Dallas County Living Well Magazine November-December 2021

DO YOU REALLY NEED A TRUST?

A MIND FOR DETAIL POOYAN ROHANI,

M.D., M.ENGR.

MOHS MICROGRAPHIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGEON

PREMIER SURGEON FOR

Voted Top Doc in Dallas County and Collin County. Dr. Toulson is proud to serve local residents and surrounding communities.

Dr. Charles Toulson specializes in:

Robotic Joint Replacement

Total Hip Replacement

Total Knee Replacement

Partial Knee Replacement

Dr. Jason Tinley, MD is a minimally invasive, board certified, orthopedic spine surgeon. He specializes in spine surgery, including spinal stenosis, cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy, minimally invasive cervical and lumbar spine surgery, cervical artificial disc replacement, and microdiscectomy.

Dr. Jason C. Tinley is committed to excellence by pledging to provide the highest quality spine care possible. Along with the treatment of immediate or chronic problems, he strives to integrate the doctrine of prevention in all treatment plans with the goal of alleviating possible future difficulties. Dr. Tinley has become a leader in instruction and research in disc replacement and has a passion for optimizing spine surgery outcomes through development and utilization of new techniques, research and materials.

“Dr Tinley is a leader in the field of spinal surgery. His technique is excellent, but he does not rush to pursue surgery. Very good at explaining your condition and allowing you to decide a course of treatment.”

—RANDALL W.

“My experience with DFW Center for Spinal Disorders was excellent. Dr. Tinley and his staff are attentive and compassionate. My surgery went better than I could have ever expected, and I am now pain free!”

—BARBARA K.

Pain

Spine Surgery • Orthopedic Surgery • Neurosurgery

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery • Total Joint Surgery

Foot & Ankle Surgery • Hand Surgery

Gynecological Surgery • Plastic Surgery

FROM THE PUBLISHER

BETTER WITH AGE

ntertainer extraordinaire Jennifer Lopez is many things, an actress, singer, dancer, style icon, mom, entrepreneur, and dreamer.

The multi-hyphenate star has lived several lifetimes in her 52 years, yet you’d never guess her age. After working nonstop for decades, she looks and feels better than ever.

Living Well

PRESIDENT & CEO

SAM HOUSTON

VICE PRESIDENT & CFO

SPRING HOUSTON

EDITOR, FEATURE WRITER & SOCIAL MEDIA

SONDRA BARR

ART DIRECTOR

VANESSA FRYER

ACCOUNTS MANAGER

JENNIFER BEAVERS

WEBSITE

LYDIA ROGERS

Lopez doesn’t intend to slow down anytime soon. In fact, she’s had quite a year or two, but doesn’t she always? First there was her high profile separation from fiancee Alex Rodriguez and then her equally high profile re-coupling with Ben Affleck. She also launched her new skincare line, JLo Beauty and found time to release a new album. We touch base with this superstar and find out what keeps her going and motivates her to be the best she can be on page 8.

While Lopez may be getting better with age, one thing that rarely ages well is hearing. One of the body’s most remarkable senses, according to audiologist Dr. Elizabeth Brassine, hearing integrates with our brains to help us connect with the world around us. However, as we age, our ability to hear declines. For 48 million Americans—or nearly one in five ages 12 and older—this is precisely the case.

Dr. Brassine discusses the options available to the hearing impaired on page 29. The good news, while hearing loss typically can’t be reversed, most cases can be managed with the help of an audiologist and hearing aids. Before you shudder at the thought of hearing aids, check our her article.

Of course, even with a bit of hearing loss, many older Americans won’t retire. According to statistics, 30.2% of Americans ages 65 to 74 are projected to be in the workforces in 2026. Financial necessity may be one of the reasons, but for others, generating extra income and staying relevant are reasons. No matter, we offer a myriad of ideas for seniors looking for business opportunities on page 35.

As always, there’s more. Dive in and enjoy!

Be well!

ADVERTISING & SALES

TEXAS: Denton County, Dallas County, Collin County

TEXAS & OKLAHOMA: Texoma Area

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 info@livingwellmag.com

SUBSCRIPTIONS & CUSTOMER INQUIRIES

Houstons of Dallas Publishing, Inc. 102 E. Broadway, #901 Prosper, TX 75078

www.LivingWellmag.com Phone: (214) 507-1000 Fax: (855) 248-2132

and

They depend on you like you depend on your heart.

They depend on you like you depend on your heart.

Advanced heart care you can count on.

Advanced heart care you can count on.

When it comes to your heart, it’s so important to have the right care. Heart and vascular specialists on the medical staff at Texas Health hospitals offer a broad range of advanced care tailored to each and every heart. From general heart health and wellness to advanced diagnostics, minimally invasive therapies and innovative procedures, we’re your dedicated partner in heart health. And, as always, we have protocols in place designed around your safety.

When it comes to your heart, it’s so important to have the right care. Heart and vascular specialists on the medical staff at Texas Health hospitals offer a broad range of advanced care tailored to each and every heart. From general heart health and wellness to advanced diagnostics, minimally invasive therapies and innovative procedures, we’re your dedicated partner in heart health. And, as always, we have protocols in place designed around your safety.

Texas Health is right there with you.

Texas Health is right there with you.

Find a heart and vascular specialist or take our heart health assessment at TexasHealth.org/Heart.

Find a heart and vascular specialist or take our heart health assessment at TexasHealth.org/Heart.

Stephen P. Courtney, MD

Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Over 26 Years of Experience

Dr. Courtney is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon located in Plano, Texas. A Louisiana native, he attended Louisiana State University for medical school, and completed residency at Texas A&M followed by a fellowship at the Florida Neck and Back Institute.

SPECIALTIES:

• Back Pain

• Neck Pain

• Spine Pain

• Disc Replacement

• Microdiscectomy

• Spinal Fusion

• Minimally Invasive Surgery

• Steroid Injections

• Physical Therapy

“I believe in treating each of my patients with honesty, dignity, and respect. My patients come away from our shared interactions feeling confident, assured that they are truly in the best hands. Throughout my career, I have remained laser-focused on providing world-class care and innovation to the patients I treat on a daily basis. I look forward to getting to know you!”

Voted Top Doc for Orthopedic Spine Surgeon by Living Well Magazine readers 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

BY SONDRA BARR

A MINDfor DETAIL

PLANNING AND PRECISION DEFINE THE WORK OF DR. POOYAN ROHANI.

Pooyan Rohani, M.D., M.Engr., approaches medicine with the mindset of an engineer. Precision, problem solving, and attention to functionality, define Dr. Rohani’s detailed approach to the surgical and non-surgical management of skin cancers, as well as other dermatologic conditions.

A fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic and reconstructive surgeon and board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Rohani’s exceptional education and multi-faceted background give him a unique skillset that sets him apart from his surgical contemporaries.

Prior to attending Vanderbilt School of Medicine on a merit-based scholarship where he graduated with top honors as an inductee of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society, he graduated summa cum laude with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biomedical engineering from Texas A&M University.

His untraditional educational trajectory came as no surprise to his family. From Houston, Dr. Rohani took a shine to programing and all things tech early on. “From computers to VCRs to TVs, I was the person people would call to fix things for them,” he says. “I was also interested in medicine, in part because both my parents are physicians. The medical world was something I grew up in.”

