Summer Road Trips: Why Staying Safe May Come Down to Sleep
By Todd Gray, DDS, D.ASBA, Koala Center for Sleep Disorders As the end of summer approaches, many Americans will be packing up their cars for one last family vacation before school begins again and cooler temperatures return. While there are many elements that go into planning a successful road trip, one of the most important […]
Teeth Aren’t Tools
Submitted by Thomas Hall, DMD and Sara Rauen Dardis, DDS, Pediatric Smiles of Bloomington Teeth are meant to chew food — and nothing else. They should never be used to rip open packages, cut thread, open nail polish bottles, crack nutshells, open sports bottles, pull out a watch stem, or break plastic sales tags. While […]
Top Picks for Stylish and Comfortable Shoes!
By Mary Svensson, Sole Savers Shoe Store Feet are the foundation of the body. If your feet hurt, you hurt all over. Did you know that 75 percent of all foot problems are caused by wearing improper shoes? Shoes that do not provide the proper arch and heel support can put your body out of […]
Writing Your Story in Rehab — Chapter 1: The Road to Recovery
By Alexander Germanis In the 1980s, a stylized type of book became really popular among young readers. Choose Your Own Adventure, Find Your Fate, and Which Way? books allowed the reader to decide which path to take through the storyline, essentially tailoring their own plot as they went along. So, several people could pick up […]
When to Take the Leap
Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery As we age, our thoughts, feelings, and opinions start to change. Things that we never considered in our twenties may now be in the forefront of our mind. If you have recently been considering plastic surgery, but aren’t sure if it’s the right thing for you, read on for […]
Pregnancy and Your Feet What All Expectant Moms Need to Know!
By Melissa J. Lockwood, DPM, Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates There are thousands of pregnancy books out there and quite a few touch on the foot problems a woman may experience while expecting. Below are a few common issues that pregnant women deal with and how to combat them well before your new bundle of […]
Alzheimer’s Disease
Submitted by Reflections Memory Care How many Americans over age 65 may have Alzheimer’s disease? a. as many as 5 million b. as many as 50 million c. as many as 100 million The most well-established risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease is a. increasing age b. depression c. poor […]
The Importance of Training
By Leah Wagner, Wellness Director at Westminster Village Muscle-strengthening exercises are just as important for older adults as they are for all other ages. Without them, you may have difficulty performing your activities of daily living. Strength is defined as the quality or state of being physically strong. How do you know if you are […]
Weight Management Myth or Fact You Have to Eat Breakfast
By Michelle May, M.D. In our information-driven society, we receive a constant stream of news reports, research, and expert advice telling us what to do. Don’t get me wrong. Smart choices based on a solid foundation are important. But to make long term lifestyle changes, it’s essential that you think about how information applies to […]
How Not to Get Hit by a Car
By Michael Bluejay Real bicycle safety is about more than wearing a helmet and following the “rules of the road.” A helmet will do absolutely nothing to prevent you from getting hit by a car, although it may certainly help save your life if you do get hit. Following the law is not enough to […]