 2 diabetes. Most people don’t realize diabetes can also affect the eyes and lead to vision loss. This damage is exacerbated with high blood pressure and cholesterol. […]
That Moment When Everything Changes
By Sherry Little, Home Hospice of Grayson, Texoma & Denton LIVING WELL Magazines
Instantly, everything changes. Your doctor says, “There is nothing else we can do.” It is that moment when you recognize that cure is no longer possible. The final phase of life has begun. […]
Droopy Eyelids
By Mary E. Hurley, M.D., North Dallas Dermatology, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
I have droopy eyelids and feel like I need to have plastic surgery. Is there anything I can do to avoid having to go under the knife?
While nothing can quite compete with the dramatic effects of plastic surgery, there are risks involved with any surgical procedure, including the risks associated with general anesthesia. There are many new advances in the field of cosmetic dermatology that can buy time until you really need surgery. […]
Major Change in Medicare Annual Enrollments!
By Tucker Thompson, Benchmark Financial, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
Annual Enrollment Period for Medicare Part C – Advantage Plans [HMOs, PPOs PFFS, SNPs] and Medicare Part D – Prescription Drug Plans is Oct. 15 until Dec. 7, 2011 with coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2012. Do not forget the new deadline to enroll or change is Dec. 7, 2011 for both! […]
The Answers You Need for a Beautiful Smile
Courtesy General Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Dr. John Shoemaker, a general and implant dentist, has treated the complete dental needs of adults and teenagers for more than 30 years in Sherman, Texas. He has performed implant dentistry in his practice—a special interest—for more than 25 years. In order to achieve the patient’s best health, Dr. Shoemaker performs all implant-related procedures in his office. Special attention is given to the importance of not only a beautiful smile but also to teeth that will last a lifetime. […]
Eye Care 101: Knowing Who Does What On Your Eye Care Team
By Debi Goss, Advanced Eye Care, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
As an office manager of an ophthalmology practice that has all the members of an “eye” team, I’m often asked what the difference is between the “doctors.” Aren’t they all doctors? The answer: No. Eye care professionals serve patients in a variety of different ways, and patients need to be knowledgeable about what services they are receiving. […]
How to lower your risk of stroke
Making lifestyle changes to your control blood pressure
By Aimee Garza, MD, Neurologist, Centennial Medical Center, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
Approximately every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke. […]
Cloudy with a Chance of Cataracts
Courtesy RGB Eye Associates, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Just because cataracts are common, affecting about 20.5 million Americans over the age of 40, doesn’t mean you have to live with the symptoms. They won’t magically disappear, but most often, cataracts can be removed, improving vision in 95% of patients. […]
Who Will Take Care of Senior Citizens?
Courtesy Avere Healthcare Clinic, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Statistics show most Medicare recipients don’t understand what Medicare is all about. This leads to frustration, which causes seniors to likely defer preventative care and skip necessary doctor’s visits. The average senior doesn’t know when they need a colonoscopy, and most certainly isn’t particularly eager to find out! […]
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