The Cruelty of Calling Older Adults “Sweetie” or “Honey”
By Debbie Reslock for Next Avenue Writer Ceridwen Dovey didn’t think it would be difficult to write a novel from the point of view of a man in his late 80s. But as Dovey wrote last year in The New Yorker, her effort revealed the problem with assumptions. After reading her first draft, an editor […]
You’ve Lost the Weight — Now What?
Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery We have all heard countless success stories about friends, family members, and even total strangers who have lost significant amounts of weight. Maybe it’s even you who has dropped 100 pounds or more, either strictly by diet and exercise or interventional methods such as bariatric surgery. While either of […]
Does It Work?
By Bryce Paschold, DPM, Orthopedic & Sports Enhancement Center Are you skeptical when a new “improved” device or some “amazing” new technology hits the streets? These are natural thoughts until there is valid, reliable evidence showing that a new procedure or product does indeed produce the desired result. When it comes to pain or injury […]
TMD The Great Imposter
Submitted by, J. Todd Gray, DDS, Koala Center for Sleep Disorders What if one day you notice that you can’t open your mouth wide enough to eat a club sandwich? Or you find yourself taking medication far too often for a recurring headache and stiff shoulders? Or don’t enjoy eating certain foods because it hurts […]
Don’t Ignore Varicose Vein Disease
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Benson, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC Ignored and untreated varicose vein disease can lead to serious complications when it is allowed to continue over time. Venous reflux, associated with varicose vein disease, can result in increasing symptoms such as aching legs, pain, and swelling because of the increasing […]
Investigation and Discovery Troubleshooting Migraines Part 5
By Alexander Germanis There is a reason why television crime shows like NCIS or Law & Order are so popular. The process of investigation and subsequent discovery in every show speak to the explorer in all of us. Many doctors are also extremely familiar with investigative work. Like their crime-fighting equivalents, physicians feel the thrill […]
Community Health Care Clinic Saving Our Health Care Dollars
By Angie McLaughlin, Community Health Care Clinic Everyone has insurance because of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), otherwise known as “ObamaCare,” right? Wrong. Ah, but Federal reforms of “ObamaCare” will fix things and then everyone will have access to healthcare, right? Wrong again. Despite what goes on in Washington D.C., there will always be individuals […]
MRI The Diagnostic Edge
Submitted by McLean County Orthopedics Is it going to hurt?” “How long does it take?” “Will I be in an enclosed space?” MRI’s can often be daunting for many people and evoke an array of emotions. MRI’s don’t have to be uncomfortable or scary. Significant technological advances have led to the development of the open […]
Overcoming Obstacles to Nurture Good Health
By Holly Schurter Women face all kinds of obstacles when it comes to developing healthy habits. Busy schedules, the needs of other family members, work responsibilities — who has time to take care of herself while taking care of everyone else? When medical issues do come up, finding time and energy to deal with them, […]
The Advent of Dental Implants Part 1 By Alexander Germanis
There have been certain dental truisms we are told from childhood onward: brush your teeth and floss every day, see the dentist twice a year, and protect your teeth from harm because they are not going to grow back. The options of fixing or replacing broken or lost teeth were limited, the procedures unpleasant, and […]