Love Your Legs!
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Benson, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC “My legs are too…” You finished the sentence, right? The Body Positive movement sweeping the nation embraces that idea that we should learn to love every inch of ourselves — if we do not already. Too often, we find fault in our […]
Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)
By Alexander Germanis There are certain things in our lives that we take for granted and only take notice of when something goes wrong. This can certainly be true of our homes and automobiles and, unfortunately, it often occurs with our own bodies. Our backs or spine can be one of those things we simply […]
Keep Your CPAP Clean!
Submitted by Heartland Home Medical Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy can make a world of difference for the millions of Americans who suffer from sleep apnea, but to get the most out of this gold-standard treatment, it’s important to make CPAP cleaning a top priority. Dirty CPAP equipment not only puts you at risk […]
Four Misconceptions About Osteoporosis
Submitted by Elizabeth Madlem, APN, The Bone Health Clinic at Millennium Pain Center No bones about it, osteoporosis — bone loss — is a serious disease. It is largely preventable by leading a healthy lifestyle that includes proper nutrition and exercise. However, there is a lot of confusion and misunderstanding surrounding osteoporosis that often keeps […]
Medicare and Your Employer Health Plan
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group If you plan to continue working after you reach age 65, you may be wondering how Medicare coordinates with your employer’s group health plan. When you’re eligible for both types of coverage, you’ll need to consider the benefits and costs, and navigate an array of rules. How does Medicare […]
A Slice of Time
By Fred Lamb, Meadows at Mercy Creek Culinary Director Recently, I noticed a group of residents sitting in a darkened room. I glanced in and saw that they were watching “Barney’s First Car,” one of the best episodes of the Andy Griffith Show. It reminded me of a long-ago discussion I had with my grandparents. […]
Your Foot’s Best Friend
By Melissa J. Lockwood, DPM, Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates, P.C. We don’t usually pay much attention to our feet — until they hurt! When you think about it, it’s pretty amazing that the entire body is supported by two anatomical structures that are only about 12 by 5 inches! The feet are one of […]
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 […]