Pain Management How Much Is Too Much?
By Becky Wiese A longstanding tradition, even priority, for physicians in the United States mandates they return patients to an acceptable level of comfort after a physical trauma. Regardless of whether the pain results from an injury due to accident, physical malfunction, or surgical procedure, once the critical functions are intact and first aid are […]
3 Serious Medical Conditions Associated With Hearing Loss
Submitted by Central Illinois Hearing and Balance Center Think you might have hearing loss? It turns out procrastinating about that hearing test appointment may put more than just your hearing at risk. Primary care doctors now know hearing loss may be a symptom of another, more serious medical condition. Over the past decade, studies have […]
Healthy Bones = Healthy Life
Submitted by Elizabeth Madlem, APN, The Bone Health Clinic at Millennium Pain Center You’ve probably heard of osteoporosis, but you may think that it’s a disease you don’t need to be concerned about. After all, you feel fine, it only affects the elderly, it’s not that common, and it’s not that serious — right? Wrong! […]
What Is Life Enrichment in Senior Living?
By Jackie Pope-Ganser, Life Enrichment Director, Welbrook at Bloomington As a person ages, it is important to know that no matter where you hang your hat, you are always part of something greater. We all live our lives hoping to be an inspiration to others, wanting to make a difference in the world around us, […]
Bouncing the Belly Back After Baby
Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery Exercise and diet are critical components of a healthy pregnancy for the mother and baby. Many women, after giving birth and adjusting to the sweet little addition to the family, restart their exercise routines with a determination to get their pre-pregnancy shape back. With each subsequent pregnancy, it can […]
Putting in the Overtime MCOvertime Injury Clinic
By Alexander Germanis Most of us live our lives according to schedules. We go to work at specified times, wake according to the time we set on the alarm clock, and even catch the latest movie or sporting event based on a predetermined time. Unfortunately, most negative experiences in our lives don’t follow a schedule. […]
New and Novel Non-Surgical Treatments for Spinal Stenosis
By Becky Weise Lumbar spinal stenosis is a common, but painful, malady often associated with aging. The lumbar, or lower back, is made up of the five largest and strongest vertebrae between the diaphragm (just below the ribs) and the pelvis — the backside of the abdomen. Stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal column […]
Raw Pet Food 101
Submitted by Nillas’s Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store Eating real, whole, minimally processed foods is important for optimal health and wellbeing. People who realize this and make healthy eating choices themselves quickly realize that this same logic applies to their cats and dogs. Cats and dogs are biologically designed to eat what […]
Assisted Living Communities Benefit Residents Following Loss of Loved Ones
By Darla Price Heath, Philanthropy and Volunteer Engagement Director, Meadows Communities and Jeff Heath, Community Outreach Director, East Lawn Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home The days after experiencing the loss of a loved one are filled with a flurry of activity and decisions. Family and friends need to be notified, and there are decisions regarding […]
Happy Tears
Submitted by Eye Surgical Associates Tears are nature’s lotion for the eyes. Not only do tears soothe, but eyes see better for being washed by them. Not having enough tears is a common condition that affects many people. An estimated 4.88 million Americans age 50 and older have dry eyes. Of these, over 65 percent […]