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Carpal tunnel syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome?
By Katharine Leppard, MD, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

Doesn’t that only affect people who type all day? No, it is actually the most common pinched nerve in the general population and can affect anyone. […]

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Estate Planning for the Family Business

Estate Planning for the Family Business
By M. Keywood Deese, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine

Statistics reflect that over 55% of business owners die without a will, and that only 15% of family owned businesses make it to the second generation. If you want to make sure that your business will succeed you, it is necessary to establish an estate plan to facilitate that process. […]

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Laurel Manor Care Center Launches Innovative New Technology for Delivering Care to Colorado Springs

Laurel Manor Care Center Launches Innovative New Technology for Delivering Care to Colorado Springs

By Laurel Manor Care, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

Volunteers of America’s Laurel Manor Care Center (LMCC) have announced the incorporation and innovative sleep quality monitoring technology from WellAWARE Systems into its standard offering to residents. […]

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Sleep is Important in Aging Well

Sleep is Important in Aging Well
Courtesy Home Care Resources, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
As we age we often experience normal changes in our sleeping patterns. We may become sleepier earlier in the evening, wake up earlier in the morning, and enjoy less deep sleep. […]

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The Paleolithic Diet: A New Look at Our Oldest Diet

The Paleolithic Diet: A New Look at Our Oldest Diet – Part I

By Dr. Oro, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine

According to Duke University and the CDC, 42% of Americans will be obese by 2030. Despite advances in health care, the number of people with diabetes, heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and other modern diseases continues to increase. What is going wrong? […]

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Why Do I Snore?

Why Do I Snore?
How to sleep, breath, and live…..BETTER!

By Thomas S. Jennings, DDS, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

Is getting an adequate amount of quality sleep an issue in your life or that of a loved one? Have you noticed the presence or increase of these symptoms: […]

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Lifeline for Medicare ?

Lifeline for Medicare ?
By Tucker Thompson, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine

With “baby boomers” turning 65, questions abound about the financial “stability” of Medicare. And Congress “struggles” with renewed focus on finding ways to ensure our funds will last past 2024! […]

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Enhance Your Experience With Group Travel

Enhance Your Experience With Group Travel
By Barb Colehour, Hills Bank and Trust Company, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine

Planning a trip today, especially internationally, can be confusing, time consuming and even intimidating. Choosing group travel can eliminate a lot of stress and provide an opportunity to save money, eliminate travel frustrations and meet new friends. […]

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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. In contrast, GERD occurs when there is a breakdown of the body’s normal “anti-reflux” mechanisms leading to abnormal amounts of reflux. […]