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Dental Mini-Implants The Very Best

By Jeffrey Jones, DDS Since 1990, when I first began to surgically place dental implants, I have seen improvement after improvement in the techniques and technology of dental implants. 28 years of evolution in dental implants can be a lot of information, both complex and confusing. So today, let’s focus on a simple question. What […]

Chapter 3: Research and Technology

By Alexander Germanis Most good writing begins with extensive research. In fact, two fiction writers in particular, the late Tom Clancy and the late Michael Crichton, garnered a lot of praise, not only for their compelling and memorable stories, but also for the extensive research they conducted and their handling of highly technical information. When […]

The Four Flavors of Dizzy

Submitted by Poonam McAllister, Central Illinois Institute of Balance A symptom is a departure from normal function or feeling which is noticed by a patient, indicating the presence of disease or abnormality. A symptom is subjective, observed by the patient, and cannot be measured directly. Feeling dizzy is only a symptom and, in itself, does […]

The Importance of Safety in Senior Living

By Alen Lolling, Maintenance Director, Welbrook at Bloomington Safety can be a key factor when choosing a senior living community. Providing a safe and secure environment for residents and their guests involves many aspects. From severe weather-related concerns to the risk of slips, trips, and falls, safety should always be an important part of the […]

More Than Just Plugging a Hole Opioid Legislation in Congress Part 5

By Alexander Germanis Dating back to the mid-1800s is a tale about a little Dutch boy who saves his country by plugging a hole in the dike with his finger, thus preventing the North Sea from flooding all of Holland. While his initial action is lauded as heroic, it is, nevertheless, not enough to solve […]

Setting Your Family Up for Success

By Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCHt, EMDR Trained, The Mental Wellness Center, Inc. In last month’s issue of Healthy Cells Magazine, I wrote an article on how to empower your children as they return to school. School is in full swing and this month, I would like to offer a few ideas and suggestions to […]

A Comfortable Alternative for Severe Sleep Apnea

By J. Todd Gray, DDS, D. ASBA, Koala Center for Sleep Disorders The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) reports that more than 18 million adults have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition that causes interrupted breathing during sleep and that may lead to other health problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and depression, among […]

Cancer Support Groups

Submitted by the Community Cancer Center Cancer support groups are meetings for people with cancer and those touched by the disease. They can have many benefits. Even though a lot of people receive support from friends and family, the number-one reason they join a support group is to be with others with similar cancer experiences. […]

Ten Bone-Chilling Facts About Osteoporosis

Submitted by Elizabeth Madlem, APN, The Bone Health Clinic at Millennium Pain Center No bones about it, osteoporosis — bone loss — is a serious disease, though fortunately, testing and treatments are available so you can protect yourself and those you care about. The facts and stats To help you handle the condition, there are […]

Helping Kids Understand Alzheimer’s Disease

Submitted by Reflections Memory Care When a family member has Alzheimer’s disease, it affects everyone in the family, including children and grandchildren. It’s important to talk to them about what is happening. How much, and what kind of, information you share depends on the child’s age, and relationship to the person with Alzheimer’s. Helping kids […]