Winter Allergies
Submitted by ENT Clinic of Iowa Those of us with allergies always look forward to the first hard freeze and winter for allergies to go away. But, think again. The temperature drops, the wind picks up, and like clockwork you’re sniffing and sneezing again. Great, you’ve got another cold — or is it winter allergies, […]
New Way to Detect Lung Cancer
Submitted by Mid-Illinois Hematology & Oncology LTD Each year, more people die of lung cancer than any other form of cancer – more than colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. The American Cancer Society estimates of the 224,000 new cases of lung cancer diagnosed each year, 155,000 will succumb to the disease. Many have heard […]
CIOS Expanding Their Continuity of Care
By Alexander Germanis Any trip to a so-called big box store or dealing with some faceless online company quickly proves one thing: the caring touch of customer service is non-existent in most places. Even when a beloved mom and pop restaurant begins to expand into franchises, the quality often suffers and the home-like feel is […]
What Do Your Eyes Say About You?
By Julie Payne, Eye Surgical Associates Your eyes tell a lot about you. They show emotion, your level of interest or understanding and unfortunately, they show age. As we age, the tone and shape of our eyelids can loosen and sag. Heredity and sun exposure also contribute to this process. This excess, puffy, or lax skin […]
November Is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
By Mary Kay Holloway, RDN, CSO, LDN at the Community Cancer Center Every day that I work, I am surrounded by people who are living with or treating some kind of cancer. As a board-certified oncology dietitian, my hope is to help them get the best nutrition possible as they try to manage the side […]
Preparing for Winter
Submitted by Stacey Boyd, MSN, RN, Clinical Manager, Vital Wellness Home Health As we enter November, it is time to talk about the dreaded word, winter! Let’s review a few of the necessary measures that older adults especially need to take to be prepared and safe this winter season. With the cold temperatures, ice, and […]
As-Seen-on-TV: Snore Guards Versus Oral Appliance Therapy What’s the Difference?
Submitted by Koala Center for Sleep Disorders You may be familiar with the snore guards advertised on TV to decrease or stop snoring. You may be wondering if they really work and what the difference is between these snore guards and the oral appliances provided by a dentist. As-seen-on-TV snore guards Snore guards are made […]
Thankful for Health
Submitted by McLean County Orthopedics According to The freedictionary.com, taking something for granted is, “to expect something to be available all of the time and forget that you are lucky to have it.” Everyone can most certainly create a list of things that are taken for granted, and at the top of the list for […]
Hearing Aids for the Rock-and-Roll Generation
Submitted by Central Illinois Hearing and Balance Center Baby Boomers grew up listening to The Who’s Live at Leeds and other albums with liner notes that admonished young rockers to “play it loud” or “turn it up.” For the generation that grew up blasting stereos until the bedroom windows rattled and attending rock concerts that […]
Why Is My Skin So Dry?
Submitted by Doug Leone, MD and Adrienne Schupbach, MD, Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Institute Dry skin can affect anyone at any time, but it is usually worse in the winter when cold air outside and heated air inside cause low humidity. Forced-air furnaces make skin even drier. With winter quickly approaching, it’s important to be […]