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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Does Your Dog Like Having a Bath?
By Amy Kennard I own a shelter dog. He’s the sweetest pooch you can ever imagine; in fact, the shelter named him “Domino” because they said he was as “sweet as sugar.” However, he has some fears that I assume are from his past life. The list of things he is afraid of includes children, […]
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 […]