What Is Sclerotherapy and How Effective Is It?
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Wright, and Ward, The Vein Specialists, LLC Since at least the 19th century, sclerotherapy has been used to treat chronic venous insufficiency. Particularly effective against spider veins, it’s a proven course of treatment that offers immediate relief and positive, long-term results. Sclerotherapy is an ideal solution for most patients […]
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 […]
5 Big Problems to Solve Before You Retire
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group It seems, sometimes, as though financial professionals come in only two flavors. There are those who promise everything is going to be fine; you don’t have to fret about retirement, they say, because they’ll help you make more than enough money to get you through. Then there are the […]
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 […]
Advanced MRI High Quality Doesn’t Have to Be High Cost
By Becky Wiese You get what you pay for” and “more bang for your buck” are common clichés associated with money, value, and quality. Usually “you get what you pay for” implies something on the cheaper end of the scale — you paid less money, you should expect less quality. “More bang for your buck,” […]
Psychotherapeutic Intervention Shows Promise for Treating Depression in Preschool-Aged Children
Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have shown that a therapy-based treatment for disruptive behavioral disorders can be adapted and used as an effective treatment option for early childhood depression. Children as young as three years old can be diagnosed with clinical depression, and although preschool-aged children are sometimes prescribed anti-depressants, a psychotherapeutic […]
Be Our Guest Lutheran Hillside Village brings comfort, care, and companionship to short stay rehabilitation.
Suppose you’ve been in the hospital for a week, and your doctor comes by to tell you you’re being discharged. “Yippee!” you think. At last, you are headed home! You nearly leap out of bed to start gathering your things. But, then the good doctor reminds you: you still have work to do. It’s going […]
Peoria Christian School Creating Healthy Families, One Student at a Time
By Alexander Germanis While reflecting on our academic days, it is not uncommon to find ourselves musing over what subjects we studied, what lessons we learned that we still put into use today and, of course, which teacher taught us the most. That last part can often be a complicated question to answer. Not only […]
Lewy Body Dementia Part 1
Submitted By Reflections Memory Care Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is a complex and challenging brain disorder. It is complex because it affects many parts of the brain in ways that scientists are trying to understand more fully. It is challenging because its many possible symptoms make it hard to do everyday tasks that once came […]
Walking in Remembrance
By Veronica Meier My grandmother’s name was Dorothy Jane Verkler. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2003, and she lost her battle with this terrible disease on September 21, 2012. She was 88 years old when she passed. Growing up with a single parent meant that my grandmother played a very active role in my […]