A Herniated Disc Can Be More Than a Pain in the Neck
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists Dr. Michael Dolphin leads the Spine Center of Orthopaedic Specialists. He oversees the treatment of both back and neck disorders, with a particular emphasis on degenerative conditions. As a railroad engineer, Bob Stammer of Albany, Ill., knows the importance of well-aligned tracks. While he can easily spot when railroad tracks are […]
Benefits of Friendships Appear to Last for Decades, Study Says
The benefits of friendships can last for decades, and I’ve got to tell you, some of the beneficial side effects are truly amazing. As it turns out, that neighborhood kid you used to chase around the park may actually have an impact on your health decades down the line. The latest research provides even more reason […]
What Is the Difference Between the Pricing of Hearing Aids? Why Is One More Expensive Than Another?
By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D. Hearing aids are available at a wide range of costs. There are a number of factors that go into determining the cost of the hearing aid. The biggest factors that influence cost are the technology that is inside of the hearing aid, the options the hearing aid offers, and the services […]
Keep an Eye on Your Eyes
The eyes are more than windows to the soul. With advances in eye health technology, they can also give a unique look into your health. “The eye is a real window into what’s happening in your body,” says NIH eye health expert Dr. Houmam Araj. It’s a convenient way for a doctor to get a […]
Let’s Talk Part 1 of a 2 part series.
By Karen McCoy, Marketing Consultant, Ridgecrest Village Older adults and their adult children rarely discuss key aging issues. Only one in three seniors report discussing health topics regularly with their kids and even fewer have discussed long-term care options with each other. Fewer than one in five have discussed life insurance or wills. We can’t […]
Get Ready for Road Races Using Run/Walk Strategy
If this is the year you wanted to run the Bix 7 or another upcoming road race, there’s plenty of time to prepare using the “run/walk” game plan. Whether you’re a beginner or have a considerable amount of running under your belt, this well-accepted running strategy has been used successfully by hundreds of thousands of […]
The Futility of Worry and How to Overcome It
By Phil Bachman, Pastor/Life Coach, Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community Recently, I was visiting a resident who made a striking statement. She said, “After all these years, I don’t worry anymore. It took me a long time, but I finally learned it just isn’t worth it!” Oh, that we all could learn that lesson sooner rather […]
Baby Bottles and Healthy Teeth
Submitted by Thomas Hall, D.M.D and Sara Rauen Dardis, D.D.S, Pediatric Smiles of Bloomington What new parent isn’t thrilled with their baby’s first smile? While marveling over this new development, you probably aren’t thinking about your baby’s dental health, but you should be! A lifetime of healthy smiles begins at birth. Teeth actually begin forming […]
Awake Spine Surgery: A Promising Option for Relieving Back Pain
By Becky Wiese Back surgery has a bad stigma for a good reason. It is often the last resort for patients who have chronic back pain and have tried a variety of non-surgical options in hopes of getting relief. Traditional “open” back surgery, used since the 1960s, involves gaining access to the spine to fix […]
Be Proactive About Your Health
Submitted by Elizabeth Madlem, APN, The Bone Health Clinic at Millennium Pain Center It’s important to be proactive about your own health. This includes being informed by getting health information from reliable sources and asking your healthcare provider thoughtful questions that relate to your specific situation. The best way to stay healthy is to prevent […]