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How to manage your eye allergies – Elite Vision, LIVING WELL Magazine

Managing Your Eye Allergies

By LeRoy Popowski, O.D., Elite Vision, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
It is estimated that 120 million Americans suffer from eye (ocular) allergies and further that 95% of these people are affected by seasonal or perennial allergic conjunctivitis. The prevalence of ocular allergies has been shown to be increasing due to decreased air quality and environmental allergenic agents including pollens, grasses, dust, and pet dander. […]

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Don't ignore osteoporosis – Physicians' Clinic of Iowa, LIVING WELL Magazine

Osteoporosis: Don’t ignore it!

By Dr. Ritu Munjal, Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa—Osteoporosis & Bone Health, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine

It’s another new year and when you think about staying healthy, you probably think about making lifestyle changes to prevent conditions like heart disease or stroke. However, keeping your bones healthy to prevent osteoporosis should be at the top of your to-do list this year. […]

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What specialty fits you best? – Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, LIVING WELL Magazine

What Specialty Fits You Best?
Courtesy Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital-WNJ (THP-WNJ), Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Everyone needs a doctor. The problem: the medical expert you need to diagnose and fix what ails you may be harder to find if you don’t know what they do. Below is a basic description of some different types of doctors and the areas they specialize in. […]

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Aging in place – Chinchuba Trace Townhomes, LIVING WELL Magazine

Aging In Place

Courtesy Chinchuba Trace Townhomes / Peace Enterprises, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
We all enjoy the comforts of home and want to remain there as long as we choose. Studies show that people are healthier and happier when at home as compared to being in a facility. Safe home options today include home health, caregiver assistance, and home nursing and physicians. Additionally, there is a wide array of home medical equipment available.
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The robotic revolution – The Urology Center of Colorado, LIVING WELL Magazine

The Robotic Revolution

By Mark Jones, M.D., TUCC Physician, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
Robotic assisted surgery is considered a mainstay in all aspects of urologic surgery. Six surgeons practicing with The Urology Center of Colorado (TUCC) specialize in using the da Vinci Surgical System to perform numerous urologic procedures. […]

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Live longer, feel better – Total Health Solutions, LIVING WELL Magazine

Live Longer, Feel Better

By Jeffrey Friedman, Total Health Solutions, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
With people now living into their 80s and beyond, it is understandable that your body might not function as well, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop living your life to its fullest. […]

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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. […]