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Customized healthcare with old-fashioned service As medical students, husband and wife Drs. Michael and Shelley Bianco saw a problem emerging in healthcare. Time after time they heard their physician preceptors tell patients that there was only time to discuss one health concern during appointments. With costs growing and reimbursements from insurance and Medicare shrinking, doctors are being forced to see more patients each day. The practice of medicine has become quantity focused rather than quality focused. Drs. Michael and Shelley Bianco want to change this. Bianco Primary Care is a new type of general practice that gives doctors and patients more time together. This time allows patients the ability to talk with their doctor about health concerns without feeling rushed. They are able to take the time to listen, to develop a personal relationship with their patients and to offer more than just an additional prescription. This caliber of care is delivered within the concierge or

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There’s an APP for that ! For your ears and your world Can you imagine being able to stream the sounds from your iPhones and iPads directly into hearing devices that NO ONE else can see? What if you could answer or make phone calls and clearly hear the person on the other end through both ears? The marvels of technology have made these scenarios possible to create a seamless connection to a world filled with sounds. More than 36 million Americans experience hearing challenges in various environments and situations - a frustrating disadvantage to those affected. Forget about what you think you know about hearing devices up to now. You will be AMAZED at how smart, how helpful, and how transforming better hearing can now be. “As an audiologist for almost 24 years, it is both exciting and overwhelming to stay on top of the latest advances in hearing technology. It is a very fulfilling time to be in a profession that is truly transforming people’s lives by connecting them to the world in a way that others take

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Healthy gum care in the empty nest population A healthy, beautiful smile begins with proper oral hygiene. But don’t forget about your gums! You gums are the gatekeeper to the health of your teeth, their roots, and the internal systems of your body. Current research is showing a strengthening relationship between gum health and heart disease. Age Researchers have found that older people are more at risk for periodontal disease. Nearly 70% of people over the age of 65 are reported to be affected in some way by periodontitis (gum disease). The causes of gum disease can come from various sources including genetics, medications, smoking or tobacco use, poor nutrition or obesity, or stress. Direct oral causes include poor oral care at home, not brushing or flossing regularly, the lack of routinely scheduled dental office hygiene appointments, or grinding and clenching. The main goal of treating periodontal disease is to control the infection. This can be accomplished by beginning a program with your dentist and hygienist of routine periodontal maintenance appointments. Depending of the severity of infection a deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) appointment

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Picking quality plans By: Patricia Smith (NAPSI)—Every year, millions of Medicare beneficiaries must decide which Medicare Advantage plan to enroll in. During Medicare’s annual open enrollment period, October 15-December 7, you can change Medicare Advantage (MA) plans or enroll in one for the first time. Important factors to consider include premium costs, choice of doctors and plan benefits. But there is one other important question: What is the quality rating of the plan? Quality is important because it means better health care and the best value for your money. Medicare uses a system called Star Ratings to assess the quality of plans, awarding plans from one to five stars. These ratings are based on

many factors, such as how well the plan does in keeping people healthy and preventing illness, how quickly you can get an appointment and see specialists, and how the plan responds to your complaints and concerns. I’m proud of the fact that seven of the 11 MA plans earning five stars this year are members of the Alliance of Community Health Plans, an organization representing high-quality health plans. You can learn more about MA plans using the Medicare Plan Finder at www.Medicare.gov. The National Committee for Quality Assurance also evaluates quality in MA plans at www.ncqa.org. Ms. Smith is the CEO of the Alliance of Community Health Plans, www.achp.org.

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FAQ – Bladeless cataract surgery What is a cataract and what is cataract surgery? Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in people over 40 and today cataracts affect more than 22 million Americans age 40 and older. At some point in our life, we will all develop a cataract. The natural lens of the eye yellows and becomes cloudy with age as a result of biological changes of the proteins inside the lens. The function of the human lens is to focus incoming light onto the back of the eye. As your lens ages, light from the outside worlds becomes more and more distorted as it enters your eye. Difficulty reading, needing more light to read, experiencing glare and haloes at night and, even poor sleep patterns can be explained by cataract formation. The treatment for cataracts involves an almost painless, 10 minute surgery to remove the “clouded lens” or “cataract” and replace it with a man made intraocular lens implant. It is the most common surgical procedure in the US and around the world and is considered to be an extremely successful and safe procedure with a success rate approaching 99.5%. What is laser cataract surgery? With traditional cataract surgery, all the steps of the surgery are customarily performed “manually” by the surgeon using handheld tools. Laser cataract surgerythe next evolution of cataract surgery with the Ziemer Z6 laser generally offers a greater amount of precision, predictability and safety to these steps leading to potentially improve visual outcomes and more precise targets. With the Ziemer Z6 Laser System, your surgeon has the potential to offer you unmatched accuracy and a more predictable and customized cataract procedure. Based on your medical history and pre-operative evaluation, you and your surgeon will discuss the options available for your desired visual result. Together you can discuss a treatment plan which may include using the LDV Z6 to create the laser incisions in the cornea along with an advanced lens implant that may allow for improved near, intermediate or distance vision. This tailored treatment may reduce your need for glasses or contact lenses after surgery. How is laser cataract surgery different from traditional cataract surgery? In traditional cataract surgery, incisions in the cornea are made using handheld instruments including blades

