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 […]
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 […]
Lives Intertwined Pets, People, and “One Health”
By Hannah Beers One Health” is a term used to convey the interdependence of human, animal, and environmental health. In their recent book, Beyond One Health: From Recognition to Results, coeditors Drs. Jack Herrmann and Yvette Johnson-Walker, faculty members at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, devote an entire chapter to the ways […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Added Sugars
To build a healthy eating style and stay within your calorie needs, choose foods and beverages with fewer added sugars. Added sugars are sugars and syrups that are added to foods or beverages when they are processed or prepared. This does not include natural sugars found in milk and fruits. Most of us eat and […]
Ronald McDonald House Is Coming to Peoria!
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois (RMHCCI) is coming to Peoria and is excited to announce its plans to build a $7 million, 22-bedroom Ronald McDonald House (RMH) in the heart of the Peoria medical district! The new RMH will be located on the corner of Spalding Avenue and NE Monroe Street. Based on […]