Thinking of moving – don’t panic
By Karen Knight, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Many times when people think about moving they become overwhelmed with thinking of all that moving entails. Taking the time to break down the components involved with a move can make the process much easier. […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis: What to Expect
By Sarah Sebetka, Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease, in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue, specifically synovium—the thin membrane that lines the joints. When attacked, fluid builds up in the joints causing inflammation and pain. […]
Special Needs Planning Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
By Karen H. Weber, Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine
One of the greatest fears that a parent has is that she might die without having identified a caregiver for a disabled son or daughter. While many parents find themselves touring college campuses when a child reaches age 18, the parents of children with special needs find themselves meeting with a lawyer to discuss the concepts of durable power of attorney documents versus court-ordered guardianship. […]
Mission Possible: Smiling with Comfort, Health & Beauty
Courtesy Whitmore Dental, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine
There is a place in Plano where smiles come from deep within. These are soulful smiles; they reflect life lived well and familial love. […]
Watch out for trees vulnerable to uprooting
By Michael Corcoran, Eden Tree Service, Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine
As a Kansan, you are familiar with the erratic weather we have in our great state during the spring and summer months. Over the last 30 years, the average wind speed for the Kansas City Metro area is 10.6 miles an hour during these seasons, and the average maximum wind speed is 40 miles per hour. This makes for some sleepless nights worrying about our beautiful mature trees. […]
Postnasal Drip
By Russell J. Otto, MD, FACS, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Postnasal drip is a condition that can be a normal occurrence or reflect a variety of abnormal conditions. The membranes that line the nose and sinuses produce a mildly sticky, watery liquid called mucus. […]
Equestrian Angel: An Equestrian Encounter is the Best Medicine
By Jennifer Roché, R.N., BSN, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
Throughout history it was the horse that assisted mankind to achieve success. Side by side, horse and man won wars, defended empires, and explored new frontiers. […]
Diverticulosis – What You Need to Know
By William W. Lunt, MD, Associates in Gastroenterology, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Diverticulosis is an extremely common disorder with an increased prevalence as a person ages. At age 40 only 10% of Americans have diverticula, which increases to 40% by age 60 and finally up to 70% as people reach their 80s. Most individuals remain completely asymptomatic, never knowing they have diverticula. Of those with diverticula, only 25-30% will experience any complication, which manifests as either an infection or bleeding. […]
Participating in Activities You Enjoy—More Than Just Fun and Games
Courtesy Caruth Haven Court, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
June feels great. She enjoys gardening, playing cards with friends on Tuesdays and Fridays at the senior center, and taking a water aerobics class at the county indoor pool. She turns 78 this year, but she feels like she’s still in her 30s. […]
Save on Your Health Care
By George Smith, MD, New Lifestyles, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
Health care costs are on the rise. Making matters worse, about 80% of older adults have at least one chronic condition, such as heart disease, cancer or diabetes, driving the need for prescriptions and treatments that add up over time. […]
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