Prevention of Children being Overweight and Obese: Parents and Grandparents are the Key!
By Lisa L. Houk, FNP, BC Nurse Practitioner, North Texas Family Medicine, Denton and Texoma LIVING WELL Magazines
One out of four kindergarteners is overweight in America. […]
That Moment When Everything Changes
By Sherry Little, Home Hospice of Grayson, Texoma & Denton LIVING WELL Magazines
Instantly, everything changes. Your doctor says, “There is nothing else we can do.” It is that moment when you recognize that cure is no longer possible. The final phase of life has begun. […]
The Answers You Need for a Beautiful Smile
Courtesy General Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Dr. John Shoemaker, a general and implant dentist, has treated the complete dental needs of adults and teenagers for more than 30 years in Sherman, Texas. He has performed implant dentistry in his practice—a special interest—for more than 25 years. In order to achieve the patient’s best health, Dr. Shoemaker performs all implant-related procedures in his office. Special attention is given to the importance of not only a beautiful smile but also to teeth that will last a lifetime. […]
Cloudy with a Chance of Cataracts
Courtesy RGB Eye Associates, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Just because cataracts are common, affecting about 20.5 million Americans over the age of 40, doesn’t mean you have to live with the symptoms. They won’t magically disappear, but most often, cataracts can be removed, improving vision in 95% of patients. […]
The Social Worker’s Role in Achieving Individualized Home Health Care
By Megan Adams, LMSW, First Texas Home Health, Texoma and Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
One of the beneficial aspects of providing healthcare in the home is the opportunity for providers to get to know the patient as an individual. Therapists, nurses, and social workers work with patients based on environmental factors that make their situation unique. This also happens to be the very thing that makes home health more challenging. When evaluating a person’s personal environment there are factors to consider. […]
10 Facts about Healthcare Costs
Courtesy Visionary Medical Imaging, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Most of us are fairly good about comparison shopping. Except when it comes to medical care. We simply go where we’re told, have our tests done and pay the bill––whatever the price. There’s a better way. […]
Flu Facts and Prevention Tips
Courtesy The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
It’s very important to remember that the flu isn’t a harmless affliction. It is a serious illness and can lead to other serious illnesses, including pneumonia. With flu season upon us, The Medicine Shoppe pharmacy offers these flu facts and prevention tips. […]
Second Half Goals
Courtesy The Utter Financial Group, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
What do you want to accomplish in the second part of your life? It’s becoming more and more common for people to completely change directions, going back to school, training for a marathon, exploring new career options, or starting a business. […]
Respectfully Nontraditional
Courtesy Dannel Funeral Home, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
When Kathy Cope died at 70, her family knew they wanted to celebrate her life in a nontraditional way. They sought advice from Pat Dannel at Dannel Funeral Home, wanting to be appropriate in their plans, but also wanting to ensure a vibrant service that reflected Kathy’s exuberant personality.
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How’s Your Medicare D Plan?
By Mark Johnson, R.CPhT, Axtell-Rite Value Pharmacy, LIVING WELL Magazine
The time is here if you are needing to change your Medicare Part D plan or if you are wanting to change your Medicare Advantage plan. […]
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