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Dr. Isaac Eliaz on the best foods for a good night's sleep – Akron LIVING WELL Magazine

January 30, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Dr. Isaac Eliaz on the best foods for a good night's sleep – Akron LIVING WELL Magazine

The Best Foods for a Good Night’s Sleep

By Dr. Isaac Eliaz, Akron LIVIN WELL Magazine
What you eat can drastically affect how you sleep, so in order to get a good night’s rest, it is essential to choose foods that calm your mind and body rather than those that stimulate you. Certain types of foods will naturally promote rest and relaxation, particularly those that contain tryptophan – the amino acid that the body uses to make serotonin, the neurotransmitter that slows nerve activity within your brain.
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Denver Home Helpers: Don't fall this winter – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 29, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Denver Home Helpers: Don't fall this winter – LIVING WELL Magazine

DON’T FALL THIS WINTER!

By Rick Cseak, Owner/CEO, Denver Home Helpers, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
What type of injury is most prevalent among older adults (those 65 or older)? If you guessed falls, you’re absolutely right. Falls are the leading cause of injury for older adults in the U.S. Last year over two million nonfatal fall injuries were treated in emergency departments, resulting in over 600,000 patients that were hospitalized (CDC). […]

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Mika Bradford, nutritionist, talks intelligent nutrition – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 28, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Mika Bradford, nutritionist, talks intelligent nutrition – LIVING WELL Magazine

INTELLIGENT NUTRITION

A Comprehensive Approach to Health and Wellness
By Mika Bradford, CN, CPhT, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

We’ve always heard, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” However, living well, staying healthy and having an active lifestyle at any age requires much more than a simple piece of fresh fruit and a few servings of vegetables. […]

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Life Certain Wealth Strategies on tax efficiency in retirement – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 27, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Life Certain Wealth Strategies on tax efficiency in retirement – LIVING WELL Magazine

TAX EFFICIENCY IN RETIREMENT

How much attention do you pay to this factor?

By Herb White, CFP, MBA, Life Certain Wealth Strategies, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
Could you end up paying higher taxes in retirement? Do you have a lot of money saved in a 401(k) or a traditional IRA? If so, you may be poised to receive significant retirement income […]

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The Trace on the signs it's time for a senior community – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 27, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on The Trace on the signs it's time for a senior community – LIVING WELL Magazine

Signs that it’s time for a senior community

Courtesy The Trace, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
As you gather with loved ones for the upcoming holiday fall gatherings, many families will begin to notice changes in senior loved ones and wonder if living alone is still the best option. Here are some of the signs to look for. […]

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MercyCare Physicians on Thyroid Awareness Month – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 26, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on MercyCare Physicians on Thyroid Awareness Month – LIVING WELL Magazine

Get Your Neck Checked-January is Thyroid Awareness Month

Courtesy MercyCare Physicians, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
As many as 27 million Americans may be affected by thyroid disorders, although more than half remain undiagnosed. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck. Your thyroid gland helps control your body’s metabolism as well as the function of many important organs, including your heart, brain, liver, kidneys and skin. […]

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Mercy Hospice on how hospice social workers can help – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 25, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Mercy Hospice on how hospice social workers can help – LIVING WELL Magazine

Caregiver Needs and Resources: How Hospice Social Workers Can Help
By George Devejian, LMSW, Mercy Hospice, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
Often people wonder what the social worker does in the hospice setting. The hospice social worker role can be summarized with the words, support and resources. […]

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Douglas G. Goldberg, Esq., on charitable giving – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 24, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Douglas G. Goldberg, Esq., on charitable giving – LIVING WELL Magazine

Charitable Giving
By Douglas G. Goldberg, Esq., Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
“No person has ever been honored for what he received. Honor is our reward when we give.” – Calvin Coolidge, former President of the United States

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to be John D. Rockefeller or Bill Gates to be involved in philanthropy. Men and women of all ages, races, religions, and financial status give. Whether they give several hundred thousand dollars to a major building project or provide a meal for the elderly lady who lives down the street, doing well by doing good is running rampant in our country.
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