Would You Recognize the Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer?
Submitted by Becky Powell MS, RN, AOCN, Health Educator, Community Cancer Center Bloating, abdominal pain, trouble eating, getting full quickly, the need to urinate frequently, fatigue, and constipation that last for more than two weeks are just a few of the symptoms that are associated with ovarian cancer. The American Cancer Society predicts that 22,440 […]
Can You Repeat That?
Submitted by the Central Illinois Hearing & Balance Center, a Division of Finn R. Amble, MD, FACS, SC Sometimes people are worried about their hearing, but they are hesitant to do anything about it. It’s human nature to put off things that aren’t emergencies, and sometimes we don’t want to confront a hearing problem because […]
Heel Pain is a Pain in the…
By Melissa J. Lockwood, DPM, Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates, P.C. Have you ever woken up and stepped out of bed to a sharp, burning pain in your heels? Well you are not alone. Heel pain is one of the most common problems I see in my office. The good news for you? It is […]
Common Skin Conditions
Submitted by Doug Leone, MD, and Adrienne Schupbach, MD, Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Institute Did you know that your skin is the largest organ of your body? It is, in terms of both weight —between six and nine pounds — and surface area — about two square yards. Your skin separates the inside of your […]
29 Years Strong Why the Center for Prevention of Abuse Continues to Host its Quacky Fundraiser
By Camille Yameen, Director of Marketing and Communications, The Center for Prevention of Abuse There’s nothing quite like watching 25,000 rubber ducks tumble and summersault and twist and fall and flip and bump and race down a gigantic water slide, or so I hear. The 29th Annual Duck Race is back to benefit The Center […]
Fibromyalgia and Your Sleep
Submitted by Rod Willey, DDS, D.ACSDD, D.ASBA Imagine waking up feeling exhausted, stiff, and sore all over your body. You feel pain while getting out of bed, taking a shower, even brushing your teeth. For people living with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), this is their reality. It is a condition that has often been misunderstood because […]
Seven Mistakes to Avoid When Looking at Senior Living Communities
By Steven Buttice, Living By Your Design, Inc. If you’re looking for assisted living, you know you can’t afford to make a poor decision when the stakes are so high. This is often a very stressful time for all family members and too often, just finding a place to start is tough. Selecting a senior […]
Allied Health Programs
By Alexander Germanis Anybody who is familiar with the production of stage plays knows the actors performing onstage make up only a small percentage of the people who are actually necessary to the production of the performance. There are many more people who work behind the scenes to make certain everything moves smoothly and the […]
Importance of Senior Independence
From the early stages of life we are taught to care for ourselves. We learn that independence is important for success, boosts confidence, promotes happiness, increases sense of accomplishment, and the list continues. The wish to be independent stays with us from those early years to the later stages. Many times, seniors feel that their […]
Why Is Blue Light Getting a Bad Reputation?
By Ivetta Daccache, OD, FAAO It’s back-to-school season and with that comes Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month! The stores’ shelves are filled with all the latest and greatest school supplies. Digital devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers are becoming more commonly included on that list, even with young children. Time reported in their […]