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What you need to know about diverticulosis – Associates in Gastroenterology

April 25, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

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. […]

How participating in fun activities can keep you youthful – Caruth Haven Court

April 25, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

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 – Humana, LIVING WELL Magazine

April 24, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

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. […]

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

April 20, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

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. […]

Speeding the recovery process after a planned surgery – LIVING WELL Magazine

April 19, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Speeding the Recovery Process After a Planned Surgery
Courtesy Santé of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
Dealing with a surgery is never fun, even when the surgery is planned, such as a knee or a hip replacement. Returning to optimal health and getting back to a regular routine is the top priority. […]

Managing your investment expectations – Terry Lockridge & Dunn, LIVING WELL Magazine

April 18, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Managing Your Investment Expectations
By Timothy F. Terry, Founder, Terry Lockridge & Dunn / World Trend Financial, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine

It’s tax time. This is an excellent opportunity to see just how well your investments performed last year. It is also a great time to think about your taxes. In both of these areas, planning is everything! […]

Am I paranoid, or are people avoiding me – Jenkins-Soffe, LIVING WELL Magazine

April 17, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

“Am I Paranoid, or Are People Avoiding Me?”

By Russell P. Friedman & John W. James, Jenkins-Soffe, Salt Lake City LIVING WELL Magazine
Even though grievers seem to be walking through quicksand, they usually have a heightened awareness of what is going on around them. […]

Luxury living – Five Star Premier Residences of Dallas, LIVING WELL Magazine

April 16, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Luxury Living
Courtesy Five Star Premier Residences of Dallas, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
One of the current trends in retirement that has gained enormous popularity in recent years is the concept of the luxury community. […]

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

April 12, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

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. […]

How hormones affect aging – Derma Health, LIVING WELL Magazine

April 11, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

How Hormones Affect Aging

By Dr. Ann Watwood, NMD, Chief Medical Officer, Derma Health, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine

Hormones have a huge impact on our health and a powerful influence in our bodies, beginning from the day we are born and continuing throughout our life. […]