Maintaining Senior Independence
Submitted by Home Helpers According to the National Institute for Aging, with the United States’ ongoing demographic shift toward an increasingly older population, along with the fact that 89 percent of Americans over age 50 wish to remain in their homes for as long as possible, conversations about the benefits and costs associated with aging […]
Food Allergy, Prevalence, and Associated Disorders
Information from the National Institute of Health A food allergy is an adverse health effect arising from a specific immune response that occurs reproducibly on exposure to a given food. Food allergens are the parts of food or ingredients within food (usually proteins) that are recognized by immune cells. When an immune cell binds to […]
Medicare and Medicaid: Unlocking the Mystery
Submitted by Richard M. Roller of Pearson Bollman Law Medicare and Medicaid have long been a mystery to many consumers. In fact, they can baffle and confuse even some of the smartest citizens. You might have thought, “I don’t need to worry about this right now.” However, it is never too early to gain a […]
Pumpkins Minus Spice More Than Just a Flavoring
By Benjamin Goodin If you’ve ever watched your jack-o’-lanterns slowly deflate into a soupy mess on your front stoop, you’ve probably wondered what use they could be put to in the time between them being used as a one-night decoration and when most of them disappear into holiday pastries. Other than looking festive on hay […]
If I Start Crying Will I Be Able To Stop?
Submitted by Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home There are many misconceptions about the pain associated with significant emotional loss. Some relate to the relationship of others, for example: “It’s not fair to burden them with my pain,” or “You have to be strong for others” (mom, dad, kids, etc.). Some relate to how we think we should […]
3 Signs Your Loved One Is Needing More Care and Oversight!
Written by Marcie Droll-Durian Often times as the holidays approach us, we anticipate and are planning trips home to see our loved ones. Often, adult children or grandchildren are coming home to see their aging parents and grandparents, whom they haven’t seen for a long time, perhaps since a year ago at this time. Much […]
MVSC: Ask the Experts! Answers to Your Questions About Outpatient Joint Procedures and Replacements
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center Here’s a secret you may be surprised to learn — doctors and nurses want you to ask questions! At Mississippi Valley Surgery Center in Davenport, healthcare providers encourage patients to tell them what’s on their mind. That’s because they understand that a good surgical experience starts with exceptional communication. […]
Knowledge: The First Fight Against Cancer
By Alexander Germanis Enrico Fermi, nuclear physicist and one of the fathers of the atomic age, once said, “Ignorance is never better than knowledge.” Perhaps nowhere is this better represented than in the medical profession. It is knowledge that first serves doctors in their efforts to care for their patients. It has also been said […]
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 […]
Can Exercise Treat Depression?
By Karen Tucker Everybody knows that exercise is good for you. Regular exercise not only helps you look and feel better, but it can reduce your risk for developing health problems such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Improved physical health isn’t the only benefit of exercise. A large number of recent studies are showing […]