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What specialty fits you best? – Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, LIVING WELL Magazine

What Specialty Fits You Best?
Courtesy Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital-WNJ (THP-WNJ), Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Everyone needs a doctor. The problem: the medical expert you need to diagnose and fix what ails you may be harder to find if you don’t know what they do. Below is a basic description of some different types of doctors and the areas they specialize in. […]

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The repair of hernias and other reasons to need a general surgeon – Colorado Springs Health Partners, LIVING WELL Magazine

The repair of hernias and other reasons to need a general surgeon
By Lonnie Imlay, MD, Colorado Springs Health Partners, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Most men are probably used to the routine at the doctor’s office – take a deep breath and cough –the standard check for a hernia. Although people of all ages can get hernias, men are more likely to develop them than women. […]

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The robotic revolution – The Urology Center of Colorado, LIVING WELL Magazine

The Robotic Revolution

By Mark Jones, M.D., TUCC Physician, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
Robotic assisted surgery is considered a mainstay in all aspects of urologic surgery. Six surgeons practicing with The Urology Center of Colorado (TUCC) specialize in using the da Vinci Surgical System to perform numerous urologic procedures. […]

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Live longer, feel better – Total Health Solutions, LIVING WELL Magazine

Live Longer, Feel Better

By Jeffrey Friedman, Total Health Solutions, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
With people now living into their 80s and beyond, it is understandable that your body might not function as well, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop living your life to its fullest. […]

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How to avoid fragile bones – Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group, LIVING WELL Magazine

Fragile Bones – Don’t Let it Happen to You
By Dr. John C. Redfern, Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Many people live their entire life without a broken bone until they reach their elder years. Then, suddenly, they are dealing with a broken hip after a simple fall at their home. This is a story heard too many times in the emergency room and orthopaedic surgery office. […]

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Get active, get healthy – Humana, LIVING WELL Magazine

Get Active, Get Healthy!

By Randa Anderson-Stice, regional president of Senior Products for Humana in Colorado, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

Regular exercise is important to the physical and mental health of everyone, and becomes increasingly essential as we age. Physical fitness not only produces long-term health benefits but also boosts energy levels, improves mood and increases confidence. […]

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Stopping killers in their tracks – Texoma Cardiovascular Surgeons, LIVING WELL Magazine

Stopping Killers in their Tracks (Part Three)

By Vicky L. Chappell, M.D., Texoma Cardiovascular Surgeons, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine

As mentioned in previous issues, the top three leading causes of death are heart disease, cancer and stroke. The third leading cause of death, stroke, affects approximately 795,000 people each year. […]

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The best path home – Senior Care Health and Rehabilitation Center of Denton, LIVING WELL Magazine

The Best Path Home

Courtesy Senior Care Health and Rehabilitation Center of Denton, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Each new year brings a list of resolutions. Perhaps you plan to eat a more nutritious diet; perhaps you plan to exercise more. However, unplanned events can occur. […]

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Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton talks about the road to cardiac recovery – LIVING WELL Magazine

The Road to Cardiac Recovery
Courtesy Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
According to the National Institutes of Health, about 1.2 million people every year experience a heart attack in the U.S. Once the cardiac event has passed, a specialized program can help patients get back to a normal life.
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