Spinal Fusion Is Not Always Necessary
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists Approximately eight out of every 10 Americans will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. While most of these patients find the pain resolves within a few weeks, almost 10 percent of these patients develop chronic back pain and seek treatment from a healthcare provider. Traditional treatments include […]
Be Our Guest
Welcome to Ridgecrest Village, located at 4130 Northwest Blvd. Davenport, IA. We are the longest standing senior community with the full care spectrum in the Quad Cities, and we are very proud of it! Adding the fact that we are a not-for-profit community only contributes to our pride. To top it all off, we have […]
Evening Eye Solution for Baggy Eyes
Whether you call them bags under the eyes, puffy eyes, or dark circles, they’re probably something you’d rather not wake up to, right? Fortunately, while writing about how to get rid of bags under eyes, I researched and found several facial-skin healing ingredients. When combined together, you suddenly have a potent, homemade evening baggy eyes […]
Learn More, Breathe Better Early Intervention Key to Preventing and Managing COPD
Information from The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Only a few years ago, about one-third of the population had not heard of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) despite its status as one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Now, nearly a decade later, awareness of COPD is on the […]
Non-Surgical Knee Therapy Is a Gift for QC Decorator
Submitted by ORA Orthopedics The hustle and bustle of Quad City holidays has Davenport interior decorator, Jean Nelson, 67, grateful for knee-pain therapy that keeps her on her feet, especially this time of year. “My clients are focused on getting their homes ready for family and friends, so yes, I’m busy and thanking Santa for […]
Heartland Health Care Center Offers Tips on How to Handle Holiday Depression
By Jodi Mines, Heartland Health Care Center — Moline As the long, lazy days of summer have faded into crisp evenings of autumn, preparations for the upcoming holiday season are once again upon us. Gift lists, party invitations, and decorating plans complicate already hectic schedules along with increasing stress and tension levels. The holiday season […]
Earwax: It’s Good for Something!
By Laura Mergen, Au.D., CCC-A, Audiology Consultants Sometimes, it seems like people are obsessed with their earwax: how much they have, what color or consistency it is, and how to clean it out of their ears. When I tell patients that wax serves a purpose and is there for a reason, they tend to be […]
Supportive Living Illinois A Closer Look
Submitted by Heritage Woods of Moline Where can seniors and persons with disabilities turn when living at home becomes… Difficult? Isolating? Dangerous? They can turn to supportive living! Supportive living is here for seniors and persons with disabilities when… They require help at a price they can afford Skilled nursing provides “too” much care and […]
“Straighter Teeth… Straighter Ears?”
By Andrew Mulka, DDS, MyoTech Dental & Integrative Health Center As scientific knowledge grows, our understanding of how the world interacts changes. Galileo “discovered” that we are not the center of the universe. Newton “discovered” gravity. Einstein’s research on relativity furthers our understanding of the universe. Scientists today are realizing that quantum physics contradicts Newtonian […]
Embracing the Joy of the Holidays — When Cancer is the Uninvited Guest.
Submitted by The Community Cancer Center People with cancer and their loved ones can sometimes feel out of step from the rest of the world during the holidays. Questions and concerns flood your mind. How do I take care of the holiday rush and myself at the same time? How can I celebrate when I […]