to access the cataract. Your surgeon will then use a surgical device to manually create a circular opening in the lens capsule of the eye that holds the cataract. The Ziemer Z6 laser can be used to make the corneal incisions precise and the opening in the lens capsule as circular as possible, in the right location, and sized to fit the replacement lens. Your surgeon can also use the laser to break up and soften the hard cataract. Softening the lens with the laser enables your surgeon to then remove the cataract more gently and with significantly less ultrasound energy than is used in traditional manual cataract surgery. What are the benefits of laser cataract surgery? • A highly customized treatment • A treatment with little or no discomfort • A potentially more precise and predictable treatment • By and large, a gentler and easier cataract removal • Generally, a more rapid visual recovery due to reduced inflammation • The opportunity to receive tailored treatment with advanced technology multifocal lenses, which may reduce the need for glasses or contact lenses after surgery Am I a suitable candidate for laser cataract surgery? Your surgeon and you will decide whether you are a suitable candidate based on your eye anatomy, type of cataract and type of lens implant that you desire. Most patients are candidates for having some of the steps of cataract surgery performed with the Ziemer Z6 laser. How long has the procedure been performed? Thousands of cataract procedures have been successfully performed using femtosecond laser systems, and femtosecond lasers have been used in eye procedures for decades. The most familiar use of femtosecond laser technology is LASIK. Femtosecond lasers represent an advanced standard in precision laser cataract surgery and the Ziemer Z6 platform was FDA cleared in 2013. What should I expect on the day of surgery? Your day in surgery should be no different than a routine cataract case. The Ziemer Z6 laser is positioned next to the surgeon and is utilized seamlessly during the cataract surgery process. You will be given mild IV sedation that will likely keep you pleasantly unaware of the goings on in surgery. Not only is it potentially painless, there are no needles or stitches

as part of the procedure. What should I expect after surgery? After surgery, you can generally expect your vision to be improved within 24 hours. Generally, patients experience no pain after surgery. Slight scratchiness of the eye is common and they prescribed eye drops will help with any of these symptoms. Many patients return to work or normal activities the next day and even drive themselves to their postop day one appointment! How long does the proce-

dure take? You can expect to be at our center for about 2 hours, and you will be in the procedure room for only 20-25 minutes. Please call 678688-4575 or visit our website at milaneyecenter.com for more information on how to schedule your Cataract evaluation at Milan Eye Center where compassion meets excellence in eye care.

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Can strength training help manage type-2 diabetes? Yes. A lifestyle that includes high intensity exercise and a healthy diet can help you manage type-2 diabetes. If you’ve been diagnosed with type-2 diabetes or you’re at risk, your doctor has probably asked you to increase your physical activity. Most of us immediately think of aerobic activities, like walking, swimming, or running. There are plenty of scientific studies to show that these types of activities help to improve insulin resistance. However, there is reliable evidence that strength training, on its own or in combination with aerobic activities, can have a more profound positive effect on blood glucose control. When strength training is performed at an adequate level of intensity, the

muscles will deplete their stored energy, or glycogen, which is made up of linked glucose molecules. After a period of intense exercise, as the muscles are recovering and rebuilding, the body replaces the depleted glycogen. This process necessarily involves an increased rate of glucose uptake from the blood and there is a marked increase in insulin sensitivity. The process of replacing glycogen stores can take 24 to 48 hours. According to the American Association of Diabetes Educators, “[T]here are many long-term adaptations to habitual physical activity that may prevent or delay the onset of type-2 diabetes.” For those who have type-2 diabetes, regular exercise of adequate intensity,

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Insight into sleeping disorders and sleep apnea By: Bryant Conger Forty-five percent of normal adults snore at least occasionally and 25 percent are habitual snorers. Problem snoring is more frequent in males and overweight people and usually worsens with age. Snoring may be an indication of obstructed breathing and should not be taken lightly. An otolaryngologist can help you to determine where the anatomic source of your snoring may be, and offer solutions for this noisy and

