Egg Substitutes That You Can Bake With
One of the major differences between becoming a vegan or vegetarian or looking at a paleo versus vegan diet is whether or not you consume eggs. If you’re one of these folks, you already know that some adjustments are easier to make than others. Saying “no” to mass-produced mystery meats? Easy. Waving goodbye to your favorite creamy cheese? Not so […]
Are Your Elderly Loved Ones Being Checked on if You Are Not Close by?
Submitted by LivWell Seniors, LLC I have pondered over my father-in-law who is 91 and lives 90 minutes away from most of his children. He has home health come in one time a week to set up meds and check a wound from a surgery. Overall, he is very independent. He goes to the Senior […]
What are the Causes of Gout? Part 2
Information provided by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease What causes gout? There are a number of risk factors are associated with hyperuricemia and gout. They include: Genetics: Many people with gout have a family history of the disease. Estimates range from 20 to 80 percent. Gender and age: It is […]
Can Hearing Loss Increase My Chances of Falling?
By Laura Mergen, Au.D, CCC-A In the vast majority of cases, the short answer is no, hearing loss cannot increase your chances of falling or affect your balance in any way. There are a few occasions when hearing loss and dizziness may happen at the same time. In these cases, there is generally a very […]
Care for Your Colon Know Your Options
Submitted by Genesis Imaging Centers March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. In this article, we review the importance of screening for colon cancer and discuss what screening options are available for patients. Not every patient can tolerate colonoscopies, but there are other screening options. When we turn 50, we face the dreaded screening colonoscopy, […]
Caring for Yourself While Caring for a Loved One
Submitted by Heartland Health Care Center – Moline Caring for a chronically ill loved one can be emotionally and physically draining. Those charged with the in-home care of an ill or elderly family member may forget to care for themselves, concentrating mainly on their loved one. In turn, the caregiver’s health may begin to suffer. […]
The Power of Knowledge Understanding Prevention Techniques That Reduce Your Risk of Developing Colon Cancer
Written by the Mississippi Valley Endoscopy Center The numbers are staggering. The American Cancer Society estimates that this year 92,520 people will be diagnosed with colon cancer — making it the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women. However, there’s […]
Watch Their Weight
Obesity and being overweight are human health problems that get a lot of attention from doctors and the media. What hasn’t gotten as much attention is the fact that many pets are suffering from the very same problems. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention estimates that 88.4 million U.S. dogs and cats — 54 percent […]
A Bit of Irish Knowledge
By Mary Huebbe, Marketing Director, Ridgecrest Village Every St. Patrick’s Day the Irish comes out in all of us. Irish or not, we like to join in the fun because celebrations are everywhere in the Quad Cities. The festivities begin with the St. Patrick’s Parade, but what is the story behind St. Patrick’s Day? How […]
Being a Quitter Can Be a Good Thing!
It’s no secret that quitting smoking has almost endless benefits, and there’s no doubt that it can be very difficult to quit, as well. If you are considering quitting, I am hopeful that this will help you gain some insight as to those benefits and empower you to make a lifetime choice to quit for […]