Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
By Dele Ogunleye, M.D., Advanced Women’s Healthcare Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in women of reproductive age that is caused by an abnormal balance of hormones produced by the ovaries. This abnormal balance of hormones is both a cause and effect of an interplay of different changes in the body which leads to […]
The Difference Between Staying Healthy and Getting Healthy
By Rachel Smith, ARNP, Weight Management at The Group Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists Do you ever notice that your thin, fit friends seem to be able to eat anything they want while it feels like all you have to do is think about a cupcake and you gain weight? It may not all be in […]
Dizziness Can Be a Drag
Submitted by Poonam McAllister, Physical Therapist, Central Illinois Institute of Balance Imagine reaching for something on a grocery store shelf and suddenly feeling unsteady or looking over your shoulder to back up the car and having things start whirling around you. Most people feel dizzy now and then. If that feeling persists or interferes with […]
Simple Supplements for a Better Body
By Alexander Germanis Especially for us in the Midwest, the sun and warmth of summer are like lures, coaxing us daily into the great outdoors. It is important to take advantage of these long summer days by increasing our time of activity outside. With that increased activity comes an increased need to have as healthy, […]
Micro-Needling: The Next Big Thing?
Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery and Oasis Medical Spa & Wellness Many people are looking for a non-surgical way to combat the signs of aging skin. Certain interventions, such as BOTOX injections, chemical peels, and dermal fillers have been available for quite some time. However, there is another option that is rapidly gaining momentum […]
Dizziness Can Be a Drag
Submitted by Poonam McAllister, Physical Therapist, Central Illinois Institute of Balance Imagine reaching for something on a grocery store shelf and suddenly feeling unsteady or looking over your shoulder to back up the car and having things start whirling around you. Most people feel dizzy now and then. If that feeling persists or interferes with […]
Dash at Dusk to Be Held July 21st
Pekin will host the fifth-annual Dash at Dusk 5K and Kids’ Fun Run on July 21, 2017. The event promotes community wellness and raises funds for the hospital’s annual mission trip to provide medical assistance to underserved countries. Held on the UnityPoint Health — Pekin campus at 600 South 13th Street in Pekin, Dash at […]
A Hope for More Time
By Alexander Germanis One of the greatest gifts we can get is more quality time with our loved ones, especially as those loved ones enter their later years. As our parents and grandparents enjoy living life to the fullest, these years can also be a time of mutual benefit as they impart their wisdom upon […]
The New Terms Every Mom-To-Be Needs to Know
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and leading medical groups have important news for parents-to-be. A pregnancy is not “full term” until 39 weeks. Research shows that babies do best when they are born at 39 or 40 weeks. New definitions By definition, a baby born between 37 weeks and 42 weeks is considered “term.” […]
Polarized Sunglasses Are Sunscreen for Your Eyes
By Teresa L. Sebelist, Bond Eye Associates From models on the runway to fishermen on the lake, sunglasses have become a big part of life for many people. In the beginning, they were only available to professionals who needed eye protection for specific tasks. Over the years, they have transitioned into more than just eye protection […]