Although the conversations around the Rohani dinner table invariably evolved into medical discussions, where the young man would listen intently as his parents discussed different medical concepts, he initially pursued engineering.

With medical school still in his future, he first used his impressive engineering credentials as a research and development engineer for Medtronic, a large medical device company known for pacemakers, defibrillators, and brain stimulators. From there, he went to work for the German biomedical technology company Biotronik.

Tasked with training physicians and teaching them how to program the company’s devices to work in clinical studies, the job required the future doctor to travel to catheterization labs, operating rooms, and cardiology clinics around the country.

The catalyst for becoming a surgeon: “I met a lot of physicians and really became interested in having more hands-on, direct patient care and interactions,” he says.

Recognizing medicine was his ultimate calling, he turned his unwavering focus toward getting into medical school and was offered numerous scholarships before selecting Vanderbilt School of Medicine, From there, Dr. Rohani trained at prestigious Harvard Medical School.

Mohs surgery is a very precise, microscopically driven type of surgery where you remove cancers layer by layer and you ensure that the entirety of the surrounding skin is clear and free of cancer. “ ”

Putting back together the soft tissue and the skin requires a lot of planning and a lot of geometry and a lot of different force vectors and taking into account different angles and intersections of various cosmetic subunits and critical components of aesthetic appearance.

“At Harvard, I had the opportunity to learn from world renowned and leading experts in not only Mohs surgery, laser surgery, cosmetics, dermatology, and a variety of treatments and cutting edge methods to treat and cure,” he explains.

Dr. Rohani pursued further sub-speciality training by completing a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery, facial reconstruction, laser surgery, and cosmetic procedures at the University of California, San Francisco.

Since joining McGuiness Dermatology & Plastic Surgery last year, Dr. Rohani has garnered much praise for delivering outstanding results. Among a rarified group of surgeons in the Plano area specializing in Mohs surgery, he stands out for his excellent functional and aesthetic outcomes.

“Mohs surgery is a very precise, microscopically driven type of surgery where you remove cancers layer by layer and you ensure that the entirety of the surrounding skin is clear and free of cancer. Oftentimes, these are on very sensitive areas on the body, primarily the face,” he says.

Work on the nose, eyelids, cheeks, and lips require an especially deft touch, one that Dr. Rohani is uniquely qualified to wield. His extensive medical training and background as an engineer gives him the skills to perform complex removal and reconstruction surgery on cancerous growth affecting cosmetically sensitive areas of the head and neck where precise planning and meticulous operation are critical.

“Putting back together the soft tissue and the skin requires a lot of planning and a lot of geometry and a lot of different force vectors and taking into account different angles and intersections of various cosmetic subunits and critical components of aesthetic appearance. Having an engineering mind helps immensely with the reconstructive techniques required to put together a defect,” says Dr. Rohani.

He points to a recent case, where a patient lost a large portion of the lower ear to cancer, in addition to a significant portion of the back side of the ear, to illustrate the complexity of Mohs surgery.

“Each time we take a layer off, it requires processing under the microscope. There were two cancers that were growing from two different parts of his ear and they met and it resulted in a large defect on the ear. It took us multiple stages to clear the cancer and then I had to reconstruct it,” he explains.

“The challenge is reproducing the appearance of the ear without having any cartilage that’s exposed to the open air, without having any bleeding problems, etc., and giving the patient a nice, aesthetic appearance. That takes a lot of planning.”

Essentially, Dr. Rohani performs three doctor’s tasks in one. “I’m the person who does not only the cancer removal or resection; I’m also doing the job of the pathologist. I read the slides myself, while the patient is waiting. I also do the job of the reconstruction,” he says. “That’s really what makes Mohs surgery really special and allows me to care for the patients in a very special and unique way.”

In addition to Mohs surgery, Dr. Rohani performs laser surgery and a variety of cosmetic cases for patients wanting a surgeon’s skilled hand. These include Botox and filler injections, and laser treatments. “These range from anything basic form treating your brown or red spots to heavy duty and involved resurfacing of the entire face and neck,” he says. “If done right and in educated hands, you can take several years off someone’s appearance.”

Dr. Rohani stresses that providing patient-centered care is at the heart of his work as a doctor. “We’re focused on delivering the best results for the patient while compassionately caring for them,” he says. This includes giving all his patients his personal cell phone number. “I tell them to call or text me at any time if they experience any problems because I don’t want them to have to wait for the office phone line or get voicemail.”

Since moving back to Texas from California a little over a year ago, he couldn’t be happier with the patient bonds he’s created and the life he’s since made here. The move was a homecoming of sorts in more ways than one for Dr. Rohani and his wife.

A successful leader in the tech world, with an MBA from Harvard, his wife hails from Brazil. “She and I met while we were at Harvard. She was always ready to leave ice and snow because she’s originally from outside of São Paulo and they’re used to the sun and being at the beach. So she’s happy to be in Texas and feels right at home.”

The pair enjoys traveling, dining out, and staying active swimming and playing tennis. However, there’s one thing you won’t find them doing—heading outside without applying a good broad spectrum UVA/UVB protective sunscreen. He counts sun protection as the absolute number one skin cancer preventative, along with frequent visits to a board-certified dermatologist.

“I

EXPERIENCE

True Compassion

ELDER LAW FOR SENIOR ADULTS & THEIR FAMILIES

Elder Law is first and foremost about empowering seniors. Elder Law services help you address issues of living arrangements, financial well-being, healthcare options, and the ultimate disposition of assets, enabling you to make your own choices and decisions about managing life as you age.

AREAS OF LAW:

LONG-TERM CARE PLANNING

MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY

VETERANS BENEFITS

ESTATE ADMINISTRATION GUARDIANSHIPS

As Elder Law attorneys, one question we hear often from our clients is: Do I need a trust? And, ordinarily, the answer is: It depends. In its most basic form, a trust is a document setting forth an intent that assets be held and managed for the benefit of certain persons. The person making the trust is the Grantor (also Settlor or Trustor). The Trustee is the person administering the trust. Sometimes the Grantor and Trustee are the same person. The Beneficiary is the individual who will receive the benefit of the trust assets. The Trustee has a fiduciary duty to manage the assets in the trust for the benefit of the Beneficiary. Trusts can be revocable, such as a Revocable Living Trust, or irrevocable, such as an Asset Protection Trust or Testamentary Trust.

REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST

Also known as Inter Vivos Trusts, Revocable Living Trusts are trusts that you set up during your lifetime to hold assets. If you have a Revocable Living Trust in place upon your death, it is possible that your loved ones may avoid the probate of your estate. During your lifetime, although your assets are titled in the name of the Revocable Living Trust, you always have the right to revoke the trust or amend its provisions. Therefore, ownership of the assets will be attributed to you for income tax, bankruptcy, creditor, and public benefits purposes. Revocable Living Trusts can be helpful for people who own property in states other than Texas, or where a grantor is expecting disputes amongst family members after his or her death. However, Revocable Living Trusts are not a one-size fits all solution. For example, a Revocable Living Trust is not an appropriate planning tool for someone who may need public benefits in the future.

