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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bone up on the Most Important Gift
Submitted by Elizabeth Madlem, APN, The Bone Health Clinic at Millennium Pain Center The holidays are a great opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends, celebrate life, to be grateful, and reflect on what’s important. While the focus often tends to be on giving gifts, is there any gift more valuable than the gift […]
New Dental Implant Allows Eating an Apple Before Leaving the Office!
By Jeffrey Jones, DDS People want things done right now! I know I do. Can you blame us? It doesn’t matter if it’s checking out at the grocery store or going to a doctor. Everyone wants speed and convenience. The dentist and dental implants are no different, and now a new game-changing generation of dental […]
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 […]
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. […]
typeone nation
By Bob Vail, JDRF Illinois Type1 Diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease that strikes both children and adults suddenly, and has nothing to do with diet or lifestyle. With T1D, the pancreas stops producing insulin — a hormone the body needs to get energy from food. This means a process that the body does naturally […]
Time to Take Time: Spiritual Self-Care During the Holiday Season
By Rev. Bonnie Crosier, OM, Chaplain at the Community Cancer Center This is the time of year when stress, anxiety, and emotions often kick into high gear, despite the best intentions. This holiday time of love and giving can get lost in the business of shopping, events, and connection with loved ones. It’s even more […]