Denton County Living Well Magazine September/October 2018 | Page 6

FROM THE PUBLISHER DENTON COUNTY PRESIDENT & CEO Sam Houston VICE PRESIDENT & CFO Spring Houston FOCUS ON HEALTHCARE T he subject of health is a very personal and important one for us all. The system that we have in the United States, while im- perfect, fosters excellence and innovation in many areas. From the prevention of illness through healthy living, to the diagnosis and treatment of serious illnesses, medical advances are helping us live longer, healthier lives. In this issue, we explore healthcare today. From innovations in research, patient ownership in their own care, and the emerging technologies that are providing people tools to take wellness into their own hands, learn more starting on page 24. We continue our healthcare focus with a doctor that scores of peo- ple across the country trust, Mehmet Cengiz Öz. While that name may not sound familiar, chances are that “Dr. Oz” rings a bell. A cardiothoracic surgeon and Columbia University professor, his pas- sion is helping people and empowering them with tools to live a healthier life. With that in mind, in 2004, Dr. Oz appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show and has been a household name ever since. “I’m in love with being able to help people. My whole passion, throughout my whole career, is built as a medical doctor, and I still practice once a week. My whole life has been about empowering people. I spend most of my time thinking about how to marry those two disciplines. But you can’t actually practice medicine on televi- sion. You have to entertain people and give them advice…the way you would at a cocktail party,” says Dr. Oz, our featured celebrity. We check in with the good doc, for anti-aging and health living tips that’ll last a lifetime. Check out his words of wisdom on page 8. In this issue, Dr. Julie Alvira is also on hand to explain why it’s important for women over 40 to pay close attention to their nu- trition. She explains that a diet lacking essential vitamins can wreak havoc on a woman––both physically and emotionally. For instance, without adequate levels of vitamin D3, a woman is more prone to osteoporosis and depression. Not to fear, Dr. Alvira of- fers readers a detailed overview of which vitamins mature wom- en should add to the mix to combat many common ailments. Sincerely, Sam and Spring Houston 4 DENTON COUNTY Living Well Magazine | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2018 FEATURE WRITER, COPY EDITOR & SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR Sondra Barr ART DIRECTOR, LAYOUT, PRODUCTION & WEBSITE DESIGN Lewis Schucart ADMINISTRATION & ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT Jennifer Beavers 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: 214-507-1000 Fax: 855-248-2132 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 pro- vide 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.