The Positive Effects of Sunshine
By Emili Sargeant, Life Enrichment Director, Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community Finally, it’s that time of year again. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the air smells like freshly cut grass. Many eagerly anticipate the arrival of spring and summer weather, especially those who deal with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also called Seasonal […]
A Little Pee-Pee Problem
By Dafne Greene, Program Manager, Advocate BroMenn Health & Fitness Center Do you experience incontinence issues when you run, jump, or even laugh? To say that the problem is common is an understatement. A study published in Obstetrics and Gynecology found that nearly 50 percent of all women will at some point in their lives […]
Bone Health Quiz
Submitted by The Bone Health Clinic at Millenium Pain Center Osteoporosis is a disease where the bones become weak and are more likely to break. It is often called the “silent” disease because bone loss happens over time and occurs without any symptoms. In fact, a broken bone is often the first sign that bone […]
Facts About Cataracts
Submitted by Eye Surgical Associates Cataracts are one of the leading causes of reversible blindness in the United States. However, the longer cataracts are left untreated, the more difficult it can be to successfully remove the cataract and restore vision. During Cataract Awareness Month in June, Eye Surgical Associates reminds you that early detection and […]
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. […]
Six Surprising Things That Can Trigger Heartburn
Submitted by Illinois Bariatric Center Most people who suffer from heartburn know that certain foods tend to aggravate the condition. These include tomatoes, tomato sauces, and citrus, fried, or spicy foods. Smoking and alcohol are also very common culprits. There are many more heartburn triggers that aren’t as well-known. This may be because many of […]
Painless Treatment for Relief of Foot Pain!
By Melissa J. Lockwood, DPM, Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates, P.C. Did you know that most patients deal with foot pain for over six months before seeking treatment? It always amazes me that people would choose to be in pain for that long rather than make an appointment to see a podiatrist — especially when […]
Is Poor Sleep Putting You At Risk?
Submitted by the Koala Center for Sleep and TMJ Disorders It’s a familiar story. Most of us can relate to feeling sluggish at work or even on the road. The truth is that Americans do not sleep enough, but we often fail to consider the potential consequences of our sleeplessness. According to the National Sleep […]