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 […]
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 […]
Healthy Aging and Improving the Quality of Life
By Jodi Mines, Heartland Health Care Center The idea of living to be 100 years old was not common over a century ago. Today, the group of people age 85 and older is increasing rapidly. Aging successfully and improving the quality of life is a tremendous factor with the growth in longevity. Studies show that […]
10 Tips for How to Lose Weight for Kids
Parents are the number-one tool against children being overweight or obese. What can you do to ensure your kids are getting the nutrition they need without scarring them for life in the process? Here are 10 ways to help your family — because this is a family affair! — lose weight. Follow these 10 tips for […]
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 […]
What Is a Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement?
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists A total shoulder replacement is not always the best option for patients with deep rotator cuff tears who have developed arthritis (referred to as cuff tear arthropathy). This traditional surgery can limit range of motion following the surgery and result in more pain with movement. A reverse shoulder replacement is often […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]