IRREVOCABLE TRUST

By contrast, an Irrevocable Trust cannot be revoked or amended after it is signed, and the transfer of assets into an Irrevocable Trust is considered a completed gift.

COMMON TYPES OF IRREVOCABLE TRUSTS INCLUDE

THE FOLLOWING:

PROBATE LITIGATION

ESTATE PLANNING WILLS & TRUSTS

IRREVOCABLE LIFE INSURANCE TRUST

Also known as an ILIT, this type of trust is created to assume ownership of a life insurance policy, so that the proceeds from the policy are not included in the grantor’s taxable estate upon their death. The insured individual is the grantor of the trust.

Do You Really Need a TRUST?

By LEU & PEIRCE, PLLC

The grantor cannot retain any economic interest or control in the policy, or it remains subject to estate taxation.

ASSET PROTECTION TRUST

This type of trust is sometimes used as a long-term planning tool to prepare for qualification for future public benefits, such as Medicaid and Veteran’s Benefits. Because a transfer into an Asset Protection Trust is considered a transfer of assets for public benefits purposes, a transfer penalty will apply if done within five years of applying for Medicaid and three years of applying for Veteran’s Benefits.

SUPPLEMENTAL NEEDS TRUST

A Supplemental Needs Trust (“SNT”) is used to hold funds for a person who is receiving needs-based public benefits. The Trustee of the SNT makes distributions to the beneficiary for the purpose of enhancing the beneficiary’s quality of life, not for basic support, such as food or shelter. Particular care should be taken in the creation and maintenance of SNTs. Specific rules apply to SNTs based on whether the SNT is created by the beneficiary or a third party. And, distributions from SNTs must be handled carefully to avoid disqualifying the beneficiary from eligibility for public benefits.

TESTAMENTARY TRUST

A Testamentary Trust is a trust created through the terms of a Will. Testamentary Trusts can be a helpful for protecting incapacitated or minor beneficiaries, or to allow the testator some control over the future use of assets.

Despite all the buzz about avoiding probate, probate in Texas is relatively quick and inexpensive. Do not allow yourself to be pressured into purchasing a complicated trust plan under the logic that the probate process is something to be feared and avoided. Further, even if you have a Revocable Living Trust in place, you still need current ancillary documents, including a Statutory Durable Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney, HIPAA Release and Authorization, and a Living Will (Advanced Directive), among other documents. Schedule a visit with Leu & Peirce at 972-996-2540 or leulawfirm.com to discuss the estate planning options that are available and advisable for you.

Lauren Olson Attorney

Lori Leu Certified Elder Law Attorney

Erin Peirce Attorney

Feel like Youagain.

Rahul Banerjee, MD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in hip and knee replacement, comprehensive management of fractures, and treatment of complex orthopaedic problems. Dr. Banerjee graduated from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at Brown University.

After training, Dr. Banerjee served in the United States Air Force and worked with the Army treating the injured and training residents in El Paso, TX. He was deployed to the War in Iraq and treated many soldiers and civilians.

After his military service, Dr. Banerjee joined the faculty at University of Texas Southwestern as Assistant Clinical Professor. In 2021, Dr. Banerjee joined North Texas and Orthopaedic Spine. Dr. Banerjee is available to see patients at office locations in Plano, Carrollton and Dallas.

• Total Hip Replacement

• Direct Anterior Hip Replacement

• Knee Replacement

• Treatment of Fractures

• Bone Deformity

• Nonunion of Fractures

“From the moment I met Dr. Banerjee, he listened to what I had to say and how I felt, that means a lot to me. After many years of knee pain and not being able to live the lifestyle I wanted, he agreed to do a total knee replacement. It was the best decision I ever made. He did an amazing job! Less than two months out and I am walking and biking like I haven’t been able to in years! It really changed my life!!!”

–David P.

When you need top quality parts and ser vice, look to Plano Power Equipment.

To keep your equipment in top shape, you can count on Plano Power Equipment’s retail parts sales and ser vicing of Toro-brand equipment using genuine Toro® parts.

POWERFUL PERFORMANCE AND LIGHTWEIGHT

• Limb Lengthening

• Elbow Injuries / Elbow Replacement

• Foot and Ankle Injuries

• Infections

• Total Hip Revision

• Total Knee Revision

www.planopower.com

1414 N. Central Expy. Plano, TX 75074 (972) 423-5220

21” Personal Pace® Honda Engine Super Recycler® Mower (20382)

• Personal Pace® self-propel automatically adjusts to your walk speed.

• Powered with a Honda® GCV 160cc OHC engine.

• Covered by a 5-Year Guarantee-to-Start engine warranty plus a 5-Year Full Coverage Warranty.

• Quick Stow Storage Handle allows you to store your mower in tight spaces

30” Personal Pace® TimeMaster® Mower (21199)

• Time Saver – Finish jobs faster with the 30” deck

• No Restarts! Leave the mower without restarts with Spin-Stop™ Blade Stop. Pick Your Pace–You control the mowing speed with Personal Pace®.

• Big Power – You’ll enjoy great power and performance from 10.00 ft.-lb. Gross Torque Briggs & Stratton® 223cc OHV engine

GET THE JOB DONE FASTER AND STAR T YOUR WEEKEND!

MOW LIKE THE PROS!

EXPERIENCE THE RESIDENTIAL ZERO -TURN RIDING MOWER WITH COMMERCIAL MOWER FEATURES.

50” TimeCutter® MX5000 (74773)

• Mow around obstacles easily with zero-turn radius steering and dependable dual hydrostatus transmissions.

• Enjoy a smoother ride with Toro’s long-lasting durable, heavy-duty 10-guage steel frame, commercial style front axle and heavy-duty front caster forks with wide front tires

• Pro Performance 24 HP Kohler V-Twin 725cc engine with Pro-Series air cleaner.

• 50” heavy-duty fabricated deck featuring Toro’s tough IronForged™ cutting system that dominates challenging cutting conditions – 3-bladed mowing system and durable 6” commercial inspired spindles, driven by belts made of Kevlar®, the same material found in bullet proof vests

DART’s New Bus Network Debuts Jan. 24

SIMPLER. BETTER. FASTER. EASIER!

On Jan. 24, 2022, DART will begin service on its New Bus Network. As the name implies, this service change will be a complete overhaul of DART’s bus system and GoLink services, which means every route will change in some way. The agency also will restore light rail service to pre-pandemic frequency.

DART’s New Bus Network will be simpler, better, faster and easier. More people will live within a half mile of DART service. You’ll have better access to jobs and a faster commute. Routes will have improved frequency and longer hours. GoLink will add coverage to more residential and commercial areas. There are a lot of improvements to look forward to.

IF YOU ARE A CURRENT DART RIDER, HERE ARE SOME OF THE KEY CHANGES TO EXPECT:

• All new routes and numbers: The bus route(s) you ride today will no longer exist. All routes will be replaced by new routes with a new number and/or with GoLink service. Soon we will post a chart that lets you look up your current route and find your future service. You also can use our interactive map to look up specific addresses on GoPass.org under “Find My New Route.”

