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Direct Anterior – A new approach to hip replacement

August 27, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Direct Anterior – A new approach to hip replacement
Sonoran Hip Center, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine

Hip replacement surgery is one of the most successful surgeries performed. With over a quarter million of these surgeries performed annually in the U.S., many peoples lives are being changed every day allowing them to walk, exercise and play without pain. Technological advances in hip replacement surgery give great promise of longer lasting results. Not only have the devices been improved but so have the techniques used to perform the procedure. […]

Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s Offers Hope to Colorado Families

August 24, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s Offers Hope to Colorado Families

Colorado Springs and East Denver LIVING WELL Magazines

Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association has mobilized millions of Americans with its annual Walk. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness for the disease and funds programs and services throughout Colorado offered at no charge to families. In addition the event funds research to find better treatments and eventually a cure. This year the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Denver will start and end in Denver City Park on Saturday, September 15, 2012. […]

How to Feed A Long, Healthy, Quality Life

August 24, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

How to Feed A Long, Healthy, Quality Life

Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine

About five years ago, I decided to live to the age of 120, which would mark this year the equivalent of the first 30% of my life. According to actuarial science, the life expectancy for women is 85 and 78 for men. So, where are you on the percentile scale of your life? For example, if you’re 60 years old, then you’ve got 70% of your life under your belt. However, change your mind about how long you want to live and suddenly only 50% of your life is complete. […]

Join in the 20th Race for the Cure and Partner with Komen Denver

August 23, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Join in the 20th Race for the Cure and Partner with Komen Denver to Help Bring Breast Cancer Support and Hope to Underserved Individuals Across Colorado

East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine

The Denver Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is excited to celebrate the 20th annual Race for the Cure with you! The 5k run/walk takes place at the Pepsi Center on Sun., Oct. 7, 2012 and is the perfect event for people young, old and all abilities–whether you are interested in a competitive race or a leisurely walk for a great cause. […]

The Calm before the Surgery

August 22, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Calm before the Surgery
Courtesy Heritage Park Surgical Hospital

Most people would prefer to not have any type of surgery in their lifetime. They are fearful of the operation, the anesthesia, the hospital itself, what their family and loved ones will be doing, and some even fear that first IV needle. Whether elective or emergent, the chances are that you will have to undergo some type of surgery in your lifetime. […]

Discover Goodwill’s “Voyages” Adult Day Program

August 22, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Discover Goodwill’s “Voyages” Adult Day Program

By Bradd Hafer, Discover Goodwill of Southern and Western Colorado, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

A booming senior population paired with increased time demands on the part of their families and care providers have created both challenges and opportunities for senior day program providers like Discover Goodwill’s “Voyages” program, formerly known as “Life at the Bluffs.” Recently, I sat down with our program’s certified nursing staff members and asked them to share their personal insights related to their daily interactions with our program participants, and our relocation to a new facility. […]

A Simple Way to Transfer Wealth

August 21, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

A Simple Way to Transfer Wealth

Courtesy Dan and R. Brennan Barlow, Denton County LIVING WELL Magazine

Thanks to the 2010 tax-relief legislation, the rules for estate planning are very favorable in 2012. This two-year window of opportunity provides the incentive to act now. […]

Hormones & Aging: Hormone Replacement Therapy…For Women & Men!

August 20, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Hormones & Aging: Hormone Replacement Therapy…For Women & Men!
By Jerry Gillick, RPh, College Pharmacy, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

Hormone deficiencies currently affect over 55 million women and men in the U.S. With the average American age on the rise, more research is being done on the effects of aging, hormone decline, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Commonly referred to as menopause (women) and andropause (men), the decline in hormone production that results in a hormone deficiency often causes unpleasant side-effects. HRT can address these symptoms and restore hormone balance. […]

Women and Stroke: Stroke kills twice as many women as breast cancer

August 20, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Women and Stroke
Stroke kills twice as many women as breast cancer every year

Courtesy Twin Creeks Hospital, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine

Did you know?

425,000 women suffer from stroke each year, 55,000 more than men
Only 27% of women could name more than two or three of the six primary stroke symptoms […]

“Live Better, Feel Better – For Life!”

August 19, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

“Live Better, Feel Better – For Life!”

By Jane Murray, MD, Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine

Everyone wants to feel better, look better and live longer, right? Too many of us are overweight, have an elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure or diabetes. […]