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Time does not heal all wounds – Lifecare Technology, LIVING WELL Magazine

March 26, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Time Does Not Heal All Wounds
Courtesy Lifecare Technology, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine

Although most skin wounds heal normally, there are millions in the U.S. with problem wounds that do not heal. Most occur on the legs or feet and are associated with problems such as diabetes, peripheral arterial disease (reduced circulation), peripheral neuropathy (reduced sensation) and chronic leg edema (swelling). […]

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton talks about the road to cardiac recovery – LIVING WELL Magazine

March 22, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Road to Cardiac Recovery
Courtesy Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
According to the National Institutes of Health, about 1.2 million people every year experience a heart attack in the U.S. Once the cardiac event has passed, a specialized program can help patients get back to a normal life.
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How to see better – RGB Eye Associates, LIVING WELL Magazine

March 22, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

See Where You’re Going

Courtesy RGB Eye Associates, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Planning an adventure this summer? Enjoy every moment. See all the sites. Come home with lots of great photos and happy memories. […]

Looking for a new pharmacy? Majoria Drugs can help – LIVING WELL Magazine

March 22, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Looking For A New Pharmacy?

By Vic Welker, Manager, Majoria Drugs, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
Because of a change in your insurance plan, are you forced to look for a new pharmacy to get your medication? This recently occurred in Louisiana. Those with Blue Cross, Blue Shield of Louisiana were forced to look for prescription services elsewhere when a national drug chain decided to no longer accept Blue Cross, Blue Shield of Louisiana. At the beginning of 2012, many were forced to seek out new pharmacies. […]

Fairway Villas, Denver's newest active adult ranch community – LIVING WELL Magazine

March 21, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Move and Get Movin’

Denver’s Newest Active Adult Ranch Community, Fairway Villas, Oakwood Homes, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
Open for a couple months now, Denver’s newest active adult community has jumped out to a great start with huge showings from home buyers everywhere and garnered more excitement than Oakwood Homes imagined. “We were overwhelmed with how many people came out to the official grand opening,” says Oakwood sales manager, Alisa Poncher. “Over 400 people showed up that weekend.” […]

What you need to know about digital dentures – Norman J. Pomerance, DDS, LIVING WELL Magazine

March 20, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Digital Dentures

By Norman J. Pomerance, DDS, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
In this digital age we are now living, many advances in medicine and dentistry are derived from using the computer as a tool to improve our traditional methods of treating patients. The most recent advancement in dentistry for treating a patient who has no remaining teeth is dentures that are constructed from a digital image of their mouth. […]

Two-way relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease – Northlake Periodontics – LIVING WELL Magazine

March 19, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Two-Way Relationship Between Diabetes and Periodontal Disease

Diabetes can increase a patient’s chance of having periodontal disease and research suggests that periodontal disease may make it more difficult for diabetics to control their blood sugar.

Courtesy Northlake Periodontics, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
More than 25 million people in the U.S., that is 8.3% of the population, have diabetes with seven million being undiagnosed. […]

Planning for Recovery at Home – Holladay Brothers Construction, Inc. – LIVING WELL Magazine

March 17, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Planning for Recovery at Home
Courtesy Holladay Brothers Construction, Inc., Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Recovery from a fall, a stroke or major surgery can be a lengthy process. For many people, recovery begins with formal rehabilitation and continues with learning to live with reduced mobility or inability to perform daily functions unaided. […]

Long-term hospital care for medically complex patients – Kindred Hospitals – LIVING WELL Magazine

March 16, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Long-Term Hospital Care for Medically Complex Patients

Courtesy Kindred Hospitals, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
Kindred Hospitals of New Orleans specialize in caring for patients who need the specialized care and extended recovery time that conventional short-term hospitals are not equipped to provide. […]

How to deal with phantom limb pain – Orthotic & Prosthetic Specialists, Inc., LIVING WELL Magazine

March 15, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

What is Phantom Limb Pain?
By Michael Relle, CPO/FAAOP, Orthotic & Prosthetic Specialists, Inc., Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
Phantom limb pain is used to describe sensations felt by amputees where the amputated limb has been located. It may include cramping, tingling, itching, pins-and-needles, stabbing pains, and or pressure. Most amputees experience this, but the intensity to which it is felt will vary. […]