• Some fixed-route service replaced by GoLink: Some fixed-route bus service will be replaced with DART’s on-demand GoLink service. We are doubling the number of GoLink zones, often providing coverage to areas that have little or no bus service now. Plus, we’re starting the new GoLink services early on Dec. 6 so you can try it out before the big January service change. Visit GoPass.org and click on “GoLink On Demand” to learn more.

• Bus stops will be eliminated:

Prior to Jan. 24, you will see bags covering your bus stop signs that show the current bus service at that stop... and tell you what the future service will be. If the bus stop is scheduled to be removed, we’ll tell you that, too, and let you know what the nearest new route or GoLink zone will be.

5TIPS FOR RECLAIMING A MORE YOUTHFUL APPEARANCE

Courtesy KEY-WHITMAN EYE CENTER

Beauty might be in the eye of the beholder however, the key to beauty and a youthful appearance can be in the hands of a skilled cosmetic surgeon who specializes in treating the eyes and areas around the eyes.

If fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, droopy eyelids, bags under the eyes or sagging brows are getting you down, come visit with Key-Whitman Eye Center’s oculofacial plastic surgeon Priya Kalyam. Meeting with her may be just what you need.

Why choose an oculoplastic surgeon for helping you look younger?

When we’re looking at someone’s face, our gaze naturally gravitates toward the other person’s eyes first, so when the signs of aging appear on the face, people notice.

The periorbital area of the face is one of the first places the signs of aging show up. The periorbital areas include your forehead, eyelids, areas near the eyelids, as well as your eye socket and rims.

According to Dr. Kalyam, “If you rely on a plastic surgeon who specializes in treating the unique and complex anatomy of the eye, your results are typically going to be much more optimized in his or her hands than those of a physician who doesn’t specialize in that area.”

To perfect her craft, Dr. Kalyam spent six years carefully studying the anatomy of the eye and periorbital areas. This included full two years of surgical training during her oculoplastics fellowship at the esteemed Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.

Dr. Kalyam recently joined Key-Whitman and is excited to offer patients a variety of anti-aging treatments—from minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures like cosmetic injections (Botox, fillers), laser resurfacing and chemical peels to surgical procedures, including eyelid lifts, under-eye bag correction, eyebrow lifts, mid-face lifts and others.

Want to explore your options for rejuvenating your look?

If you live in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and would like to learn more about anti-aging treatments and procedures, Key-Whitman Eye Center invites you to have a conversation with Dr. Kalyam at her relaxing, spa-like clinic inside Key-Whitman’s main Dallas location.

BELOW

ARE THE TOP 5 FACIAL AGING CULPRITS AND HOW TO ADDRESS THEM:

WRINKLES. The solution? Neurotoxins like Botox.

#1

If you have wrinkles on your forehead, crow’s feet around the eyes or deep vertical lines between your brows that are aging you beyond your years, you are not alone. “Wrinkles are definitely the most common complaint I hear from patients. Injecting Botox in or near those areas creates a smooth appearance and also gives a refreshing look around the eyes,” Dr. Kalyam says.

SUN-DAMAGED SKIN AND FINE LINES. The solution? Laser resurfacing, chemical peels and more.

According to Dr. Kalyam, “Here in Texas a lot of people experience sun damage. Unfortunately, sun damage can really age the skin. Depending on the patient, we may treat sun damage on the face with CO2 laser resurfacing, chemical peels, skin care solutions and facial creams.”

SAGGING FACIAL SKIN. The solution? Fillers like JUVEDERM, Voluma and others.

You don’t have to have wrinkles to look older. As Dr. Kalyam explains, “People can still appear aged if they don’t have wrinkles, especially if they have volume loss near the eyes, cheeks or lips. Depending on the area of concern, we can inject fillers, typically composed of collagen or hyaluronic acid, to provide volume.”

ACNE AND ACNE SCARS. The solution? Laser resurfacing, fillers and chemical peels.

Acne and acne scars can make one’s face look older and tired. For smoother and more vibrant skin, Dr. Kalyam may recommend laser resurfacing, fillers or chemical peels.

SAGGING EYELIDS AND BROWS, BAGS UNDER THE EYES. The solution? Surgery.

“Sagging eyelids, brows and bags can definitely age your face. To address these issues, we perform surgical eyelid lifts, brow lifts and surgery to address lower eyelid bags. These are by far the most common oculoplastic surgical procedures I perform. Surgery takes place at our state-of-the-art surgery center at Key-Whitman’s Dallas headquarters, where my office is located,” says Dr. Kalyam.

About Dr. Pfeiffer: Leslie Pfeiffer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Texas Ophthalmology Association and the medical honor society, Alpha Omega Alpha.

Dr. Pfeiffer is not only experienced in all areas of General Ophthalmology, but also has advanced training in eyelid, orbit, tear duct system and facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. She earned her Doctor of Medicine at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, where she was honored as the most outstanding student in her specialty. She was also voted “Outstanding Resident” by her fellow residents at the Ruiz Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston. She then completed a full two years of surgical training at the largest oculoplastics-only private practice in Los Angeles, Eyesthetica, and the University of Southern California Roski Eye Institute.

A few of Dr. Pfeiffer’s many honors and awards include Outstanding Resident, and Champion of the Quarter for excellence in patient care and advocacy. She is an alumna of Duke University and speaks Spanish as a second language. When she isn’t treating patients, she enjoys skiing, cycling, rock climbing, and hiking.

• Comprehensive Adult Eye Care

• Cataract Surgery

• PanOptix

• Symfony®, Crystalens®, Tecnis® & the Toric IOL

• Management of Glaucoma & Corneal Disease

• Eyelid Surgery & Botox®

• Management of Glaucoma & Corneal Disease • Eyelid Surgery & Botox® • Laser Vision Correction

• Laser Vision Correction Give us a call today 214-220-3937 or Toll-Free 800-442-5330 www.keywhitman.com Follow us on (user name: keywhitman)

Seven locations to serve you in Dallas, Plano, Mesquite, West McKinney, North Arlington, Rockwall and South Arlington.

From left to right are: Larr y A. Fish, M.D.; Leslie Pfei er, M.D.; Je rey Whitman, M.D.; Amanda Hoelscher O D.; Todd J. Agnew, O.D.

Keeping your kitchen crisp & your smile fresh!

Keep your smile fresh and you could WIN a KITCHEN REFRESH! Schedule a cosmetic treatment, and you will be entered to win a kitchen fresh bundle! All you have to do is schedule your treatment between August and October, and you could win an Air Fryer, Ninja Blender, and a Sous Vide starter kit!

*Must show up to scheduled treatment in order to be entered.

Yellow

leaves are pretty. Yellow teeth are not!

Everyone loves the seasonal color changes that autumn brings. Truthfully, the changing leaves are one of the highlights of the season! However, those beautiful shades of yellow look much prettier on a tree than they do on our teeth. Although some teeth discoloration is natural as we age, here are a few tips to ensure that your teeth aren’t changing colors with the leaves this fall!

FOR THE COFFEE DRINKER:

When you are enjoying your routine morning cup of coffee, you can protect your smile from coffee stains in a few ways. Start by avoiding direct contact between your coffee and teeth by drinking your coffee. Next, rinse off the residual coffee residue with a glass of water. through a straw. Lastly, you can rinse with mouthwash after your cup of coffee for 30 seconds to help bring your teeth back to a neutral PH.

