Colon Cancer: A Common and Preventable Disease
By Robert E Clark, MD, Digestive Disease Consultants If you could take a test which could drastically reduce your risk of cancer, would you take it? I know I would. Fortunately, doctors can conduct these tests in their offices or at a medical clinic without the need for a hospital stay. Colon cancer is very […]
Do You Have Fungal Nails?
Submitted by Heartland Foot & Ankle Associates Do you look down at your bare feet and see unsightly, ragged, thick, discolored, brittle nails? Or, maybe you just notice a white or yellow spot or streak that seems to spread? Unfortunately, this condition is caused by a fungal infection that will not go away without professional […]
Spice Up your Pet’s Health with Variety, Variety, Variety!
By Sally Krostal, Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash and Health Food Store When it comes to your pet’s diet, variety could be the single most important factor to consider. Pet food companies have perpetuated the myth that you should choose a food and never change! Every time you do change, you need to do it […]
Is 18 the New 15?
By Gregory J. Skibinski LCPC,CSAT,CMAT Is 18 the New 15? By Gregory J. Skibinski LCPC,CSAT,CMATRecent research and studies indicate that in terms of adult activities, 18-year-olds now look like 15-year-olds once did. Being a teen today isn’t what it used to be. Adolescents in the 2010’s were less likely to drink alcohol, date, go […]
Is 18 the New 15?
By Gregory J. Skibinski LCPC,CSAT,CMAT Is 18 the New 15? By Gregory J. Skibinski LCPC,CSAT,CMATRecent research and studies indicate that in terms of adult activities, 18-year-olds now look like 15-year-olds once did. Being a teen today isn’t what it used to be. Adolescents in the 2010’s were less likely to drink alcohol, date, go […]
Fibroids and Polyps: What Women Should Know
Submitted by Advanced Women’s Healthcare Women might be surprised to know that most of them will develop fibroids or polyps as a health issue sometime in their lives. In fact, studies show that 70 percent of white women and 80 percent of African-American women will develop fibroids by the time they are 50. Although these […]
Participating in Activities You Enjoy – More Than Just Fun and Games
Submitted by Meadows at Mercy Creek Assisted Living June feels great. She enjoys gardening, playing cards with friends on Tuesdays and Fridays at the senior center, and taking a water aerobics class at an indoor pool. She turns 78 this year, but she feels like she’s still in her forties. Does June’s active lifestyle have […]
Preventing Pneumonia
By Stacey Boyd, MSN, RN Director of Nursing, Welbrook at Bloomington According to the American Lung Association, each year there are over a million hospitalizations and more than 50,000 deaths that occur from pneumonia. Education of prevention and early detection of pneumonia are important to reduce these statistics. What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection […]
Manage Your Risk of Heart Disease at Any Age
By Sarah Sommer, Worksite Wellness Coordinator at Advocate BroMenn Health & Fitness Center It’s never too early to start thinking about preventing heart disease. Making healthier choices early can continue to benefit you for the rest of your life. There are steps you can take at any age to improve your heart health. 20s Get […]
New Prevention Program Could Reduce People’s Risk of Developing Diabetes
Submitted by OSF HealthCare Saint James — John W. Albrecht Medical Center One in three adult Americans — that’s 86 million people — have prediabetes and most of them don’t know it. Having prediabetes means your blood glucose level is higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. This raises your […]