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 […]
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 […]
Your Home Health Care Questions Answered
By Stacey Boyd, RN, MSN, Clinical Manager, Vital Wellness Home Health Home health care is a service provided to patients of all ages by a licensed agency, is ordered by your physician, and is an intermittent skilled service that is provided within the home for patients that are homebound. Typically, home health care is ordered […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]