FOR THE SNACKER:

If you’re someone who prefers to snack throughout the day, choose teeth-friendly snacks! Foods such as dried fruits and bread can easily get stuck in between your teeth, and if not removed, can lead to tooth decay. Crunchy fruits and vegetables can act as “nature’s toothbrush” because their fibrous texture allows them to remove plaque deposits from the surface of our teeth.

FOR THE PLANNER:

Your work calendar isn’t the only calendar to prioritize! Remember to schedule your routine cleanings every six months. Visiting the dentist every six months gives us the opportunity to remove any tartar buildup, and check for any other oral concerns.

Brad Wyatt, DDS; Max Cook, DDS; Steve Williams, DDS; Josh Williams, DDS

At North Texas Orthopaedic & Spine (NTOS), patients of all ages are given the focused, individualized care they need in order to live fully and comfortably. The team at NTOS has a high level of expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions involving the spine, joints, and bones.

Patients appreciate the practice’s ability to educate them thoroughly about their conditions and give them

anathleticinjury,schedulean appointmentwithyourpreferred NTOS location for effective, compassionatetreatment.

4090 Mapleshade Ln., Ste. 100 Plano, TX 75093

4833 Medical Center Dr., 6E McKinney, TX 75069

874 West Hwy., 243, Suite 110 Kaufman, TX 75142

Preston Rd., Ste. 500 Frisco, TX 75034

Independence Pkwy., Ste. 100 Plano, TX 75025

East Taylor St., Ste. 304 Sherman, TX 75090

Parks Center Drive Tyler, TX 75701

VUDHI SLABISAK, MD Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

BRIANA HODGSON, PA-C Physician Assistant

OLABISI OGUNRO, DO Hand Surgeon

JAMES STANLEY, MD Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

BRUCE MARKMAN, MD Orthopaedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Specialist

CHARITY OGUNRO, MD Hand & Orthopedic Surgeon

AMIR MALIK, MD Neurosurgeon

STEVE HONG, MD Interventional Pain ManagementSpecialist

RAHUL BANERJEE, MD Orthopaedic Surgeon

BEYONDBOND

DanielCraigmovespast007.

WBYSONDRABARR

hen Daniel Craig was cast as the world’s most famous spy in 2005, most fans instantly took umbrage. A little-known British indie actor at the time, the 37 year old was everything the iconic James Bond was considered not—short, brooding, skinny, blonde, uncharismatic—and most decidedly not Sean Connery, the actor to whom all James Bonds are compared.

Outraged diehard Bond fans set up websites to voice their disapproval—danielcraigisnotbond.com, bondnotblond.com. The press was equally unrelenting with headlines like the Daily Mirror’s “The Name’s Bland—James Bland.” Talk of a 007 boycott intensified when Craig arrived by speedboat (wearing a life jacket, of all things) at the London press conference unveiling him as the new Bond.

Fans proclaimed that Bond would never be such a wuss as to don a life jacket, nor would he ever be anything but a brunette. Among the biting online comments: “Bring back Pierce! Daniel looks like a villain in a Bond movie that gets killed by 007 in the opening sequence.” “I’m sure a blonde could play James Bond, but not someone who’s so ugly and uncharismatic as Daniel Craig.”

His previous film credits did nothing to bolster his “super” spy cred—Road to Perdition Layer Cake and Munich, to name a few. Not to mention the little-seen film, The Mother, in which he plays a carpenter who starts sleeping with a woman in her 60s.

Craig also wasn’t especially keen on the 007 role at first. He told GQ, “It was genuinely like, my life is going to get F***ed if I do this.” He didn’t want to play what he perceived as the campy Pierce Brosnan version of Bond or be saddled with a hopelessly formulaic storyline. And, he realized that once he became the iconic spy there’d be no going back to his under the radar existence. Reading the script for Casino Royale changed the actor’s mind.

Five Bond films later, it’s hard to see anyone besides Craig inhabiting the role. His darker, tougher 007 portrayal has redefined the series and crafted it to be more modern and not as sexist and misogynistic as earlier incarnations.

“In 2005, 2006,” he told The Independent’s Paul Whitington, “all the social media stuff was still just taking off, and I wasn’t used to using it, thank God. I still don’t do social media, and as much as there are lots of good things about it, it is a place for hate and I can’t imagine how one would cope. All of that is a pressure, but I myself was like, you’ve just got to get on with it, get on with the work and do your best.”

And get to work Craig did. His first outing as 007 in Casino Royale necessitated he be well toned and ready for action, something Craig was decidedly not when he showed up for his initial day of training.

AT LEAST NOW AT 60 I CAN SAY: ‘I WAS BOND. NOW BUY ME A DRINK.’

“ ”

“Yes. I turned up with a bacon buttie and a rollie. That’s very true. Those were the days,” he told Whitington.

The intense physical training paid off handsomely, as evidenced when Craig emerged from the sea in a pair of swim trucks, the light glistening off his sculpted physique, in Casino Royale

The training also gave Craig the physicality to do a majority of the stunts and fight scenes, something the actors who’ve played Bond in the past have rarely done. “Nobody told me it was OK if I didn’t do all that, so I just went OK, I’ve got to do it. And I think possibly I made a rod for my own back really, because I started doing it and the stunt co-ordinator Gary Powell was like ‘Oh great, you can do it, well do this then’ and I sort of ended up doing loads.”

“He gets his hands very dirty,” Powell told the Guardian in 2008. “Daniel puts the work in, even if it’s something he’s not keen on.” According to Powell, Craig is not fond of heights, but in Quantum of Solace, he jumped out of a three-story window onto a moving bus.

Doing his own stunts has led to numerous on-set injuries including Craig’s two front teeth being smashed out, a separated shoulder, an ankle injury, and losing the tip of a finger.

“It wasn’t as extreme as all that. I lost the pad,” he told Playboy magazine at the time. “I was bleeding a lot. I had to get it cauterized. Filming stopped and everybody went, ‘Oh my God! He sliced the end of his finger off!’ They went looking for it, but couldn’t find it.”

After five Bond movies, Craig is ready to pursue a more quiet sort of life with his wife, actress Rachel Weisz. With No Time to Die doing well in the theaters, the 53-year-old Craig has once again proved he’s a formidable 007, albeit one who’s a little gray around the edges and a bit less flexible. “You get tighter and tighter,” Craig told GQ’s Sam Knight. “And then you just don’t bounce.”

Craig won’t stray far from the public eye, however. According to People magazine, he’s the highest paid actor of 2021, taking in over $100 million due to a record breaking deal with Netflix to star in two sequels to the comedic mystery hit Knives Out

He knew immediately that he had to make time for Knives Out, in between production delays of No Time to Die “I don’t get to play parts like this very often,” the actor explained of his role as Benoit Blanc in an interview with the South China Morning Post “The satisfaction of watching the film with an audience and them laughing at the same gags I laughed at when I first read it. There’s such joy and satisfaction to that.”

In the 2019 mystery film, which was nominated for three Golden Globes, Craig takes on the role of Blanc with gusto, portraying a detective with a heavy southern drawl and an eccentric approach to solving criminal cases. The sequel recently wrapped and is expected to arrive next year.

