Cold Hands, Hot Cocoa
By Mervet Adams, Health Alliance I always remember December from my childhood, when the weather got subzero, and the wind was playfully whipping snowflakes around. School was out for the holidays, and my sister and I always loved to play outdoors, despite the frigid temperatures. We would come downstairs with our garb, and Mom would […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Feeling Stressed? Take Action!
By Linda Snyder, Senior Care Advocate, The Villas of Hollybrook When the brain senses danger or a need to fight, it sounds the alarm for action: it tells the muscles to tighten and signals the adrenal glands to release stress hormones — such as adrenaline and cortisol. Those hormones make you breathe faster, getting more […]
Herniated Disc — What Is It and How Can I Treat It?
By Donny Bounds, MSN, RN, BC, CCRC, Director of Clinical Services, Millennium Pain Center Many Americans with back pain, leg pain, or weakness of the leg muscles are diagnosed with a herniated disc. However, most herniated discs cause no symptoms at all! Herniated discs are actually a natural, normal, and gradual part of the aging […]