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General Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry on the answers you need for a beautiful smile – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 30, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

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. […]

Advanced Eye Care talks Eye Care 101 – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 30, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

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. […]

Centennial Medical Center on how to lower your risk of stroke – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 24, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

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. […]

RGB Eye Associates talk cataracts – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 22, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

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. […]

Avere Healthcare Clinic asks "who will take care of senior citizens?" – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 19, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

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! […]

Amazing Faces on lifts, tucks, laser, filler, and peels. What is their real value? – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 19, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Lifts, Tucks, Laser, Filler And Peels. What Is Their Real Value?

By Dr. Kevin L. McBride, Amazing Faces, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
Lifts, tucks, laser, fillers and peels – the options seem endless! When you decide to enhance your facial appearance, you may think, “Where do I start? Where do I find the best value?” You may seek advice from friends and the Internet, but still, it is difficult to know what is best for your face and bank account. […]

First Texas Home Health on the social worker's role in achieving individualized home health care – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 15, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Social Worker’s Role in Achieving Individualized Home Health Care

By Megan Adams, LMSW, First Texas Home Health, Texoma and Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
One of the beneficial aspects of providing healthcare in the home is the opportunity for providers to get to know the patient as an individual. Therapists, nurses, and social workers work with patients based on environmental factors that make their situation unique. This also happens to be the very thing that makes home health more challenging. When evaluating a person’s personal environment there are factors to consider. […]

Visionary Medical Imaging on 10 facts about healthcare costs – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 14, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

10 Facts about Healthcare Costs
Courtesy Visionary Medical Imaging, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Most of us are fairly good about comparison shopping. Except when it comes to medical care. We simply go where we’re told, have our tests done and pay the bill––whatever the price. There’s a better way. […]

The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy talks flu facts and prevention tips – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 11, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Flu Facts and Prevention Tips
Courtesy The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
It’s very important to remember that the flu isn’t a harmless affliction. It is a serious illness and can lead to other serious illnesses, including pneumonia. With flu season upon us, The Medicine Shoppe pharmacy offers these flu facts and prevention tips. […]

Let Respite Care Give You a Break explains Rambling Oaks Assisted Living – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 7, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Let Respite Care Give You a Break
By Nicol Smith, Rambling Oaks Assisted Living and Extensive Care Communities,
Collin & Denton LIVING WELL Magazines
For many of us, a vacation is a welcoming thought, but for those caring for an elderly parent it can be very stressful. Who will take over the role as “caregiver?” […]