Is Your Prescription Insurance Right for You?
Submitted by Pam Deaton, PD Benefits The rising cost of prescription drugs has been in the news and has become a political issue. If you don’t currently have any health problems that require medication, it is easy to ignore this issue. But the reality is that things can change and you never know when a […]
How Vein Specialists Classify Venous Disease
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, and Grieco, The Vein Specialists, LLC Venous disease can take many forms, from spider veins to venous ulcers. Here’s how to spot the different stages and determine the most effective treatments for each. More than 30 million people suffer from some form of venous insufficiency, but not all display […]
Where It All Began: Serving For Fifty Years
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Owner, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates This year marks the 50th anniversary of Christian Psychological Associates, John R. Day & Associates. The practice originated out of an initiative from Methodist Hospital in the late 1960s into the early 1970s. What was then Methodist Hospital had […]
Stopping the Cascade of Pain
By Alexander Germanis In any ecosystem, there is a delicate balance necessary to maintain the proper balance. When one species dies off, it can negatively affect another species, which will in turn affect another, and so on. This is what is known as a cascade effect. The human body is an ecosystem of its […]
Saving for College in 529 College Savings Plans
By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC According to www.collegetuitioncompare.com, the average tuition for the 2023-2024 school year at public 4-year institutions was $11,823 for in-state residents and $21,802 for students who hail from out-of-state. Private 4-year schools come in at $28,417 for tuition for all students on average. And […]
5 Steps to Grill Vegetables
Burgers, brats, steak, chicken, pork chops ,and all the flavors of fresh meat get all the love on the grill, but a well-rounded meal calls for sides and veggies. Before you plan your next backyard barbecue, incorporate tasty vegetables – peppers, asparagus, onions, tomatoes, zucchini and more – for an all-out blitz of fresh-grilled flavor. […]
Fun Summer Days Eating Better, Getting Active
School’s out. Things are slow at work. And the warmer weather brings lots of new opportunities to improve your health: plenty of fresh, local produce and more choices for outside activities. Here’s how to make the most of the summer months. “When the weather is nice, there are more opportunities for getting outdoors and having […]
Running a Local Race? How to Keep Your Feet Healthy
Whether you’re a novice jogger embarking on a couch-to-5K program or a marathoner serious about racking up finishers’ medals, it’s critical you take great care of your feet. “Running is an amazing form of cardiovascular exercise, but because it’s a high-impact sport that involves repeated trauma to the feet, everyone from long-distance runners to […]
Hydrating for Health Why Drinking Water Is So Important
About two-thirds of your body weight is water. All your cells need water to work. Water is also the base for all your different body fluids, including saliva, blood, urine, sweat, and joint fluid. No living thing can survive without water. How do you know if you’re drinking enough? Your body loses water when you […]
5 Steps to Grill Vegetables
Burgers, brats, steak, chicken, pork chops ,and all the flavors of fresh meat get all the love on the grill, but a well-rounded meal calls for sides and veggies. Before you plan your next backyard barbecue, incorporate tasty vegetables – peppers, asparagus, onions, tomatoes, zucchini and more – for an all-out blitz of fresh-grilled flavor. […]