Pet-Wildlife Interactions Endanger Both — and People
By Hannah Beers It may seem like a harmless, if disgusting, remnant of your pet’s predatory instinct when your cat — or maybe your very stealthy dog —presents you with its latest kill. The truth is, though, pet-wildlife interactions can be dangerous to both parties and have serious consequences for the conservation of species. “According […]
Facial Development With a Flexible Fit
By Brian Prudent, DMD, MyoTech Integrative Health Center In this month’s issue we will talk about the ALF appliance. Advanced Lightwire Functionals (ALF) is a very light, flexible wire that fits behind the teeth and stimulates proper tongue function. ALF also describes the goals of the treatment: Airway management, Lingual posture control, Facial growth guidance. […]
S.O.S. We have the solution to the overwhelming task of downsizing
Submitted by SOS Property Transition Nobody is ever excited about the idea of downsizing. Many seniors plan to “age in place,” but haven’t considered the hazards associated with navigating around a normal home and all the belongings accumulated over the years. This process of downsizing into a smaller household and “letting go” of a large […]
A Quick Change
By Mary Huebbe, Marketing Director, Ridgecrest Village The weather just went from 50 to -20 overnight. Wow. What should we do to get our bodies accustomed to the temperature change? How can we remain safe outside in these conditions? And, finally, how can we stay social during these frigid times? Start with how we dress. […]
Love Is in the Air
By Monte Schwartz, Transition Specialist, LivWell Seniors, LLC Every February 14, Valentine’s Day gives us a chance to remember those we love with cards, flowers, jewelry, romantic dinners, etc. And chocolate. Did I forget to mention chocolate? More than 58 million pounds of the stuff is sold during Valentine’s week. Brings to mind the old […]
Empty Stomach Exercise Does It Burn More Fat?
For something that should be simple, working out doesn’t always feel that way. There’s choosing the best fat-burning workout. There’s that pesky question of whether exercise or diet is key for weight loss. Now there’s a new one to throw into the mix: whether working out on an empty stomach will help you lose weight […]
ORAL APPLIANCE: An Alternative to CPAP? PART 2
By Jeffrey Bassman, DDS, PC In a previous issue of Healthy Cells Magazine, I discussed snoring and sleep apnea and the pros and cons of wearing a CPAP machine or one of its varieties. Again, I want to emphasize that the CPAP is the best option for snoring/sleep apnea sufferers. For those patients who have […]
Re-Imagining Rehabilitation for Seniors Heartland Health Care Center-Moline Using Computer Generated “Virtual Reality” System t
Submitted by Heartland Health Care Center – Moline Seeking to enhance physical rehabilitation for patients, Heartland Health Care Center in Moline has recently installed a “virtual” rehabilitation system for aging adults in their therapy department. Called the OmniVRTM, this technology is making the rehabilitation process more fun and exciting for patients. The OmniVR uses a […]
Quad-City Orthopaedic Specialist Offers the Latest Innovations in Total Hip Replacement
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists Hip pain makes living a full life difficult. Simple tasks like walking and standing become challenging. Even sitting still — in a car, bus, or airplane — is very uncomfortable. The good news is recent advancements in surgeries that relieve hip pain — including the Direct Anterior Approach for total hip […]
Edema Is Not So Swell By Mary Carrico, Friend of the Villas of South Park
Edema is the medical term for swelling. It can have different causes. It can be cardiovascular if the heart, arteries, or veins are not working properly. It can be the result of inflammation following a trauma or chronic injury. Fluid can build up in the legs and feet if the heart is not pumping efficiently. […]