Heart Smart
By Mary Huebbe, Marketing Director, Ridgecrest Village Nowadays, heart disease is becoming very common. The Mayo Clinic treats more than 177,000 people each year. There are many remedies you can use to prevent having heart problems, but none of them are guaranteed to work. I started looking into the different remedies several years ago when […]
My Ears Ring All of the Time Is There Anything That Can Be Done?
By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D., Audiology Consultants If you hear ringing, buzzing, or chirping sounds in your ears, you are not alone. These sounds are known as tinnitus — an auditory condition that affects about 50 million Americans! Tinnitus can be caused by many different factors, ranging from ear disease and medical conditions to diet and […]
Meet the New Radiologists Providing Quality Care at the Genesis Imaging Centers
Radiology Group, PC SC, and Genesis Imaging Centers are pleased to announce the newest members to the radiology team: Joel D. Ziegelbein, MD, MS and Jason B. Mueller, MD. Doctors Ziegelbein and Mueller join 14 radiologists at Radiology Group, PC SC, providing exceptional healthcare to the Quad Cities and surrounding communities. While both doctors share […]
Do Social Ties Affect Our Health? Exploring the Biology of Relationships
Cuddles, kisses, and caring conversations — these are key ingredients of our close relationships. Scientists are finding that our links to others can have powerful effects on our health. Whether with romantic partners, family, friends, neighbors, or others, social connections can influence our biology and wellbeing. Wide-ranging research suggests that strong social ties are linked […]
Moline Power Lifter and MHS Coach at Full Strength After Multiple Surgeries
Submitted by ORA Orthopedics As Quad City-area educators and students head back to school, the fall is also a time for looking forward to not only a new year of experiences, but also for setting new goals. For Moline High School teacher and assistant wrestling coach, Bill Carlough, his goals go well beyond the academic […]
Sit Here Without Fear
By Andrew Mulka, DDS, MyoTech Integrative Health Center Fear is one of the most common reasons people have for avoiding the dentist. This article aims to present all patients with an option that can make their trip to the dentist more enjoyable. Conscious IV sedation offers patients the option of having treatment performed without remembering […]
Helping Your Parents Manage Their Finances
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group As the U.S. population gets older, more people, particularly Baby Boomers, are confronting a dilemma. As parents age, their ability to manage their own finances may decline. That can make it more likely that they may neglect the life savings they’ve worked so hard to accumulate or make costly […]
“Spice Rack” Supplements to Fight Inflammation
By Alexander Germanis Whether they are in a rack on the wall or tucked away in a cupboard in the kitchen, spices are often just associated with cooking — serving the simple purpose of adding flavor to dishes. What Dr. Jess Bruin of Eastland Chiropractic shares about some of these supplemental spices shows they can […]
Is Stress Your Enemy?
By Carolyn Oleson, RN, BSN, Community Outreach, Advocate BroMenn Medical Center Life is moving at a faster pace than ever before, and often we get caught in the middle, feeling stressed and at a loss for how to keep pace. One approach to relief is a new community class called SHIFT on Stress. The SHIFT […]
Osteopenia Consider This a Wake-Up Call!
Submitted by Elizabeth Madlem, APN, The Bone Health Clinic at Millennium Pain Center Osteopenia is a term that refers to bone density that is lower than normal, but not as low as osteoporosis. It is of concern because if steps are not taken to correct the condition, it will most likely progress into osteoporosis. Osteoporosis […]