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Blakemore Meeker and Bowler Co., LPA, on employment in Ohio – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 20, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Employment in Ohio

By Michael B. Bowler, Attorney, Blakemore Meeker and Bowler Co., LPA, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine

In these troubled economic times, one large issue in our nation is that of jobs and employment. We, as a nation, are far from full employment. People are losing their jobs, or not being hired for a job in the first place. These individuals are oftentimes interested in knowing their legal rights with respect to their employment situation. […]

Avere Healthcare Clinic asks "who will take care of senior citizens?" – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 19, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Who Will Take Care of Senior Citizens?
Courtesy Avere Healthcare Clinic, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Statistics show most Medicare recipients don’t understand what Medicare is all about. This leads to frustration, which causes seniors to likely defer preventative care and skip necessary doctor’s visits. The average senior doesn’t know when they need a colonoscopy, and most certainly isn’t particularly eager to find out! […]

Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group on minimally-invasive options for spine surgery – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 19, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Minimally-Invasive Options for Spine Surgery

By Roger D. Sung, MD, Spine Surgeon at Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

Eighty percent of the U.S. population suffers from back pain at some point in their life. While most back pain improves over time, many people need some type of intervention to relieve their pain. For patients with continual spine problems, there are many conservative options including physical therapy, medications, chiropractic, and injection treatments. When these options don’t work, many patients are offered surgery to address their spine problems. […]

Aurora Center for Active Adults on how well do you know your heart – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 17, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

How Well Do You Know Your Heart?

Courtesy Aurora Center for Active Adults, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
Year after year, the statistics speak for themselves when it comes to the importance of heart health. Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 785,000 Americans had their first heart attack in 2010, and an additional 470,000 had a recurrent heart attack. It’s clear that heart health education is key for prevention. Do you know your heart? […]

Cardinal Village: Antioxidants: Myth, Miracle or Mystery – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 16, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Antioxidants: Myth, Miracle or Mystery?

By Steve Kurtz, Cardinal Village, LIVING WELL Magazine
With each visit to the supermarket or pharmacy, there appears to be a growing number of products claiming to be a major source for antioxidants. We’re told of the many potential benefits of antioxidants including mental enhancement, disease prevention and even longevity, but just how much do we really know about this super nutrient? […]

Carefree Transitions asks "What truly is a burden?" – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 15, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

What truly is a burden?
By Judy Rough, Carefree Transitions, LIVING WELL Magazine
Burden is defined as a heavy load; that which is borne with difficulty; obligation. […]

Care Initiatives Hospice on knowing the benefits of hospice for you and your loved ones – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 15, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Get to Know the Benefits of Hospice for You and Your Loved Ones

Courtesy Care Initiatives Hospice, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine

Hospice care enhances comfort and promotes the quality of life for individuals and their families when cure is no longer likely. Care Initiatives Hospice recognizes that peace and comfort in the closing months of life are essential goals of health care. […]

Copley Place on wintertime safety for seniors – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 14, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Wintertime Safety

By Sydney from Copley Place, Copley Place, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
It is good to be like the Boy Scouts, and heed their motto: “ BE PREPARED ” … “the meaning of the motto is that a scout must prepare himself by previous thinking out and practicing how to act on any accident or emergency so that he is never taken by surprise.” Robert Baden-Powell […]

Visionary Medical Imaging on 10 facts about healthcare costs – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 14, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

10 Facts about Healthcare Costs
Courtesy Visionary Medical Imaging, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Most of us are fairly good about comparison shopping. Except when it comes to medical care. We simply go where we’re told, have our tests done and pay the bill––whatever the price. There’s a better way. […]

The Manor Village at Scottsdale on the spice of life – LIVING WELL Magazine

November 12, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Spice of Life
By Georgette Kelly, The Manor Village at Scottsdale, Scottsdale LIVNG WELL Magazine
As we age, we undergo physical changes that are easy to spot, but more often than not the subtle changes to our mindset and how we perceive our world go undetected. […]