Holiday Overeating and Dietitian Tips for Quick Recovery
By Lindsay Wiese, RD,LD, Utica Ridge Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian If you haven’t yet conquered the goal of eating less and “everything in moderation” over the holiday, you’re not alone. Don’t give up yet! Rather than settling for feeling sluggish and uncomfortable after a holiday meal, make a new goal to beat post-meal sleepiness and discomfort […]
Mindfulness Matters: Can Living in the Moment Improve Your Health?
At some point in your life, someone probably told you, “Enjoy every moment. Life is short.” Maybe you’ve smiled and rolled your eyes at this well-intentioned relative or co-worker. But the fact is, there’s something to it. Trying to enjoy each moment may actually be good for your health. The idea is called mindfulness. This […]
MOVING BEYOND OPIOIDS
Most people experience some kind of pain during their lives. Pain serves an important purpose: it warns the body when it’s in danger. Think of when your hand touches a hot stove. Ongoing pain causes distress and affects quality of life. Pain is the number-one reason people see a doctor. A class of drugs called […]
In This Together
Submitted by Home Helpers There are moments of realization in everyone’s life. Times when you know things have changed forever and there’s no going back to “business as usual.” For some of us, it’s the recognition that dad or mom isn’t as self-sufficient as he or she once was. This towering figure of protection in your life […]
Diabetes Distress
By M. Kathleen Figaro, MD, MS, FACE Many people with diabetes report feeling overwhelmed by diabetes and not wanting to deal with it. This is actually very common — so common that it has a name: diabetes distress. About 50 percent of people with diabetes have distress symptoms at one point in their diagnosis or […]
Things to Ask About at Your Annual Physical
It’s something far too many of us put off – finding a primary care doctor and getting annual check-ups. But finding a doctor and scheduling an appointment is only part of the battle. You need to know what questions to ask and what tests are important for you. The most important thing to do is […]
Genesis Imaging Center Improving MRI Options for Quad Cities Patients
The Genesis Imaging Centers installed a new, MAGNETOM® Aera MRI Unit by Siemens at its Bettendorf location. This new machine offers a more comfortable imaging experience, along with the latest technology. Faster exam times. More imaging options. A wider, more comfortable experience for the patient. The latest technology. The list of benefits goes on, but […]
It’s Time
Written by Jan Rittmer, Happy Resident at Ridgecrest Village Four years ago, being in our mid-seventies, able bodied, active, and able to make our own decisions, my husband, Roger, and I moved from our long-time home into senior living. We left some things behind reluctantly, but we gladly abandoned the large metaphorical elephant that for […]
The New Battle Against Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Part 1
By Alexander Germanis There’s an old saying: “Cut off the head to cure the headache.” In other words, sometimes the method employed to solve a problem is far worse than the problem itself. One would think in medicine there would definitely be more logical methods applied than simply permanently removing whatever ails you, regardless of […]
‘Tis NOT the Season to Bring Home a New Pet
Submitted by Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store People often give pets as gifts for the holidays. Whether it is a kitten, a puppy, or a parrot, gifting an animal is often viewed as the perfect “wow” gift for kids. However, it is not something that you should do without very careful […]