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 […]
Which Is Which, and What Is What? The 411 on Senior Living Options
Submitted by Lutheran Hillside Village Whether you are shopping around for options in senior living, or exploring on behalf of another person, it can be overwhelming. “What’s offered at each community can differ greatly,” says Allison Marlow, Senior Living Counselor at Lutheran Hillside Village. “With such a wide variety and a growing demand, there is […]
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 […]
Back to School
By Monte Schwartz, Transition Specialist, LivWell Seniors, LLC It’s August, a time when students are heading back to colleges and universities. That bittersweet time when summer vacation ends and kids head back to schools of various sorts, from pre-school to high school. Most of us know the value of learning and getting an education. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
Consider a Hip Replacement to Get Back to Pain-Free Movement
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center Your alarm rings and it’s time to wake up. You’re looking forward to a busy day, but as soon as you swing your legs out of bed — ouch — you’re greeted with hip pain. If this is happening to you, you’re not alone. Millions of adults in the […]
Beef as a Complementary First Food — and a Family Food
Submitted by Krystle Hergert, RD, LDN, Silvis Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian As one of the first foods introduced to infants (starting at six months), beef provides the nutrients babies need to set the stage for successful development and lifelong health. Make sure to incorporate beef into your meals to help your family members make the most […]