It’s a return to a more normal state for Craig, far from the hoopla of playing the world’s most famous spy. “I would just rather keep myself to myself and my home, with my wife and family, I don’t venture out a great deal and I will choose places that I want to go carefully. It’s not that I don’t like fans or appreciate how passionate they are about the films and the industry; they are entirely the ones who keep this industry moving; it’s just that I choose not to be the person who courts publicity or has loads of celebrity friends and is always out for the paparazzi to shoot me in particular hot spots.”

As for the future of Bond, Craig is grateful for the opportunity to inhabit a global icon for the past 15 years. “The idea of regretting not doing this seemed insane to me. Sitting in the corner at a bar at age 60, saying: ‘I could’ve been Bond. Buy me a drink.’ That’s the saddest place I could be. At least now at 60 I can say: ‘I was Bond. Now buy me a drink.”’

I WAS BLEEDING A LOT. I HAD TO GET IT CAUTERIZED. FILMING STOPPED AND EVERYBODY WENT, ‘OH MY GOD! HE SLICED THE END OF HIS FINGER OFF!’

“ ”

DANIEL CRAIG AND WIFE RACHEL WEISZ AT THE GOLDEN GLOBES.

PHOTO BY GA FULLNER

CRAIG ACTED IN KEITH HUFF’S PLAY, A STEADY RAIN , ON BROADWAY IN 2009 WITH HUGH JACKMAN.

PHOTO BY EVERETT COLLECTION

CRAIG WITH DAME JUDI DENCH, WHO HAS PLAYED M IN 7 BOND FILMS.

PHOTO BY METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER

CRAIG IN THE 2017 COMEDIC NASCAR HEIST FILM LOGAN LUCKY

PHOTO BY FINGERPRINT RELEASING

When orthopedic pain slows you down and makes everyday movement a challenge, call the experts at Orthopedic Institute of North Texas. Our surgeons provide a comprehensive array of solutions designed to resolve your pain in three convenient locations - Frisco, Farmers Branch, and now, Lewisville.

Don’t spend one more day in pain. Call 972-591-6468 today and get dancing again.

Dr. Butler joined the Orthopedic Institute of North Texas (OINT) in September of 2021, bringing his expertise in foot and ankle and sports medicine to the practice. He specializes in total ankle replacement (TAR), arthritis and deformity correction, PARS Achilles repair, lateral ankle instability, foot and ankle cartilage injuries, trauma, 4-D DynaBunion and Lapiplasty bunion correction, minimally invasive bunion and foot/ankle surgeries and other procedures.

THOC doctors don’t want to learn on Monday that you had a problem on Friday. They want to know Friday.

Dr. Birenbaum founded the Arlington Cancer Treatment Center in 1981. He founded the Texas Hematology/Oncology Center, PA in 1997. He is the founder, Medical Director, and CEO. Dr. Birenbaum trained at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Institute for 5 years, 3 years as a Hematology/Oncology fellow and 2 years as a facility professor. His private practice in Hematology/Oncology has been in the Dallas/Fort Worth area since 1979. Dr. Birenbaum is available by cell phone 24/7 and participates in many support groups and radio programs.

AREAS OF CLINICAL INTEREST:

• Gastrointestinal Tumors

• Melanoma, Sarcoma

• Breast Cancer

• Lymphoma

• Kidney Cancer

EDUCATION AND TRAINING CREDENTIALS:

• Southern Methodist University

• Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara/University of Michigan

• Straight Medical Internship - Henry Ford Hospital/University of Michigan

• Straight Medicine Residency - Tulane University Medical Center/Ochsner Clinic

• Fellowship Hematology/Oncology - University of Texas M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute

• Private Practice 1979 to Present

PERSONAL INTERESTS:

• Born and raised in Dallas, TX

• Father of 2 sons

• Owns six dogs

• Loves traveling and golf

• Avid collector of arts and antiques

Dennis

and Dr.

are

trained hematologists/oncologists. Dr. Wyszynski, MD, DO also trained at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, PA.

Dr. Wyszynski joins the Texas Hematology and Oncology Centers after many years of successful private medical practice in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Dr. Wyszynski completed his internship and residency at John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Stanford, New Jersey. He followed these with a number of Fellowships including one in Hematology/Oncology at the prestigious M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, and two years at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Wysznski is well known for his quality of care and the personal interest he takes in his patients. He is very active in many professional societies and investigative trials.

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine: Hematology/

• Oncology-Certified: 8/24/2007

• American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:

• American Osteopathic Association

• ASCO

• Texas Medical Association

• Dallas County Medical Association

CLINICAL CANCER INVESTIGATIVE TRIALS:

• Central Pennsylvania Oncology Group Protocal

• Eastern Cooperative Group

• Southwest Oncology Group

PERSONAL INTERESTS:

• Married and father of 2 children

• Enjoys traveling and spending time with family

• Active in many hobbies

Birenbaum, MD

Wyszynski, MD, DO

M.D. Anderson

If You Own Everything, You Actually Own Nothing

What

Courtesy HODGES CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

How familiar does this scenario sound? Into your investment accounts, you pick a couple of the best performing mutual funds you can find and spread around your contributions into each. Then, at the start of the next year, you again look for the best funds and make another contribution. Year after year, repeat, repeat. Perhaps your employer changed 401k providers at some point, and you had to choose from a whole new set of funds? At the end of a couple decades, you might end up owning 10-20 mutual funds in the aggregate of all your accounts. Certainly, there is nothing wrong with owning mutual funds. They are great investment vehicles when you have smaller sums of money and are in the accumulation phase of your investment life, but if you own too many, you might have gaps or redundancies in your investment portfolio. There might be a better way to have larger sums of money managed. Allow me to explain.

In the above example, you were probably given a narrow list of funds from which to choose, and so you did a little homework, and selected. For most folks, this is merely an exercise in picking the best performers (from past data, mind you), and crossing your fingers.

If we dig a little deeper, we might find that the average mutual fund (depending on size) might contain 100 stocks. Multiply that by 10-20 and you’re the proud owner of fractional bits of 1,000-2,000 stocks! On top of the sheer volume of stocks you own, many funds own the same stocks. In some instances, you could theoretically own the stock of XYZ 10, maybe even 15 times.

How about transparency, fees, and taxes? The only way to see which stocks your mutual funds own is to go to the fund’s website and look for yourself. You will never be able to pick up the phone and talk with the fund manager about his/her thoughts on the market, certain industries, or stocks. On the fee front, mutual funds have various annual fees to fund their operating expenses. These can be anywhere between .25%-

1.5% depending on the size of the fund, the types of stocks they purchase, or investment style they follow. The fees come out of your investment dollars. If you then have an advisor handling your affairs this way, you must account for that fee as well. These fees vary depending on the scope of what your advisor provides, but for most accounts around $1 million, it’s safe to budget about 1%. Finally, you have no control of your capital gains situation; your money is comingled with everyone else. If you are invested this way, you most likely have redundancies in holdings that are entirely unnecessary, you have no day-to-day look into what the funds own, tax gains/losses are uncontrollable, and you’ve paid twice (once to the funds and once to your advisor). If you spread yourself too thin, you might compromise your results. If this sounds like your current portfolio, we believe there is a more efficient way to provide ample diversification, true transparency, and tax efficiency. We would enjoy talking with you.

