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You, Me and LTC
By John J. Checki Jr., CPA, CFP®, CRC® and J.J. Checki III One of the biggest concerns of people approaching Medicare age is health care costs, especially LTC (long-term care.) It’s scary at first […]
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Healthy Fats Make For A Healthy You!
By Joan Weems, RN For over 30 years, fat in our diet has been considered the culprit in obesity, heart disease, and high cholesterol. A typical heart-healthy diet consists of whole grains, vegetables, fruits, low-fat […]
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Colon Cancer: The importance of recognizing the signs, screening, and prevention
9,690 New cases of colorectal cancer in 2017 in Texas 3,700 Deaths due to colorectal cancer in 2017 in Texas These alarming numbers are current projections by The American Cancer Society. Colorectal cancer […]
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Noise Exposure––an Ounce of Prevention to Avoid Hearing Loss
By Elizabeth Brassine, Au.D. I often tell my patients, “The three most common causes of sensorineural hearing loss are family history, aging process and noise exposure.” I usually follow that comment up with, “You can’t […]
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What You Need to Know About Dental Implants
By Dr John Shoemaker Are missing teeth causing you to miss out on life? Missing teeth and loose dentures make too many people sit on the sidelines and let life pass them by. However, modern treatment […]
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Six Concerns of the Affluent?
By John J. Checki Jr. and John J. (J. J.) Checki III Hope your day is going well and we are both filled with passion and purpose. After many years of experience and research, I […]
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Training Horses for Equine Therapy
By Melanie Hess “Just like a 3 year old, horses have a ‘No’ stage,” explains expert trainer Mike Aldridge. “They’ll stomp their little foot and say, ‘No. I’m not doing it!’” That’s just one of […]
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Weighing Your Options Regarding Hearing Loss
Courtesy HearCare & Associates You can purchase just about anything online these days, including hearing aids. But just because you can doesn’t necessarily mean you should. Here’s what you need to know to make the […]
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Effects of Hearing Loss on a Patient’s Life
By Elizabeth Brassine, Au.D. We think of the obvious effect of hearing loss with regard to communication difficulties. However, your hearing health contributes to your overall well-being and quality of life. Statistically, hearing loss is […]
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Get Your Legal Documents in Order
Courtesy Leu & Peirce, PLLC The New Year is a time for fresh starts and optimistic outlooks. After seeing family over the holidays and contemplating the future, many will add “getting affairs in order” to […]