Sorry, Nobody Wants Your Parents’ Stuff
By Richard Eisenberg for Next Avenue After my father died at 94, leaving my sister and me to empty his one-bedroom, independent-living apartment, we learned the hard truth that others in their 50s and 60s need to know: Nobody wants the prized possessions of your parents — not even you or your kids. Admittedly, that’s […]
Fibromyalgia and Sleep
Submitted by the Koala Center for Sleep and TMJ Disorders 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 […]
Do Your Legs Swell in the Summer Heat?
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Benson, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC Leg swelling, or “edema” as it is called in the medical profession, is a common condition that plagues many people in our community. Edema is swelling of both legs from a buildup of extra fluid. In the summer months, this condition can […]
When Plastic Surgery Won’t Cut It Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery
Most people have physical traits they aren’t happy with. A nose that’s too big, breasts that are too small, a muffin top that won’t go away, skin that has too many wrinkles, and the list goes on. People generally come to accept their “less than perfect” features as part of who they are and what […]
DNT Diagnostic Neuro Technologies You Have the Right to Choose
By Alexander Germanis Ours is a nation of consumers and has been for quite some time. As such, we are familiar with having the benefit of choice when it comes to spending our hard-earned money. Whether it comes to major purchases like a home or a car, or something as simple as where we prefer […]
Dental Implants and Insurance Part 5
By Alexander Germanis Most major changes in our lives do not follow a set schedule. In fact, the less welcome the change, the less likely we will be prepared for it or will have the funds sufficient enough to deal with it. This can certainly be the way with our dental health. For many people, […]
Benefits of Breastfeeding Extend to Both Mom and Baby
By Sarah Musselman, RN, BSN, IBCLC, Lactation Consultant , OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center The benefits of breastfeeding for mother and child are widely established. Breastfeeding is considered one of the most important preventative care measures for children’s health, and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding for a year or longer. Breastfeeding not […]
Essential Tips for Grooming Your Dog in the Summer
By Ben Kerns When Mother Nature turns up the heat, not only does your dog feel it, but the summer weather also opens the door to tons of problems with his coat by bringing with it bugs, dirt, and mud. Following are a few basic steps you can take at home to keep your pup […]
Your Feet Are Talking to You
Submitted by Melissa Lockwood, DPM, Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates It’s been said that the “eyes are the window to the soul,” but our feet are a window to our overall health. We don’t usually give our feet too much attention — until they hurt. But changes in the appearance or condition of the feet […]
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 […]