A Thanksgiving Feast for Your Dog
Submitted by Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store Thanksgiving is a holiday most famous for the abundance of food and the traditional dishes made especially for the annual feast. So, it is no wonder that you will be greeted with sad and wanting eyes from your dog when you sit for your […]
Actinic Keratosis Pre-Cancerous Skin Lesions
Submitted by Doug Leone, MD and Adrienne Schupbach, MD, Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Institute Actinic keratosis is a rough, dry, raised, scaly patch of skin that is usually found on the face, scalp, back of the hands, chest, or other areas of the body that have been exposed to the sun for a long period of […]
Great Gifts for Nursing Home Residents
Submitted by Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community If you have loved ones in a skilled care facility, you know it isn’t easy to think of gifts they will truly enjoy that won’t take up too much space and are easy for them to manage. Here are a few ideas for the upcoming holidays. Lap robe Seniors […]
Improve Your Mental Sharpness
Submitted by Villas of Holly Brook Staying active physically is important as you age. But exercising the brain can also have some important health and disease prevention benefits. In fact, a 2014 study conducted by the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center found that participants who reported playing memory games at least every other day performed […]
Writing Your Story in Rehab: Chapter 4: Evolution of Physical Therapy
By Alexander Germanis Storytelling has a very long history. It could be said it has evolved over thousands of years — from cave paintings and oral traditions to mass-market printing and digital publishing. Medical science has evolved right along with storytelling. Like storytelling, it has grown from a limited understanding shared within small circles to […]
Era of Dental Reconstruction Changing the Face of Dentistry Part 3
By Alexander Germanis Following any great disaster, whether it is a tornado, a fire, or an all-out war, there comes a time of restoration. In fact, immediately following the devastation of the American Civil War came a period actually known as the Reconstruction Era. We have an inner need for things to be whole or […]
Caregiving for the Cancer Patient
Submitted by the Community Cancer Center The role of the “cancer patient caregiver” is extensive and includes spouses, family members, friends, and professional healthcare workers who care for the patient on a daily basis. Many caregivers experience stressful times, as they seek to minister to the physical, emotional, and even spiritual needs of their loved […]
Exercise: An Individualized Prescription
By Leah Wagner, MS, Wellness Director at Westminster Village An individualized exercise prescription is an exercise program that is tailored to your specific goals, needs, and abilities. Not every exercise program is a one-size-fits-all. Compare an exercise regimen to your medications. The same blood pressure medication does not work for everyone and neither does the […]
Diabetes: A Serious Condition for Feet
By Melissa Lockwood, DPM, Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates November is National Diabetes Month — a time to look at this common disease caused by elevated glucose (sugar) levels in the blood stream. When we say “common,” we certainly mean it! The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports one out of every ten […]
Losing Just One Tooth Causes Many Problems
By Jeffrey Jones, DDS While it may seem that losing just one tooth won’t have any serious affect on the rest of your mouth, the truth is that it starts a very negative chain reaction. The loss of a single tooth can compromise your eating habits, your speech, and your appearance. When a tooth in […]