Aging WellBy Allison BredemeyerPhotography by Beth DukesI remember the first time I noticed that my grandmother’s skin was different than mine. I pulled up the top of her hand and asked, “Why do you have elbow skin on your hand?” At 43 years old, I am horrified that I asked her that question, and I now have my own “elbow skin” hands.Abilene Scene met with … [Read more...]
All Heart
Doyle Reeves makes the most of life after two successful heart transplants By Loretta FultonSpending a hot summer in a skilled nursing facility as the result of a broken hip would be enough to make most people at least ask, “Why me?”But Doyle Reeves is far from most people. If he had started asking “Why me?” way back when his troubles started, that’s all he would … [Read more...]
The Cutting Edge of Surgery
Local hospitals find benefits of robotic assistance in surgeryBy Wendy KilmerMany Abilene area surgical patients are experiencing less invasive, less painful and more precise surgeries, often with shorter hospital stays and quicker recoveries as Abilene’s two major hospital systems have incorporated robots into their arsenal of surgical tools. ,In robotic surgery, or … [Read more...]
Health Topics: Skincare
By Bailey LeRoux Endless numbers of treatments, products and tools on the market claim to be the multistep problem solver for all your skincare woes. How to cut through the noise and find answers? We turned to local Abilene experts for tips.No Purchase Necessary While you can spend plenty of money on numerous products and treatments, you can also care for your skin with … [Read more...]
Girls’ Night Out at the Barre
Not the bar mind you. We took the healthier approach and tried a Pure Barre style fitness class at the new Huffington Pilates Studio on Hospital Drive.As a dancer it’s an interesting experience to try this style of fitness. At ballet class the point is to focus almost exclusively on the details of perfect technical execution. In the barre class you are just here to have fun … [Read more...]