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A new FDA-approved treatment for wrinkle reductions
Pellevé
Look lovely, Feel refreshed
Courtesy J. Kyle Mathews, MD, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
A New FDA-Approved Treatment for Wrinkle Reduction.
Pellevé is the newest F […]
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What you need to know about Lymphedema and HealthSouth
What you need to know about Lymphedema and HealthSouth
By Cathy L. Joseph, OTR/L, Director of Therapy Operations and Andrea Brennan, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, DAPWCA, HealthSouth Scottsdale Rehabilitation Hospital, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
Lymphedema is a chronic disorder characterized by persistent swelling in different parts of the body, most often seen in the arms and/or legs due to a breakdown in the lymphatic system. […]
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The benefits of exercise in your later years
The benefits of exercise in your later years
Courtesy of Fitness Expo, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
When most people hear the word fitness, they wince with the thought of hard work and unpleasant exercises that leave the wind knocked out of them. However, living an active life is actually a lot easier than you’d think. If you ease into it slowly, the benefits will have you wondering why you didn’t do it sooner. […]
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BACK PAIN – IS IT YOUR KIDNEYS ?
BACK PAIN – IS IT YOUR KIDNEYS ?
By Paramesh Ramadugu, MD / IPC Nephrology, St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
The kidneys are bean shaped organs that work to remove metabolic waste and excess water from the bloodstream. They are located near the center of your back a little below the rib cage. […]
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Helping children through the grief process
Helping children through the grief process
The Denver Hospice, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
Grief counselors Emily Duhaime and Agnieska Gorska of The Footprints Children’s Grief Center kept hearing the same request over and over. Families wanted to know what to tell their children while a loved one was dying. […]
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
By Mike Baker, MD, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Gastroesophageal reflux (i.e., stomach contents moving retrograde back into the esophagus) is a normal physiologic process that occurs multiple times throughout the day. These episodes are typically short lived, do not cause symptoms and occur after meals. […]
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Optimum Life® Enhances Key Dimensions of Wellness
Optimum Life® Enhances Key Dimensions of Wellness
Courtesy Brookdale Senior Living, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
Retirement living definitely isn’t what it used to be. In fact, at senior living communities owned or operated by Brookdale Senior Living® it’s much more, thanks to the company’s Optimum Life® initiative. […]
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The Benefit of Private Ownership
The Benefit of Private Ownership
By Rick Allen, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
In the late 60s and early 70s the funeral industry began an era of consolidation. A third generation funeral director from Houston, Texas had the idea of clustering funeral homes together for the benefit of operating efficiency. […]
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Re-Creating Your Space
Re-Creating Your Space
Courtesy ARA Gallery and Interior Design, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Have you ever purchased an item for your home that you just love only to realize that the rest of your décor is outdated? That happened to the Matthews of North Liberty. […]
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WHAT YOU CANNOT SEE – CAN HURT YOU
WHAT YOU CANNOT SEE – CAN HURT YOU!
Courtesy Breathe Better Duct Cleaning, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
In today’s air tight homes, indoor air quality is a growing concern. Most household dust contains, dust mites, mold, mildew, pollen and animal dander. Many of these contaminants are re-circulated through the central air systems in most homes and can aggravate the symptoms of asthma and allergies. […]