ADHD & Sleep Disorders The Controversial Connection
Submitted by Todd Gray, DDS, D.ASBA, Koala Center for Sleep Disorders As the school year starts to wind down, parents may be concerned that some of the learning and behavior issues that were noticed in the beginning of the year still haven’t been resolved. One of the most controversial topics that comes up frequently is […]
The Villas of Holly Brook: The Latest Addition to Assisted Living Options in Central Illinois
By Becky Wiese The Baby Boomers keep booming — even as they age, they affect the communities in which they live simply due to sheer numbers. As this population grows older, the number of senior residential facilities grows as well. The need for independent living, assisted living, and memory care services will continue to expand […]
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 […]
Fight Back Against Parkinson’s Disease With Exercise!
By Molly Smeltzer, Fitness and Wellness Manager at Advocate BroMenn Health & Fitness Center According to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, as many as one million Americans live with Parkinson’s disease. Approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each year, and this number does not reflect the thousands of cases that go undetected. Parkinson’s disease […]
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 […]
Do Kids Get Gingivitis?
Submitted by Thomas Hall, D.M.D and Sara Rauen Dardis, D.D.S, Pediatric Smiles of Bloomington Most people have heard of gingivitis — thanks to the Listerine commercials that say their mouthwash will prevent it — but many people have no idea what this ominous-sounding word actually means. Furthermore, there is the perception that gingivitis is an […]
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 […]