Wide diversification is only required when investors do not understand what they’re doing.

-WARREN BUFFETT

PHOTO BY AUSTIN DISTEL

Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology, the latest in total hip, partial knee and total knee replacement, is now available in your area.

Andrew Chambers, M.D. Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Chambers is an orthopaedic surgeon at Texas Bone & JointArlington who specializes in joint replacement surgery. He received extensive training in joint replacement surgery during his fellowship at Harvard Medical School / Massachusetts General Hospital, which was voted as the top hospital in the United States. Dr. Chambers has implemented the techniques learned at Harvard Medical School into his own practice and offers minimally invasive total hip / knee replacement, partial knee replacement, revision surgery for malfunctioning, loose, and infected joint replacements, arthroscopic surgery of the hip and knee, and revision of failed and recalled metal-on-metal total hip replacement implants. Dr. Chambers focuses special attention on surgical techniques for rapid recovery after total joint replacement which allow his patients a more predictable and earlier return to home and an active lifestyle.

Dr. Chambers is pleased to offer the MAKOplasty Robotic-Arm Assisted partial/total knee and hip replacement. The MAKOplasty procedure is changing the way joint replacement surgeries are performed by providing each patient with a personalized surgical experience based on their specific diagnosis and unique anatomy using a CT-based 3D modeling. The robotic arm technology allows for extremely precise placement of hip/knee components with potentially less soft tissue injury than traditional joint replacement.

Dr. Chambers is a Texas native and grew up in Houston, Texas. He attended medical school at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, and completed residency at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. He then completed a fellowship in joint replacement surgery at Harvard Medical School. In his free time, Dr. Chambers enjoys traveling with his wife, Christine, and spending time with friends and family. He is an avid sailor and enjoys participating in sailing races on the local lakes in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area.

DFW Wound Care Center is a group of wound care specialists in all of the DFW area. They are fellow trained surgeons, and board certified in wound care and reconstructive surgery. All physicians have also completed an intense residency and fellowship in the area of limb salvage, and foot and ankle surgery. When it comes to wound care and limb salvage, DFW Wound Care Center has the knowledge and experience to successfully treat your condition. As a result, patients from all over the country seek to be treated by DFW Wound Care Center.

Whether caused by diabetes, infection or disease, any wound that will not heal can be very serious. If you are experiencing a wound or ulcer that will not properly heal, our wound care center can provide a range of expert treatment options best in each case. We offer non-surgical and surgical treatments for:

Diabetic Wounds

& Ulcers

Arterial Ulcers

Infected Wounds

Open Wounds

Pressure Ulcers

Vascular Wounds

Acute Wounds

Non-Healing Wounds

Chronic Wounds

Surgical Wounds

Traumatic Wounds

PLANO CLINIC 580 4 Coit Road, Ste.

JD, GC, MS

Attorney Deandra M. Grant leads Hamilton Grant’s North, East and Central Texas offices. She is an international speaker on DWI law, science and trial skills. As the author of the annually updated Texas DWI Manual, she is viewed by her peers as being a leader in her field. Deandra understands the science behind alcohol absorption and elimination rates and can use this knowledge to competently defend you.

Deandra formerly was an assistant district attorney. Her tenure as a prosecutor focused on DWI prosecutions which has given her firsthand knowledge on how to counter the prosecutor’s evidence and strategy. Deandra has spent hundreds of hours in training courses and programs related to DWI defense and has completed the certification course to administer standard field sobriety testing (SFST), the same training course taught to police officers nationwide on how to identify drunk drivers during traffic stops. As a certified SFST Instructor, Deandra has taught the course to other attorneys. She’s also completed the coursework on DWI forensic blood and urine testing.

“I have a masters degree in pharmaceutical science and a graduate certificate in forensic toxicology. I am able to take apart evidence in ways a lot of other attorneys are not able to do. The most important part of my job is being the barrier between the government and my client. Standing between them. Making sure their rights are protected.”

–DEANDRA GRANT

JOSHUA WORLEY, DPM | REZA MOBARAK, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA, FAPWHC | MITCH WILLIAMS, DPM

Co-Author of the Texas DWI Manual

When orthopedic pain slows you down and makes everyday movement a challenge, call the experts at Orthopedic Institute of North Texas. Our surgeons provide a comprehensive array of solutions designed to resolve your pain.

Our approach is simple - our patients are our top priority. We demonstrate this by answering your questions and providing availability 24/7 during diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. We speak in terms you can understand, and discuss every step of your care to ensure you feel comfortable and confident with the recommended treatment plan. Our proven medical techniques will return you to the freedom of mobility you enjoyed before.

Don’t spend one more day in pain. Call 972-591-6468 today and get rolling again.

When the weather turns colder, days get shorter, and sweaters are pulled back out of the closet, it can be a struggle to keep up healthy habits. During the fall and winter months, health and fitness routines often take a backseat to staying warm and cozy. After a few months of hibernation and holiday indulgences, the pounds, lack of energy, and health consequences set in, reminding us of those long-forgotten fitness goals. It can be frustrating to feel like you’re starting back at square one. Instead of falling into this yearly cycle, read on for ways to avoid the fall and winter fitness slump and to keep focused on staying fit.

FIND AN ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER OR GROUP

This is one of the best ways to stay consistent with your fitness goals. It’s much easier to blow off a workout and curl up with a warm drink and blanket if you’re only accountable to yourself. Finding a partner or a community with similar goals is a great way to keep yourself on track. You can give and receive support, find ways to stay fit together, and remind each other of the benefits of keeping fit. While in-person support is helpful, it isn’t always easy to find. But social media makes it much easier to join like-minded people in a virtual community. Do a quick search on social media sites, and you’ll find fitness groups for all levels and interests. These communities provide various ways to keep you account-

FALL & WINTER FITNESS

By KIMBERLY BLAKER

able. They’re a safe place to share struggles and successes, provide moral support to one another, and share ideas or tips.

JOIN A GYM OR CLASS

Another way to increase the odds of staying fit through the colder months is by joining a gym or fitness class. This requires a financial commitment, which may be an excellent external motivator.

Gyms offer many amenities to support fitness goals. These include personal training, a variety of equipment, and often classes you can explore for new ways to stay fit. Some fitness centers even have extras like childcare, rock climbing walls, saunas, and heated pools. Such perks may help get you out the door on colder days. Even many libraries offer free fitness classes.

WORK OUT AT HOME

Maybe braving the cold and dark sounds like too much, or working out with other people isn’t your bliss. If so, there are many ways to get in an effective workout at home. Investing in a home gym is one way to stay active through the colder months. If you have space and money, particularly if other family members want an at-home workout too, purchase the appropriate equipment to fit your needs.

It doesn’t need to be elaborate. Just a set of hand weights or a kettlebell can be enough to get you started if you don’t want to commit to large or expensive equipment. However,

sizeable used equipment can often be found for practically nothing on Craigslist and elsewhere online.

You can also find thousands of exercise videos and written plans on the internet, DVDs, through your cable provider, or at your local library. There are also video game systems with fun workouts like the Wii Fit or dancing games. Whatever type of exercise or fitness plan you can think of, there are likely at least a few resources out there so you can do it at home. These include exercises with or without equipment. Many are designed for or take into consideration working out in small spaces or with limited time.

