Denton County Living Well Magazine May/June 2016 | Page 6

FROM THE PUBLISHER DENTON COUNTY President & CEO Sam Houston Talented Woman JennieJamesPhotography.com W elcome to the May issue of LIVING WELL Magazine, where one of the themes this time around is featuring fiercely talented women in the community and beyond. One of those women is our cover celebrity Julianne Moore. The 56-year-old actress sports an impressive acting resume and has the awards to prove it. One of her most notable roles was her 2015 portrayal of a woman with early onset Alzheimer’s in the film, Still Alice, for which she was awarded both a Golden Globe and an Oscar. What you might not know about this stunning actress and author is that she wasn’t always the cool and confident woman you see on the big screen. Read more about this accomplished redhead starting on page 6. A little closer to home, we stop in with Julie Alvira, M.D., creator of AJBodysculpt. A health and wellness keynote speaker, writer, and coach, she’s also a corporate wellness consultant, and fitness expert. In this issue, Dr. Alvira tackles an important topic on cigar versus cigarette smoking. While many people recognize cigarettes as harmful, as Dr. Alvira notes, cigars don’t carry the same stigma as cigarettes. She jumps into the controversy on page 42 and explains why cigars aren’t a good alternative for smokers. Next up, we offer you an exclusive look into the 21st annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, one of the most exclusive automobile shows in the nation. Learn more on page 24. Of course, we also have the educational content you’ve come to expect from LIVING WELL. So, sit back and enjoy. Best regards, Sam and Spring Houston Vice president & CFO Spring Houston Feature Writer, copy editor & social media director Sondra Barr Art Director, layout, Production & website design Lewis Schucart Advertising/Sales Texas | Denton County, Dallas County, Collin County Texas & Oklahoma | Texoma WRITE TO US. Tell us who you would like to see featured on the cover, or what subjects you would like covered in upcoming editions of LIVING WELL Magazine at [email protected] Subscriptions/Customer inquiries LIVING WELL Magazine PO Box 261278 Plano, Texas 75026 www.LivingWellmag.com Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] LIVING WELL Magazine is a source for quality educational articles on living a healthy, vibrant life. Our focus is on connecting our readers with the latest information on a host of topics relevant to their evolving life. From cutting edge medical news and procedures to top-tier financial, legal and lifestyle information. Connecting readers to leading medical and business professionals in their community in Texas and Oklahoma. ‘LIKE us' Facebook.com/LivingWellmag 'FOLLOW us' @LivingWellmags All advertisements in this Magazine are placed by third parties. We do not control or endorse either the advertisements or their content. Further, we do not manufacture, sell, distribute or provide any of the goods or services advertised herein. We hereby expressly disclaim any liability with respect to the information or goods and services contained herein. We further disclaim any and all warranties or representations, express or implied, with respect to such information, goods or services, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose (it being understood that we do not acknowledge that any such warranty exists). We are not liable or responsible for any loss, injury, damage, or harm that you may suffer as a result of the information contained in any advertisement or goods or services contained herein. “We” refers to the name of this Magazine, and all versions of Living Well Magazine, Senior Magazine, as well as Houstons of Dallas Publishing, Inc. 4 DENTON COUNTY Living Well Magazine | MAY/JUNE 2016