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Hydration Station asks "Are you concerned about your health and the health of your family?" – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 21, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Are You Concerned About Your Health and the Health of Your Family?

By Danny Burke, Hydration Station, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
I know I am. For the last 18 years, I’ve been perfecting my diet and exercise program a little bit each year in my quest for optimal health. As for hydration, I did what the experts said and drank up to a gallon of water a day. A year ago, I drank antioxidant alkaline mineral water for the first time. […]

Good Samaritan Society: co-workers are extended family at Lake Forest Village – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 21, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Co-workers are Extended Family at Lake Forest Village

By Rita Martin, Good Samaritan Society, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
I came to work for Good Samaritan Society – Denton Village in 1987, expecting it to just be a good job. I quickly realized that it is much more. I left Denton Village after 12 years and transferred to Lake Forest, and my extraordinary journey continued. […]

Dan Rockvoan, personal trainer, on the benefits of exercise and tempo as a variable – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 19, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

THE BENEFITS OF EXERCISE AND TEMPO AS A VARIABLE

By Dan Rockvoan, BMT, CPT-CI, CPT-NASM, CES-NASM, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
What is exercise tempo? It is the speed which muscle moves against and with gravity producing and reducing force. The first movement for tempo application is referred to as concentric motion (against gravity). […]

Colorado Springs Health Partners: Do I really need to worry about all these tests? – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 18, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Do I Really Need to Worry About All of These Tests?

By Larry Norfleet, MD, FACOG, Colorado Springs Health Partners, Obstetrics and Gynecology,

From the moment we are born, we have schedules for our health: immunizations, check-ups, physicals, all in the midst of our busy lives. Why all these tests when there is so much else to keep track of? Here’s why: […]

Marta J. Williger, Attorney at Law, discusses six things to consider when writing your will – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 15, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Six Things to Consider when Writing Your Will

By Marta J. Williger, Attorney at Law, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine

1. Non-probate Property: Your will only controls property that transfers through the probate court. Non-probate property includes: Property held jointly which passes automatically upon your death to the other owner. Property may be “payable on death” to another person. Insurance proceeds, annuities and IRAs go directly to the named beneficiary. […]

Dolce Salon & Spa on natural makeup & healthy skin – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 12, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Natural Makeup, Healthy Skin!
By Dynelle Rodriguez, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
Have you heard about the latest makeup trend that is exploding all over the beauty market? It is the ultimate combination of beauty and skin care…mineral makeup! Mineral makeup is a line of products that are made of all natural, finely ground minerals from the earth. Mineral makeup products are free of the chemicals, dyes, or preservatives that are found in traditional makeup. […]

Falls Village on rehabilitation professionals you can trust – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 11, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Choose rehabilitation professionals you can trust
By Greg Carnes, MBA, LNHA, Falls Village, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
After hospitalization, many older adults require care for short-term rehab to home. In the current fragmented health care system, hospitals are financially incentivized to discharge patients to post acute care as soon as possible. As a result, in some cases, older adults are caught in a system that transitions patients to home, home health, outpatient care or a skilled facility in a manner that causes various adverse medical, social and financial consequences. […]

Colorado Springs and East Denver LIVING WELL Magazines present Jim Marsh and his band Grass It Up

December 10, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Banjos and Brushes

By Jon Bross, Colorado Springs and East Denver LIVING WELL Magazines
For over 30 years now, Jim Marsh has been playing bluegrass, booking bluegrass and promoting bluegrass in Anniston, Alabama. His passion for roots music and fast pickin’ has been balanced with raising a family, owning an automotive pinstriping business and creating unique folk art. So what is a renaissance man to do when the nest empties? […]

Easy Medical delivers what you need – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 9, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

It CAN be delivered
By Mike Factor, Easy Medical, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
A company in the Valley is making getting medical supplies easier. Having to rely on someone else to shop for you can be a sensitive concern. […]

Elite Vision on the early detection of glaucoma – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 9, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Glaucoma: Early Detection to Prevent Vision Loss
By Dr. LeRoy Popowski, O.D., Elite Vision, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the U.S. and it is estimated that over four million Americans have glaucoma, although many may not be diagnosed and recognize that their vision loss is preventable. […]