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 […]
Senior Safety Behind the Wheel
Submitted by Meadows at Mercy Creek You may have asked yourself, “How long will I be able to safely drive a vehicle?” Getting older doesn’t make you a bad driver. But there are changes that may affect your driving skills over time. Your health Some health problems can make it more difficult for people of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Almighty Avocado
Submitted by Elizabeth Madlem, APN, The Bone Health Clinic at Millennium Pain Center Food trends come and go. One such trend that has seemingly enjoyed more staying power than others is avocado toast, a popular dish that might trace some of that admiration to how easy it is to prepare. The popularity of avocado toast […]
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 […]