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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sit, Stay, Run, and Jump!
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center Leaping over bars and sprinting through tunnels, Border Collie Tula navigates a challenging obstacle course with ease. Keeping pace with the agile canine is 64-year-old Dawn Dawson-Ecker. The dynamic duo has set their sights on qualifying for the American Kennel Club National Agility Championship in March of next year. […]
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 […]
Traffic Jam of the Immune System Treating Lymphedema Part 1
By Alexander Germanis Transportation and logistics make up a major part of most nations’ infrastructures. Whether during times of war or peace, the ability to transport goods and people is paramount to saving or maintaining a civilization. What happens when part of that system breaks down or simply gets a little clogged? Anyone who has […]
Breast Reduction for Men
Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery Enlarged breasts in males, also known as gynecomastia, often causes social and emotional distress. Men with the condition are usually highly embarrassed by their physical appearance and develop coping strategies to protect their self-esteem. They may avoid any situation that would bare their chest, such as swimming and exercise, […]
Healthful Holiday Indulgences
By Jackie Pope-Ganser, Programming Director, Welbrook at Bloomington Senior Living With the holiday season and cooler weather upon us, our natural instincts of baking begin to take over. It is the time of the year where we pull out our best decadent, signature baked-goods recipes — many that have been passed down through generations — […]
How Will You Decide?
Submitted by Luther Oaks Retirement Community Luther Oaks and Healthy Cells Magazine are proud to bring you the second article in a series from noted author, speaker, and consultant, Randalynn Kaye. These articles are designed to help adult children and their senior parents navigate the emotionally charged process of making a lifestyle change as they […]