KEEP IT SIMPLE

If you’re starting from scratch or lack motivation, find small ways to incorporate healthy fitness habits into your daily routine. For example, take stairs instead of the elevator, park your car farther away in the lot, and go for a walk during lunch.

You can also start by taking an extra 15 minutes before your shower to do some quick exercises. A daily routine could include bodyweight moves like squats, pushups, and planks. These can have a significant impact on your fitness when done consistently.

Regardless of your fitness goals, you can stay on track throughout the colder months if you find what works best to keep you motivated and consistent.

A Dream to Change Spine Care is

In 1977, Dr. Stephen Hochschuler was practicing as a spine surgeon in Plano, Texas. He wanted to advance spine care for patients suffering from neck and back pain locally and all over the world. This would be the beginning of the dream that would become Texas Back Institute.

At the time, spine patients were generally given the same treatment plan across the United States. “Back then, there was little differentiation about what was actually causing spine pain. We were interested in getting to the root of the problem the patient was having and work was needed to resolve that specific issue,” explains Dr. Hochschuler. This would mean the doctors at TBI would have to change their diagnostic and treatment processes.

“One of the initial thoughts was to create a clinic as an integrated multi-specialty model that would include prevention, conservative care, surgical care, rehabilitation, research, and development with a culture that considered surgery as a last option,” says Dr. Hochschuler.

Drs. Rashbaum and Guyer would join Dr. Hochschuler in this endeavor over the next few years and the three of them would research various treatment options for spine care, and begin changing their patient care protocols.

As the doctors at Texas Back evolved in the treatment of neck and back pain, they made the decision to become a leader in spine care and would always look for innovative ways to change the future of spine care through technique, technology, or other treatment pathways. One of these elements was to have a significant role in the research of spine treatment.

In 1985, they formed a non-profit research foundation so they could add an academic component to their private practice. This was almost unheard of at the time. Dr. Hochschuler says, “The mission of Texas Back Institute was research, education, and development. We always wanted to know what was next and be part of that change.”

Over the years, TBI would bring on new physicians, expand their geography, and keep the multi-disciplinary approach by having doctors in different specialties that were involved in the development of spine imaging through Multiplanar CT and the MRI, fusion technologies such as the Pedical Screw Systems; Anterior Cages; and Facet Fusion Techniques.

As part of the desire to help change spine care around the world, TBI started a fellowship program in 1986 and has trained over 125 spine surgeons from various regions of the country and around the world. Texas Back also created internal learning opportunities and quality control processes like neuroscience, peer review, and interesting case conferences.

TBI brought cervical and lumbar artificial discs to the United States, kicking off a new era of motion preservation technologies. The company was also instrumental in the development of robots for spine care and has been part of the revolution of minimally invasive and ultra-minimally invasive spine surgery.

“Texas Back Institute has also held key roles in national and international spine organizations such as North American Spine Society, International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery, and the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine and several others,” says Dr. Hochschuler.

As Dr. Hochschuler retires this year, he feels fortunate he did what he loved with people he loved. “Texas Back Institute has made a difference for spine patients all over the world and continues to do so,” he says.

What does Dr. Hochschuler see in the future for TBI? “Working in regenerative medicine, augmented reality, predictive analytics, information technology, musculoskeletal population health, and the advancement of telemedicine and digital home, it is an exciting time in spine health,” he says.

The culture of TBI continues to be strong. Its current mission statement: Texas Back Institute exists to provide the best possible spine care in an environment of innovation, education, and research.

It’s essential to take care of your feet !

Premier Foot & Ankle specializes in the treatment of all foot and ankle issues patients of all ages may experience. Our dedicated providers are committed to providing patients with quality care and pain relief using cuttingedge technology such as Pulse Activation Treatment to cure heel pain/plantar fasciitis as well as Padnet vascular and Smart Scan nerve testing for diabetics. By for the entire family, we at Premier Foot & Ankle focus on treating both the injured athlete and anyone with foot or ankle injuries.

Premier Foot & Ankle is the leading practice of foot and ankle specialists in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area as evidenced by multiple awards such as the Best of Dallas 2011-2012 and 2015-2020 and the Reader’s Choice Best of Living 2017. As a trusted and dedicated

provider, Premier Foot & Ankle is here to help patients alleviate their foot and ankle pain resulting from various foot disorders and injuries such as sports and diabetic foot care.

To move toward your pain-free lifestyle with an individualized comprehensive treatment plan, visit us today at www.premierfoot.com to schedule your appointment!

www.cantexcc.com

Difference

Dear Olivia, My family and I have concerns about allowing people into our home due to the rising concerns over COVID-19. We have had in-home care to help with the day-to-day needs of our loved one. How can we protect her, but still get her the care that she needs at home?

-Concerned about COVID-19

Dear Concerned about COVID-19, All of us should be concerned about protecting ourselves and those we love from this dangerous virus. As everyone has been hearing, the Delta variant of COVID-19 is more contagious than what we were seeing this time last year. Therefore, everyone should take precautions to protect themselves and those they love from contracting the

ROGERS

Olivia is a leading voice in health care and senior services and the Chief Nursing Officer of VNA Texas.

virus. The best way to do this is to be fully vaccinated, wear a mask in public, social distance and encourage your social circle to do the same! When it comes to allowing people, including caregivers, into your home, there are safe ways to allow necessary care to be provided while still ensuring the safety of your family.

Always require anyone who enters your home to wear a mask (caregivers should be doing this already), you wear a mask as well if in the same room as the caregiver and know that it is okay to ask if they have been vaccinated. You can also reserve the right to ask the agency to only send fully vaccinated personnel to your home. At the Visiting Nurse Association, our staff are required to be vaccinated in order to protect the health and well-being of those we serve.

~Olivia

Hospice Care focuses on living life to its fullest and treating you with the dignity and respect you deserve. As a nonprofit, our bottom line is patient support and care provided by our highly qualified staff.

VNA Care Choices

Following the diagnosis of a life-limiting illness, patients and their loved ones have many questions about the best course of action. VNA Care Choices provides supportive care services in the home while continuing treatment with your current physician.

OLIVIA

Deandra M. Grant

Leaders in DWI Defense NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED DWI LAW FIRM

Have you been arrested? Whether you have been charged with DWI in Texas or another criminal offense, we advise you to secure the immediate representation of our experienced DWI lawyers. Your charges can have life-altering consequences. It is of the utmost importance that following an arrest, you hire our Dallas criminal defense lawyer. We will stop at nothing in order to protect your rights, freedom, and future. At Hamilton Grant PC, you will receive the individualized support and tenacious advocacy that you require in order to combat your criminal charges.

Because we care deeply about helping as many people as we can, our Texas DWI & criminal attorneys also represent clients in Collin County and throughout northern Texas.

Hamilton Grant’s North, East and South Texas offices are led by Attorney Deandra Grant*, JD, GC, MS, one of the most awarded and respected DWI authorities in the country. She is co-author of The Texas DWI Manual, certified in the science and testing of DWI enforcement, and respected by her peers as being a leader in her field.