Vampirism in Early Psychiatric Literature
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Co-Owner of John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates During my earlier career as a professor, I taught Abnormal Psychology. For one class period each semester, I would give a lecture about some fringe areas of psychopathology not covered in the current diagnostic criteria: those who consider […]
Are You on the Healthcare Conveyor Belt?
By Steven Buttice, Founder and President, Living By Your Design, Inc. Emma and George are from a larger town in northern Illinois. Emma’s husband is age 89 and had a urinary track infection. As he became sicker, he became weak and did not eat. He was losing weight, also coughing as he ate when he […]
Stress About School
By Paul Schellenberg, LLC, MA, LCPC I remember when I was a kid, I loved summer until the dreaded “back-to-school sales” started, and this reminded me that my summer was almost over. I used to close my eyes to avoid the back-to-school sale signs when I was in stores. The stress of going back to […]
Family Taking Care of Family
By Alexander Germanis It has long been philosophized as to what exactly constitutes a home. It is not simply a place where one sleeps and keeps one’s possessions, for it is far more than that. Instead, a home is as much a feeling as it is a location. It is a place of family, of […]
OCD in Children — What to Look For
By Renae Miller, MS MFT, LCPC, Agape Counseling, Ltd. Parenting school-age children comes with many challenges, but when a parent suspects that their child may have anxiety or another mental health concern, it is even harder. Some research suggests that symptoms of anxiety and obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD) appear for the first time around age six, […]
Eyelid Lift: Improving Your Vision and Appearance
By Jeffrey S. Tennant, MD If you are thinking about having surgery to correct your droopy lids, you should do it with your eyes wide open. No one likes to look in a mirror and see puffy eyelids defining one’s face, altering one’s appearance, and sometimes even affecting one’s vision. That is why surgery to […]
Protecting Children From Cancer — New HPV Vaccine Guidance
By Tracy Joos, Public Health Nurse Infectious Disease, Peoria City/County Health Department If you, as a parent, could prevent your children from a diagnosis of cancer, would you? This is a question parents of children and young adults are asked every day at pediatrician offices, local medical clinics, and health departments across the United States […]
ACL Reconstruction in Elite Athletes – Stay Fit and Seek the Latest Advancements in Orthopaedic Medicine
One of the easiest ways to ensure your body is at full strength to battle potential orthopaedic ailments is to remain physically active throughout your entire life. That’s right—get up and get moving! Physical activity encourages orthopaedic health “Physical activity creates stronger bones and muscles,” says Dr. John Hoffman, a fellowship-trained Sports Medicine Specialist and […]
Why Is Oral Hygiene so Important?
Submitted by MyoTech Dental and Implant Center When most people think of brushing and flossing their teeth, they think of the importance of maintaining a healthy smile, preventing dental cavities and gum disease, and keeping fresh breath. Proper oral hygiene is more than just clean teeth and fresh breath — it is one of the […]
Where’s the Joy in Growing Old?
By Marya Burns, Rehabilitation/Skilled Consultant, Good Samaritan Society — Services@Home The aging process is an inevitable fact of life. One day, we’re in our 20s, getting married, and beginning to raise our families. The next day, we are facing retirement and babysitting grandchildren. We look in the mirror and see the eager energy of youth […]