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Flu-fighting information for older Americans (NAPSI)—If you or someone you care about is among the nearly one in three Americans who help an elderly family member make health care decisions, here are a few facts and tips that can help you have far more than the germ of an idea about the flu and what to do about it: • A flu shot is the most effective way to protect yourself and your family from catching the flu. • It takes up to two weeks for your immunity to build up after getting a flu shot. • It’s important to get the flu shot every year because the immunity provided by the vaccine declines over time. • To help combat germs, wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds and avoid touching your mouth and eyes. Touching such everyday items as door handles and other surfaces can be difficult to avoid. • Getting plenty of sleep, being physically active, managing stress, drinking adequate fluids, and eating nutritious food are all healthy habits that can help to keep your immune system in top condition during flu season. • Children younger than age 5 are at high risk for flurelated complications. For school-age children, remind them of the importance of hand washing and using tissues when they sneeze. The influenza vaccine is not approved for children younger than 6 months of age. • Pregnant women are more susceptible to getting sick, including catching the flu, because their immune systems are weaker than usual.

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hen susan shaw graduated from the University of Georgia over 30 years ago with a degree in graphic design, she probably never imagined that at age 53, she would be waking up with the chickens (literally) every day, pulling on a straw hat and a pair of overalls and teaching kids how to paint pigs inside a bright red barn. And yet when you set foot on Morning Glory Farm in Hickory Flat, it’s hard to imagine “Farmer Sue” anywhere else. Striding across the barnyard in her signature straw hat, Shaw is followed by her trusty dog Rose and a chattering group of young children, all here to experience “art, animals and agriculture” during a weeklong summer camp. Ten-year-old Katie Draper of Milton leads the way, carrying a clucking white chicken in her arms. Katie has been coming to The Art Barn for four years and this year brought along her younger sister and two cousins. “It’s Katie’s absolute favorite summer camp,” says her mother Laurie Draper. “She gets to gather eggs, feed, groom and play with all the animals, go on hay rides and enjoy really fun and creative art projects. She loves it!” The same farmyard charm and relaxed rural pace that attracts the kids today also attracted Shaw 13 years ago. After years of owning her own graphic design firm and catering to big name corporate clients in Atlanta, Shaw felt the need for a change of pace and scenery. She left the city and headed to Hickory Flat, “just above Alpharetta and

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just below Canton,” to settle on a small farm. The plan was to turn an old barn into a freelance graphic design studio where she could do her work without the stress of rush hour commutes and crowded urban life. She soon learned that country life has a way of seeping into your soul – and that

the farm had different plans for her. Shaw celebrated her 40th birthday with an open house for friends at her new farm and noticed how people, young and old alike, enjoyed the “quirky, rickety crickety-ness of the place.” A table covered with art supplies kept the kids happy during the party and soon

Eating breakfast can be just a meal or it can be an event. It can be an event because the food is so fresh, so made from scratch, so healthy and savory that, well, it’s no longer just eating. It becomes an indulgence — a reward you give yourself. The Original Pancake House turns your breakfast into an event that helps you get through the week – something that you can look forward to and enjoy instead of just having a meal. Enjoy our various breakfast courses, ranging from sausage and eggs to french crepes. All made from scratch. All fresh. All indulgently delicious.

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the adults were joining in. Then friends began asking if their kids could have birthday parties at “Sue’s Art Barn,” and a new idea began to grow. Shaw continued her graphic design job while working overtime to spruce up the farm, bringing in more animals, planting gardens and creating a “magical space” for children and families to enjoy. After three years, she was able to close her design business and focus entirely on The Art Barn at Morning Glory Farm. Shaw walks over to a flower-covered wooden arch leading into a small garden. A sign hanging under the arch reads “Wish It. Dream It. Do It.” “I call this my magic wishing arch,” she said. “Here’s where it all began. This is the first thing I built on this farm and I know it works.” Shaw’s father helped her build the arch years ago, and chuckled when she stood under it and made a wish with closed eyes. “What are you thinking?” he asked. “Build it and they will come?” “Something like that,” Shaw replied with a smile. Two years ago, Shaw married Pelham Wilder, a retired businessman who was not so sure about “this country thing.” Shaw convinced him to stay on the farm and live in her little yellow house with the bright blue shutters for one year, just to give it a chance. As she hoped, Morning Glory Farm worked its magic on him and when the year was up, Wilder realized he didn’t

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