“Too often moms put themselves and their own health last on the to-do list,” says Dr. Renu. “As we celebrate Mother’s Day this May, my daughter and I are also very much aware that May is National Stroke Awareness month and that each year more women have strokes than men. In both men and women, risk factors for stroke include family history, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, being overweight, and inactivity. Risks that are unique to women include taking birth control pills, pregnancy, waist circumference, high triglyceride levels, and being a migraine sufferer. You can lower your risk of stroke by partnering with your doctor to take control of your overall health.”

You can be confident that nobody beats Mr. A/C and the team at All Out. Bryan says, “Right now we have some amazing limited time offers on qualifying systems, including a Centerpoint instant rebate of up to $1450 and instant manufacturers rebates of up to $1200. We always offer quotes at no charge and we have 100% financing and options that include no payment for first whole year with approved credit. Don’t wait until summer to get a new energy-efficient A/C system...these deals won’t last!”

“Our mom is awesome in my eyes,” says Beau. “Without her our company wouldn’t be the success it is today. If I had to do what she does and coordinate so many calls and all our schedules, I’d rip my hair out. I don’t know how she does it...and she’s always cheerful. She’s a real inspiration and she makes everyone else smile, too. She’s a fantastic, caring mom.”

Identify the signs of a communication disorder early...because therapy makes a difference! Jason adds, “A child who ‘sounds’ fine but has the vocabulary and comprehension of a much younger child also needs speech therapy to improve communication. We don’t just deal with oral communication and articulation issues...we also work on comprehension, processing, planning, inferring, as well as all of the rest of the executive functions of the brain.”

How can you recognize the signs of stroke in someone else? Try the FAST test. F=FACE-Does the face droop when the person smiles? A = ARMS When both arms are raised, does one arm drift downward? S = SPEECH When the person repeats a sentence, does the speech sound slurred or strange? T = TIME If you observe any of these signs act fast and call 911!

After years of developing and testing, Trane has introduced the variable speed XV20i air conditioner with TruComfort ™ Technology. So what’s so innovative about the TRANE TruComfort ™ line of systems? Brian says, “TruComfort ™ systems deliver precise comfort by running at the exact speed necessary to keep your home comfortable. By lowering output capacity and operating speed to only what is needed, the system runs quieter and consumes less energy. Quietest A/C on the market, most efficient...and great at removing humidity!

“The design of our bath evolved naturally as we talked with Mark about what we wanted. I knew I wanted granite countertops, so we designed everything around that. We expanded the shower and turned the tub. All the workers were very professional and polite. They made me feel a part of the team. I wanted two sizes of tile in the shower. When we had trouble getting the smaller size I wanted, I asked the tile guys if they could cut the larger tile into fourths...and they did! I was really pleased with the way it turned out when I put my own stamp on things!”

It’s no surprise to learn Dr. Baltazar has won “Patient’s Choice” and “Most Supportive Physician,” and he’s beloved by all the patients he’s helped. He says, “My professional passion is your veins. Providing excellent care to each and every patient is my personal pleasure!

Do you feel self-conscious about your stubborn belly fat, your saddlebags, or that little pooch under your chin or on the back of your arms? Consider a contouring truSculpt treatment. Dr. Desai says, “My clients have been asking for an effective, non-invasive way to lose inches, especially that stubborn fat that just won’t go away with diet and exercise. So I took the time to do the research, examine the clinical trials, and thoroughly evaluate all options. When I decided on truSculpt™, I knew for myself that it was the most gentle, yet effective, technology for non-surgical fat reduction and body sculpting/contouring. Research suggests results are seen between four and twelve weeks, but some of my clients are seeing results as early as 2.5 weeks...and every week brings more success!”

In addition to the standard dental fare, Dr. Cook has the training to perform every treatment...veneers, root canals, orthodontics (braces and Invisalign), implants and restorations, extreme makeover dentures, TMJ treatment, wisdom teeth extraction and more. She’s a Fellow of the International Congress of Implantologists (FICOI) and a Fellow of the Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies (LVIF). This past summer she earned the elite Master of the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD) award, earned by less than two percent of all general dentists.