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University of Colorado Eye Center announces first-in-Denver Laser Cataract Surgery – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 23, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The University of Colorado Eye Center Announces First-in-Denver Laser Cataract Surgery
Amazing Advances in Cataract Surgery Make the Surgery Even More Precise and Effective

By Richard S. Davidson, M.D., Associate Professor and Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs, Specialist in Cornea and Cataract Surgery, University of Colorado Eye Center, University of Colorado School of Medicine, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
With more than three million procedures performed annually, chances are good that you or a loved one will need cataract surgery at some point. […]

Dr. Norman J. Pomerance talks a new smile in a snap – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 22, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

A NEW SMILE IN A SNAP

By Dr. Norman J. Pomerance, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
If you have ever thought of improving your smile by whitening your teeth, having them straightened, repaired or missing ones replaced, you may have considered braces, implants, bridges, and veneers or crowns. These cosmetic procedures would surely result in a bright, new smile you could be proud of; but they are time consuming and require a significant financial investment. […]

Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group on minimally-invasive options for spine surgery – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 22, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Minimally-Invasive Options for Spine Surgery

By Roger D. Sung, MD, Spine Surgeon at Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Eighty percent of the U.S. population suffers from back pain at some point in their life. While most back pain improves over time, many people need some type of intervention to relieve their pain. […]

Dr. Tabor on how to take care of your skin – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 22, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Taking Care of Your Skin: Past, Present, and Future
By Eric N. Tabor, M.D., Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
You’ve had your summer fun. A few of us probably got just a little too much sun and now we are wishing we had used that sunscreen more frequently. You may have heard it before, but it is true: the best way to prevent premature skin aging and other unwanted skin woes is to apply sunscreen. […]

Family Audiology: Hearing Aid FAQ – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 19, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Hearing Aid FAQ: The Holiday Edition
By Celia McCormick, Au.D., Family Audiology, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
Families and friends will be getting together for celebrations starting in November and spanning through the New Year. These gatherings are a wonderful time to enjoy those we love, but if you have difficulties hearing and cannot fully participate in conversations you may spend the holiday season feeling isolated. […]

Medical Rehabilitation Accident Injury Center on making aging bodies feel young again – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 16, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Chiropractic: Making Aging Bodies Feel Young Again
Courtesy Medical Rehabilitation Accident Injury Center, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
As we age, we can experience more joint pain and less maneuverability. Fortunately, the pain does not have to be managed with drugs and we do not have to live with restrictions in movement. Chiropractic care offers non-invasive natural treatments that can help geriatric patients maintain good health and good mobilit […]

Physicians' Clinic of Iowa talks multidisciplinary cancer care – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 11, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Multidisciplinary Cancer Care
Courtesy Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa, Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa
A diagnosis of cancer is stressful enough. Having to coordinate appointments, determining who to consult with, and worrying about whether you are getting the proper treatment only adds to that stress. […]

Ochsner Medical Center is one of the top performing hospitals – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 11, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Collaboration of clinical teams leads to top performance on quality of care measures by Ochsner Medical Center – North Shore

Courtesy Ochsner North Shore, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine

Did you know that Slidell is home to one of the top performing hospitals in the country? Ochsner Medical Center – North Shore was recently named one of the nation’s top performers on key quality measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. […]

Majoria Drugs on the advantages of using a locally owned independent pharmacy – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 7, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Advantages of Using a Locally Owned Independent Pharmacy

By Vic Welker, Majoria Drugs, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
When you walk into a chain drug store or any of the big box stores, do you receive the customer service that you deserve? How often do you receive poor or no customer service? […]

Hearing Services of McKinney talks directional hearing aids – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 6, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Directional Hearing Aids: Understanding Speech in Noise
By Elizabeth Brassine, Au.D., Hearing Services of McKinney, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
Did you know that your ears are directional? The shape of our ear blocks some of the sound coming from behind, while collecting sound coming from the side and front. Having two ears also is important to helping us localize sound and “hear directionally” (one of the reasons that two hearing aids are recommended over one). […]