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 […]
Five Simple Steps to Keep Pets Healthy Over the Holidays
When making holiday plans, consider your pets’ health needs. Here, five veterinary experts weigh in on steps to keep pets happy and healthy amid the hubbub. Resist Those Pleading Eyes According to veterinary nutritionist, Dr. Dottie LaFlamme, high-calorie tidbits contribute to caloric overload and bad habits, while lacking necessary nutrient balance. “Just one teaspoon of […]
New Opportunities for Wartime Veterans
Submitted by Richard R. Roller of Pearson Bollman Law The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released new eligibility rules for the VA pension program (often referred to as “Aid and Attendance”), effective October 18, 2018. The VA pension is a tax-free monthly cash benefit for eligible wartime veterans and surviving spouses. What is Aid & […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sunscreen: One Summer Staple to Keep in the Winter
By Amy Kennard We all do it. As soon as that first chill hits the air, we pack away our shorts, tank tops, and swimsuits in favor of jeans, sweaters, and winter coats. There’s one thing you’re packing away that you shouldn’t — your sunscreen. That’s right. Just because the temperatures change doesn’t mean you’re […]
Aftermath of the Fight Oral Cancer, Part 5
By Alexander Germanis The movie Rocky was a tale of a man giving it his all. Although he had lost the fight, he had gone the distance, then the movie ended at the conclusion of the boxing match. But, it was in the sequel that we were made witnesses to the aftermath of that fight. […]
Managing Holiday Stress Why Sleep Is Key
By Todd Gray, DDS, Koala Center for Sleep Disorders While the holidays can be filled with happy memories and adventures, they can also create stress and anxiety. Often, families are traveling long distances, packed into tight and unfamiliar quarters, and short on personal time. These stresses are compounded by the desire many have to make […]