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The repair of hernias and other reasons to need a general surgeon – Colorado Springs Health Partners, LIVING WELL Magazine

The repair of hernias and other reasons to need a general surgeon
By Lonnie Imlay, MD, Colorado Springs Health Partners, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Most men are probably used to the routine at the doctor’s office – take a deep breath and cough –the standard check for a hernia. Although people of all ages can get hernias, men are more likely to develop them than women. […]

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

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. […]

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How to avoid fragile bones – Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group, LIVING WELL Magazine

Fragile Bones – Don’t Let it Happen to You
By Dr. John C. Redfern, Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Many people live their entire life without a broken bone until they reach their elder years. Then, suddenly, they are dealing with a broken hip after a simple fall at their home. This is a story heard too many times in the emergency room and orthopaedic surgery office. […]

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Stopping killers in their tracks – Texoma Cardiovascular Surgeons, LIVING WELL Magazine

Stopping Killers in their Tracks (Part Three)

By Vicky L. Chappell, M.D., Texoma Cardiovascular Surgeons, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine

As mentioned in previous issues, the top three leading causes of death are heart disease, cancer and stroke. The third leading cause of death, stroke, affects approximately 795,000 people each year. […]

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Learn more about Hills Bank Live Local Movement – LIVING WELL Magazine

Bringing It Home
By Barb Colehour, Hills Bank, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Thanks to the internet, you’ve got the world at your fingertips—unique shopping experiences, travel planning, streaming videos, and social networking are ready and waiting at the touch of a key—but what about the world just outside your door? Those same opportunities can be found right in your hometown, and Hills Bank’s Live Local program encourages you to do just that: live locally. […]

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Tulane Center for Women's Health: The Bathroom Go-Go – LIVING WELL Magazine

The Bathroom Go-Go

By Sarah Balyeat, Tulane Center for Women’s Health, LIVING WELL Magazine

As women, we are constantly on the go. There are errands to run and friends and family to visit. But what happens when you constantly need to go – to the bathroom? Sometimes normal everyday activities like going to the grocery store, watching a movie or playing golf can become a hassle when you feel like you need to run to the bathroom all the time. […]

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Falls Village, Magnolia Village, and Medina Village on skilled nursing therapy – LIVING WELL Magazine

Skilled nursing therapy provides effective postoperative care By Greg Carnes, MBA, LNHA, Falls Village, Magnolia Village, and Medina Village, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine In any given year, a large number of patients needing orthopedic rehabilitation of […]