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 […]
Oral Cancer Part 1 — A Lesser-Known Killer
By Alexander Germanis Most people think of their dentist to take care of their teeth. But, did you know that a routine dental check-up just may save your life? The word “cancer” usually evokes thoughts of the breast, lung, liver, or pancreatic variety, but few people probably stop to think of the possibility of having […]
What Your Weight Really Means
By Molly Smeltzer, Advocate BroMenn Health & Fitness Center In a recent study, researchers found that at least 50 percent of Americans have some form of insulin resistance, which is associated with diabetes, pre-diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure. The more surprising data from this research is a high percentage of those found […]
Coping With Hot Flashes and Other Menopausal Symptoms
Submitted by Advanced Women’s Healthcare The years leading up to menopause, which is defined as going 12 consecutive months without a period, is a natural stage of life and affects every woman differently. The average age of menopause is 51. That means that almost half of all women have their last period and reach menopause […]