Cancer Knows No Race
By Lisa Lowry MSN, RN, OCN, CMS Cancer has likely affected everyone at some point in their life, whether it is through a personal battle, a family member, friend, or coworker. Though it can be difficult at times to pinpoint an exact cause for cancer, one thing we have learned is that race and ethnicity […]
More Than One Way to Fight Addiction Opioid Legislation in Congress Part 4
By Alexander Germanis There’s more than one way to skin a cat,” is an adage in the English-speaking world that dates back to the mid-1800s. Whether you’re a cat person or not, the meaning is the same: there is usually more than a single way to accomplish something. The American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians […]
Back-To-School Skin Care
Submitted by Doug Leone, MD, and Adrienne Schupbach, MD, Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Institute As summer draws to a close, many people will reminisce about weeks spent relaxing by the pool, sunny days at the ball field, a recent beach vacation, or maybe just days spent in the yard or garden. While summer days may […]
5 Foods That are Bad for Your Bones
Submitted by Elizabeth Madlem, APN, The Bone Health Clinic at Millennium Pain Center Most people know that calcium and vitamin D are the most important nutrients for building strong bones and preventing osteoporosis. Calcium is also needed for the heart, muscles, and nerves to work properly and for blood to clot normally. We take in […]
The Highlight of Back-to-School Shopping
By Melissa Lockwood, DPM, Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates I love back-to-school shopping. When I was a kid, I couldn’t wait to get the list and check off every item. It was the one time of the year that I got a brand-new pack of crayons — and oh how I treasured them! The highlight […]
Flossing on the Go
By Colton Sylvester, Sylvester Family Dental Have you ever heard the old saying, “brush and floss or be prepared for loss?” Flossing is just as important for your dental health as brushing because brushing only cleans the surface of the teeth, and only flossing can clean the leftover food debris and bacteria that are in […]
Unresponsive Newborn Thrives Due to On-Site Neonatal Care
By OSF HealthCare Christmas 2017 will be one the Ferguson family of Clinton, Illinois, will always remember. Amanda, 32, was expecting her second child, due on New Year’s Eve. A sonogram performed a couple days before Christmas, however, showed the baby was measuring big, so Amanda’s doctor induced her a week early. She went to […]
Don’t Let Glaucoma Steal Your Sight!
Submitted by Eye Surgical Associates Glaucoma is a group of diseases that damage the eye’s optic nerve and can result in vision loss and even blindness. About 3 million Americans have glaucoma, and it is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. There are often no early symptoms, which is why 50 percent of people […]
Time-Saving Technology in Dental Implants Part 2
By Alexander Germanis Time is a precious commodity; time in the middle of the day is usually even more so. Couple that expenditure of one’s precious time with the discomfiture of sitting in a dentist’s chair with one’s mouth agape, and the urge to be doing something else with one’s time becomes far greater. Oral […]
Music Gets You Moving and More
Music has been around since ancient times. It is part of every known culture. It can get your foot tapping, lift your mood, and even help you recall a distant memory. Did you know that music can bring other health benefits? Scientists are exploring the different ways music stimulates healthier bodies and minds. “When you […]