An Amazing Awakening
By Julie Payne, Eye Surgical Associates Last night, I woke up in the middle of the night and fumbled for my glasses so I could see. Then I realized that I did not need my glasses. What an amazing awakening! I recently had laser refractive cataract surgery on both of my eyes, and I am […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Most Americans Are Unaware of Key Cancer Risk Factors
Submitted by the Community Cancer Center The majority of Americans are unaware of several major risk factors for cancer — most notably obesity, which will soon overtake smoking as the largest preventable cause of cancer in the United States. This is one of the many findings from the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO) National […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
FAQ About Mini-Dental Implants
By Jeffrey Jones, DDS Dental implants are one of the most significant developments in dentistry in the past 25 years. They provide long-term replacements for individuals suffering from broken, missing, or damaged teeth — restoring not only their teeth, but also their smile and self-confidence. There are many kinds of implants available. Mini-implants are one […]
The Vein Specialists: Treating Medical Problems and Providing Cosmetic Benefits
By Becky Wiese Mention “varicose veins” to anyone over a certain age and the response you get will often have a tone of resignation, as if the condition is inevitable or untreatable — or at least, not easily treated. A lot of people think that the unsightly bulges and discoloration are cosmetic issues, even though […]