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Heart surgeons perform state-of-the-art treatment for atrial fibrillation

Heart surgeons perform state-of-the-art treatment for atrial fibrillation

By Brian Newsome, Senior Public Relations Specialist, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Heart attacks may be the signature disease of cardiac conditions, but there are plenty of other maladies that plague our tickers. […]

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Silent Killer: Heart Disease

Silent Killer: Heart Disease

By Scottie Gainey, MHA, RT(R), Texoma Medical Center, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Most people don’t see it coming. Learn possible signs because the faster you get medical attention, the better your chances of survival and recovery are. […]

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Although yesterday may not be remembered, today can still be enjoyed…Dementia Care

Although yesterday may not be remembered, today can still be enjoyed…
Courtesy Garden Terrace at Overland Park, Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine
When it comes to the care of those affected with dementia, Garden Terrace at Overland Park is the place to be. Garden Terrace is a five-star facility 100% dedicated to the care of those with dementia. With the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and related dementia increasing at an alarming rate, it is a benefit to the community to have a strong nursing facility to care for those patients. […]

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The Value of the Audiologist in Hearing Care

The Value of the Audiologist in Hearing Care
By Elizabeth Brassine, Au.D., Hearing Services of McKinney, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine

From the moment we wake up to the time we go to sleep, sound plays an important role in our lives. Whether it’s alerting us to danger, delivering needed information, or making us simply laugh, smile or cry. Sound informs, entertains and connects us to the world. […]

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Extra Support and End-of-Life Care for the Entire Family Unit

Extra Support and End-of-Life Care for the Entire Family Unit
By Sarah Goodman, CSW, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
Life is made up of moments and the collection of moments is what forms a memory. As we all journey through life we experience more moments, and these moments seem to become more precious as the inevitable limitations of life approach. […]

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Portrait art through the generations

Portrait Art THROUGH THE Generations
Inspiration in a photographer’s garden

Courtesy The Kelly Gallery, Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine
Creating portrait art in her stunning gardens in Stilwell, Kansas, for over 23 years, Kelly Daniels, of The Kelly Gallery, has captured many generations of families and become an icon in the Midwest. […]

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Living well with arthritis: treatments advancing for surgical and nonsurgical approaches

Living Well with Arthritis

Treatments advancing for surgical and nonsurgical approaches

Courtesy American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
People who have arthritis describe the symptoms as painful, discouraging and debilitating. These symptoms disrupt the flow and balance of your life and make an active life difficult. […]

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Acupuncture for migraine relief

Acupuncture for Migraine Relief

By Ashley Miller, MSTOM, ACA, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
Chronic migraine headache is a serious affliction that affects millions of Americans. A migraine is usually described as an intense, throbbing pain, often accompanied by nausea, diarrhea, and sensitivity to light and sound. These episodes can last anywhere from hours to days, often rendering the person unable to continue with their normal daily routine. […]

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Aging in Place: Promoting Independence and Fulfillment for Seniors in Our Community

Aging in Place

Promoting Independence and Fulfillment for Seniors in Our Community
By Seth Rankin, Goodwill at Home, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
We have all heard the heartwarming stories of loved ones who were able to remain in their home, surrounded by family and friends, to live out their golden years. […]

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Donny Osmond: Charming a new generation of fans

Nearly 40 years after making millions of teenage girls swoon, he’s charming a new generation of fans.

Pin down Donny Osmond and it’s clear why he’s tough to reach: he never slows down. A typical day for Osmond entails flying back and forth between his home in Utah to Las Vegas to perform in “Donny & Marie” at the Flamingo, along with hosting a daily radio show, all while squeezing in solo tour dates, filming and pitching a television pilot, and recording new music. Not a bad day’s work for a former teen idol who was heading towards near obscurity in the early 80s before making an unexpected comeback. […]