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Staying Young & Living Social

Staying Young & Living Social
Courtesy General Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine

Are you happy with your smile? Can you eat the foods you love? Do you have loose dentures? What about missing teeth? Do you know that missing teeth can result in a significant amount of bone loss, which eventually leads to premature aging? […]

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Why does my back hurt?

Why Does My Back Hurt?
By Nathan S. Walters, M.D., Texas Institute for Surgery, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine

Up to an astonishing 90% of people will experience back pain at some time in their lives. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, over 14% of new visits to primary care physicians are for low back pain. As we age, we endure both macrotraumas, repetitive microtraumas and undergo changes in body habitus that alter and redistribute biomechanical forces unevenly on the spine. […]

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A Window of Opportunity: Rheumatoid Arthritis

A Window of Opportunity
Rheumatoid Arthritis

By Roy Fleischmann, MD, Rheumatology Associates, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an aggressive disease that, if not treated adequately, results in progressive joint deformity that ultimately produces severe functional decline. […]

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Kathy Ireland: Model of Success

Kathy Ireland

Model-turned-entrepreneur opens up about her multi-million dollar empire, raising three kids, and her life in front of the camera

By Sondra Barr, LIVING WELL Magazine cover story

Kathy Ireland’s face may have graced the covers of hundreds of magazines, but it’s her business sense that’s launched thousands of products. […]

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Who Are You Calling Old? Baby Boomers Speed Up Instead of Slowing Down

Who Are You Calling Old?
Baby Boomers Speed Up Instead of Slowing Down
By Adam McDaniel, D.O., Centennial Medical Center, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine

Motivational author Norman Vincent Peale once said, “Live your life and forget your age.” Baby boomers are listening. Just as they redefined the 1960s and ‘70s, today boomers are once again making their mark. Donald Trump became a father and grandfather in the same year. Diane Keaton became a model for L’Oreal cosmetics. […]

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease can be Managed

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease can be Managed
By Kay Hernandez, RN, VNA Hospice, Denton County LIVING WELL Magazine

What Is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disease that causes difficulty with breathing. Symptoms of COPD include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and susceptibility to respiratory infections. Symptoms usually worsen over time and limit the ability to perform routine activities. […]

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Important Dates for Medicare: Navigating Medicare Enrollment Timelines

Important Dates for Medicare: Navigating Medicare Enrollment Timelines
By Randy Strnad, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine

These days, age 65 doesn’t mean the same thing to everyone. No matter what your plans are, it’s important to understand Medicare’s enrollment timelines and when you need to take action. […]

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You’re Not Old, Just Older

You’re Not Old, Just Older
Courtesy Avere Healthcare Clinic, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

You’ve been in your body longer than anyone else, and no one knows your body better than you. Most patients can sense when something isn’t right, way before a doctor tells them. Sometimes when you’re not feeling right, you may attribute it to getting older; however, getting older is not a reason to not feel well. […]