Hearing Loss and Emotions
By Ellen Verlo, M.A., CCC-A, Audiology Consultants You finally did it. You got a hearing test. You have permanent hearing loss. Your family has been nagging you for a while that you don’t hear well. “Get a hearing aid,” they say. You feel you can hear ok. If people would just slow down and speak […]
What is Crohn’s Disease? Part II of II
Crohn’s disease is a disease that causes inflammation, or swelling, and irritation of any part of the digestive tract. In this part of the series, we will discuss the complications and possible treatments for Crohn’s disease. Complications The most common complication of Crohn’s disease is an intestinal blockage caused by thickening of the intestinal wall […]
Survivorship Care Plan
By Rachel Buenemann, ISU Dietetic Intern at the Community Cancer Center You’re driving down the interstate, following a pre-printed map leading you turn by turn to your destination. Each stop sign and roundabout is listed on your directions. But wait. There is a late breaking traffic update on the radio. A major road on your […]
Empty Nesters Boost Home Value by Thinking Ahead
Submitted by DJ’s Painting and Remodeling Whether they’re heading off to college or they’ve finally finished their education and are starting their careers in a distant city, the departure of kids from your nest often makes for a bittersweet time. If you’ve committed much of your energy and most of your home to raising kids […]
What Is Metastatic Cancer?
Submitted by Mid-Illinois Hematology & Oncology LTD The main reason that cancer is so serious is its ability to spread in the body. Cancer cells can spread locally by moving into nearby normal tissue. Cancer can also spread regionally to nearby lymph nodes, tissues, or organs, and it can spread to distant parts of the […]
Regenerative Medicine — Catching up With Nature
By Alexander Germanis With all of mankind’s great achievements and discoveries, we are still only just beginning to understand certain aspects of nature. One such natural mystery science is still trying to fully comprehend is that of regeneration. Regeneration is best summed up as an organism being able to re-grow tissue that has been lost. […]
Family Bonds Reduce Fears of Surgery
By Linda Hankemeier Families share so much with one another. Special moments. Heirlooms. Medical information. Judy, along with other female members of her family, shared a physical trait — that of being well endowed. While to some women that might be desirable, Judy found being well endowed challenging, to say the least. “I’m a nurse, […]
Should I Accept My Employer’s Early-Retirement Offer?
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group The right answer for you will depend on your situation. First of all, don’t underestimate the psychological impact of early retirement. The adjustment from full-time work to a more leisurely pace may be difficult. So, consider whether you’re ready to retire yet. Next, look at what you’re being offered. […]
Healthy Relationships With Food
Submitted by Brittany King, APN, WHNP, Advanced Women’s Healthcare That piece of cake looks absolutely delicious. I’m trying to be good though, so I’ll pass.” If you have ever found yourself saying or thinking a similar statement, you are definitely not alone! Modern-day society is full of messages about what we should and should not […]
Healing Haiti A Mighty Change Part 5
By Alexander Germanis Like a powerful river, people also have the potential to grow from the most humble of beginnings into something unimaginably strong and drastically different. Both Stephen Doran, DMD, and his assistant, Maggie Barr, CNA, have discovered their work in the humble country of Haiti has altered them in ways they could not […]