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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Are You Reaching for the Right Pain Medication?
The use of opioid painkillers such as Vicodin and Oxycontin is on the rise and this trend is taking its toll. Opioids account for 46 deaths each day in the United States — more than any other drug. Is your pain medication the best option for you? Depending on the type of pain you’re experiencing, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Surgeon Helps Sabula, Iowa Woman Overcome Shoulder Pain
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists Only a year ago, simple tasks like brushing her hair or putting away dishes were nearly impossible for Kathleen House of Sabula, Iowa. “I was unable to get my arms above my head or behind my back,” she said. “If I wanted to lift something, I had to push my elbow […]
Sleep Apnea and Stroke A Deadly Combination and a Double-Edged Sword
By Jeffrey Bassman, DDS, PC, Center for Headaches, Sleep & TMJ Disorders Sleep apnea and stroke are prevalent disorders worldwide, and the conditions are, unfortunately, on a steady rise. There is quite a bit of research indicating that untreated sleep apnea can often lead to strokes, and a stroke can actually produce sleep apnea as […]