

LOOK ON THE Bright Side
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Convenient Care
Concierge Medicine: Is It Right For You? BY MIMI GREENWOOD KNIGHT In a perfect world, you’d have no problem booking same-day or next-day appointments with your doctor and wouldn’t spend an hour in the waiting room when you get there. You’d never feel rushed through your appointment and could sit and discuss things like the stress you’re experiencing at work. Your doctor would inquire about your nutrition and exercise and discuss positive lifestyle changes you might make. They


Taming Tension
Ways To Clear Stress From Your Life BY AUDREY SELLERS According to the Global Organization for Stress, some of the most common sources of stress include money, work, relationships, and health issues. What can you do if stress is stacking up in your life? Try the following stress-busting hacks to clear your mind and get more joy from life. Identify your stressors. What really sends your blood pressure soaring? Maybe it’s a particular person, activity, or situation. Before you


Stay Cool
Is It Time For a New HVAC? BY CHERYL ALEXANDER The air in your home is controlled by your HVAC system, which includes the air conditioner and heater. If you’ve stayed up to date with repair and maintenance, your system is likely efficient. However, a dated unit or one that contains low-quality parts reduces performance. Replacing your system or adding a few upgrades or modifications can dramatically improve your heating and cooling experiences. Before summer is the ideal time


Get Green
Make What's Old New Again By Repurposing Items Around The House BY CHRISTI BLEVINS Every day can be Earth Day when you reuse household items. Here are some fun ideas to get you started. A Can-Do Attitude Some houseplants can easily be propagated to create more plants. Plant your new offshoots in repurposed tin cans for a sweet, earth-friendly look. Paint the cans or keep them rustic, depending on your style. Tee Time Americans generate an estimated seventeen million tons of t


Smile At Any Age
You're Never Too Old For Braces BY DAVID BUICE If you’re an adult with a less than perfect smile and considering the possibility of braces, you shouldn’t hesitate. Whatever your age, you’re never too old to have that perfect smile you’ve always wanted, and if you’re considering braces, you are by no means alone. Some orthodontists (dentists who specialize in straightening teeth) report that up to half the patients they’re seeing are adults. In deciding as an adult to get brac


Get Glowing
Procedures To Renew And Refresh Your Skin BY MIMI GREENWOOD KNIGHT Like the rest of your body, your skin is nothing short of amazing, renewing itself in a repetitive process throughout our lives. A baby’s skin is completely renewed every 14 days. By the time we’re teenagers, though, the same process takes more like 28 days. When we’re adults, it takes between 28 and 42 days, and by the time we’re 50, skin renewal has slowed considerably, taking up to 84 days to renew itself c


The Uncluttered Life
Have More With Less By Meredith Knight We’ve all heard the adage, “Less is more”. Clients of one local mother-daughter firm are living that philosophy first hand and now teaching it to others. The Uncluttered Life®, a local home organizing company, transforms their client’s lives from overwhelming to effortless by helping them get organized and stay that way. Clients often report feeling calmer, happier, more productive, and more energized—even sleeping better. Long before Ma


LIGHTEN up
TOP TRENDS IN INTERIOR LIGHTING BY CHERYL ALEXANDER If any feature in your home can make it look drab and outdated, it’s the lighting. However, changing out or adding new fixtures is an easy solution. Current trends offer ideas you can include in a soft home makeover that will make a big difference. MIXED METALS Mix metals (gold, silver, brass, chrome, etc.) on a single fixture or within a space to create a unique vibe. Pair similar metals — warm hues with other warm hues and


LAKE life
COOL OFF AND ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS BY ANNETTE BROOKS Where do Texans go to cool off when the weather heats up? We head to a lake. The Lone Star State has around 7,000 lakes of varying sizes, and many of us live in a community with its own lake or one nearby. When you’re ready for a change, pack up the car, gather the kids and the dog, and set off on a lake adventure. Don’t forget the sunscreen! CADDO LAKE – Tucked away in the Piney Woods ecoregion of eastern Texas along th