Pest-Free Pets: Preventive Tips for Pet Owners
Rising temperatures are a double-edged sword for pet lovers. Warmer days create the perfect setting for a run through the park or a game of fetch. But these warm days also provide an ideal environment for pests that can have a serious impact on your pet’s health. Tiny but mighty, both fleas and ticks are […]
Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion Relieves Back Pain With Less Downtime
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists To those who know Jason Strang, he always seems upbeat and optimistic. Friendly and full of energy, his passion for his profession as a physical therapist coupled with love of family and friends makes him a role model to many. However, what many close to Jason never realized is that he […]
Pearson Bollman Law Common Estate Planning Mistakes
Richard Roller is a Quad Cities attorney licensed to practice in Iowa and Illinois. He helps traditional and non-traditional families address life issues, preserve assets, deal with death, and resolve conflicts, all the while building and preserving a lasting legacy. His plans are comprehensive and highly personalized to each client’s unique circumstances. Richard has prepared […]
Ask the Audiologist
By Heather Sandy, MA, CCC-A Q: I saw a really good deal online for a hearing aid. What do I need to know before I purchase it? A: There are many things to consider before purchasing a hearing aid from any source. Do you need hearing aids? Have you had your hearing tested by a […]
What Does It Mean to Be Mentally Healthy?
By Mark Goddard Enough books and articles have been written on mental illness to fill an entire library. Most therapists, counselors, and psychiatrists spend their whole career trying to heal and repair the mentally ill. Yet, surprisingly little attention is paid to those who enjoy exceptional mental health. Even the most optimistic of professionals seem […]
You Don’t Need a Financial Planner to Retire
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group It may sound odd for a financial planner to say that you don’t need a financial planner in order to retire, but it’s true. You could set up your own retirement plan! You might even do okay. You could use a stockbroker, an insurance agent, or even do it […]
Foods for Fabulous Skin
Submitted by Doug Leone, MD, and Adrienne Schupbach, MD, Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Institute You’ve heard the old adage “you are what you eat” in regards to how foods you consume are directly related to how you feel. But, did you know that the same connection exists between food and the appearance of the skin? […]
Red Flag Ingredients in Pet Food
Submitted by Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store What you feed your dog or cat is extremely important to their overall health. There are hundreds of brands available and trying to determine which ones are truly healthy — and not just marketing hype — can be mind boggling. Read your labels and […]
D.O. or M.D. What’s the Difference?
Submitted by Central Illinois Orthopedic Surgery The medical designation M.D. is well known to most people, but have you ever seen D.O. after a physician’s name and wondered what it meant? M.D. stands for Doctor of Medicine and D.O. stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both M.D.s and D.O.s are physicians, equally qualified to treat […]
Loads of Fun With Laundry
By Karen Tucker What is your most hated household chore? Cleaning the bathroom? Washing dishes? Picking up dog poop? While it may be hard to pick just one, doing the laundry is at the top of most people’s list. Throwing clothes into the washer and dryer is easy. It’s the folding, putting away, hauling up […]