Palliative Care Do You Know What It Is?
By Steven A Buttice, Founder and President Living By Your Design, Inc. The phone rings and your heart speeds up at the news: your mom has just been diagnosed with a chronic and painful disease. You know that there are many decisions to be made and that your mom and family will need information and […]
Abusers Seek Allies, Survivors Seek Help Making Simple the Complexities of Sexual Abuse
By Paul Schellenberg, LLC, MA, LCPC, Member of the Illinois SOMB list The traumatic events of abuse are horrific to the victim when abuse occurs. Unfortunately, the effects of abuse do not stop when the abuse ends. In most cases, a new form of abuse comes into play. This the abuse of shaming. For discussion […]
Psychological Development Across the Life Span Part Two: Adulthood
By Jennifer Morrison, PsyD. Throughout the course of our lifetime, there are number of psychological hurdles that we have to overcome in order to continue to grow along the path of psychological development. There are several different age groups, and with each group comes a unique developmental task the person must grapple with in order […]
Your Eyes, More Than the Windows to Your Soul Part 1
By James Wilson, OD, Bond Eye Associates How much do you know about your eyes? I mean, really know about them? I will try to give you a broad overview without boring you to death. It may save you or a family member from going blind, literally! Your eyes are more than just the windows […]
If You Suffer From Shoulder Pain That’s Limiting Your Mobility, Consider Outpatient Surgery for a Quick and Effective Rec
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center A minor fall on a carpeted surface isn’t a big deal for most people. They just brush themselves off and stand back up. But for Donald “Don” Johnson, a facilities manager at a Quad-Cities manufacturing plant, falling down in a movie theater the day after Christmas left him in […]
Dental Implants: Are They Right for You?
By Robert L. Byrum DDS, PC, Pleasant Valley Dentistry A smile says a lot about you. It can say even more when you are missing teeth. One option is dental implants, which are artificial root replacements we build upon to create the feel, function, and look of natural, healthy teeth. Dental implants are mostly used […]
National Osteoporosis Month Bone Up on the Facts
Submitted by Genesis Imaging Center What do you know about Osteoporosis? You’ve probably never considered bone loss and how it could affect your daily routine. National Osteoporosis Month is the perfect time for you to bone up on your bone health. What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a bone disease that causes the bones to become […]
Getting the Most Out of Your Doctors Visit
By Greta Nelson RN — Good Samaritan Society Services at Home Have you ever found yourself leaving the doctor’s office or hospital with more questions or doubts than you had when you went in? Maybe you were in for a quick visit for yourself or a loved one, or maybe you had an extended stay […]
On a Mission to move you. ORA Orthopedics Opens Advanced Quad City Orthopedic and Physical Therapy Clinic
All-American Heptathlete Cole Connell, 20, a St. Ambrose University Fighting Bee sophomore, is pursuing his dream to become a champion on the podium, despite debilitating shin injuries that threatened to derail his promising track career. Cole’s world-class dreams take world-class injury treatment, and he has found a winning team of orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists […]
What Have You Got to Lose?
By Rachel Smith, ARNP, Weight Management at The Group Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists Already planning for swimsuit weather? Perhaps you just completed your annual check-up with your physician and received some worrying health news. Just as there are many different motivations for weight loss, there are many different methods for determining body fat and the […]