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Nutrition – The Vitamins –– John Eagle Honda

February 20, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Nutrition – The Vitamins
By Ladislav P. Novak, Ph.D.

Courtesy John Eagle Honda, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine

When vitamins were discovered, people fell in love with them. Vitamins seemed to be the answer to an easy route to good health. Today, scientists are discovering the complexity of the interactions of vitamins in the body and in food. Scientific advances brought on understanding of the biological roles the vitamins play in maintaining health and preventing deficiency diseases. […]

Could your medications be the cause of excessive bruising? –– Mika Bradford

February 15, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Excessive Bruising
Could your medications be the cause?

By Mika Bradford CN, CPhT, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine

A decline in naturally occurring hormones, thinning hair and an increase in bodyweight are just a few of the changes that many people experience with age. Many adults also associate an increase in bruising as one of those changes and while age can impact the elasticity and thickness of skin, common over-the-counter products and medications can also contribute to skin related injuries. […]

Balloon Kyphoplasty Procedure Offers Numerous Benefits and Relief for Patients with Fractured Vertebrae –– Medtronic

February 4, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Back to a Healthier Lifestyle
Balloon Kyphoplasty Procedure Offers Numerous Benefits and Relief for Patients with Fractured Vertebrae

By Crys Sory, MD, Medtronic, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine

You were getting out of bed and suddenly felt a “pop” and an intense amount of pain in your back that nearly leaves you unable to move. Osteoporosis has caused your bones to become so weak and brittle that everyday activities, such as walking, sleeping and getting out of bed, become more difficult than usual. The back pain is caused by small fractures in the spine, also known as vertebral compression fractures (VCF). […]

Debunking Myths of Older Adult Falls –– Park Gate

January 29, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Debunking Myths of Older Adult Falls

By Chris Smith, Park Gate, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine

Many people think falls are a normal part of aging. The truth is, they’re not. Most falls can be prevented––and you have the power to reduce your risk. […]

Acetaminophen: What You Should Know –– Preston Road Pharmacy

January 7, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Acetaminophen: What You Should Know
By Adam W. Cooper, Pharm D, Preston Road Pharmacy, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine

“Tylenol” and Its Aliases

Most everyone has, at some point, stocked a medicine cabinet with Tylenol. The name is as ubiquitous as Coke and used almost as generically. We might ask someone if they have any Tylenol, when ibuprofen or any other pain reliever may suffice. However, even a cursory review of the Tylenol product line shows that this product is anything but generic. […]

Cremation Creates Separation –– Allen Family Funeral Home

January 4, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Cremation Creates Separation
By Rick Allen, Allen Family Funeral Home, Collin and North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazines

First, let me set the record straight by saying that I am not an opponent of cremation. Many people are choosing cremation these days as their choice of final disposition. In years past, the main driving force behind people choosing cremation was the perception that it was less expensive. […]

Are You Concerned About the Rising Cost for Home Health Care?

September 7, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Are You Concerned About the Rising Cost for Home Health Care?
By Linda DeGraffenreid, LIVING WELL Magazines

When the time arrives that you or a loved one needs additional assistance for daily living and personal care, before making this huge decision you should do a comparison of Elder Care Costs. […]

Senior Driving: safety tips, warning signs, and knowing when to stop

August 6, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Senior Driving
Safety Tips, Warning Signs, and Knowing When to Stop
By Chris Smith, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
As we age, it’s normal for our driving abilities to change. […]

Optimum Life® Enhances Key Dimensions of Wellness

July 5, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

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. […]

What you need to know about shingles

June 29, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Shingles
What You Should Know
By Adam W. Cooper, Pharm D, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
Herpes zoster, or shingles, is a heavy hitting diagnosis generally occurring in adults over the age of 50. The disease will affect approximately one million adults each year and carries a nearly 30% lifetime chance of disease contraction. As one ages, the chance of experiencing the disease increases so much that approximately 50% of those aged 85 and older will experience shingles. These facts create a significant health care concern for this population. […]