ORAL APPLIANCE: An Alternative to CPAP? PART 2
By Jeffrey Bassman, DDS, PC Jeffrey Bassman, DDS, PC In the last issue of Healthy Cells Magazine (January 2013), I discussed snoring and sleep apnea and the pros and cons of wearing a CPAP machine or one of its varieties. Again, I want to emphasize that the CPAP is the best option for snoring/sleep […]
Hearing Health Q & A
By Emily Steffel, Au.D., CCC-A, Audiology Consultants Q: My doctor is recommending I have my hearing tested. What can I expect from the experience? A: Have no fear; we endeavor to make the process as painless and stress-free as possible. If your doctor is recommending a hearing test, often he or she will send a […]
A Fresh Start Happy New Year From Lutheran Hillside Village
Just like a fresh snowfall, the new year is a clean slate, an invitation to make all things new. At Lutheran Hillside Village, the Long Term Care Center has been beautifully renovated for 2018 with handsome upgrades to all gathering spaces and fresh paint and carpet throughout. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the care center dining rooms […]
Protecting Musicians’ Hearing
Submitted by Midwest Hearing Center The musician presents an all too common “catch-22” in hearing health care. Whether someone is a rock star, marching band member, music instructor, or sound engineer, his/her hearing acuity is essential but is also threatened by the loud environment he/she frequently experiences. Anyone who is around loud sound for a […]
Animal Hoarding: Devastating for Animals and People
By Lauren Malmberg, Peoria County Animal Protection Services Remember the “cat lady” who lived in your neighborhood and kept dozens of cats? Most neighborhoods can cite examples of people who fit this description. While it may seem harmless and even sweet, this is considered animal hoarding and causes tremendous suffering and cruelty to the animals. […]
Protecting Musicians’ Hearing
Submitted by Midwest Hearing Center The musician presents an all too common “catch-22” in hearing health care. Whether someone is a rock star, marching band member, music instructor, or sound engineer, his/her hearing acuity is essential but is also threatened by the loud environment he/she frequently experiences. Anyone who is around loud sound for a […]
An Admittedly Unhealthy Person’s Experiment With a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet
By Jessica Braun Nutrition is a touchy topic for us Americans. As far as health goes, we’re not exactly a shining example to the world. I admit that I drink a giant soda every day, and I hardly ever drink water…I eat vegetables sometimes, and occasionally I’ll buy the healthy grain-y bread, but overall, I […]
Seniors Commit Suicide Twice as Often as Teens
While teenagers are the age group most associated with suicide risk, the terrible truth is that another group is killing themselves at even higher rates: seniors. Adults aged 65 to 84 are nearly twice as likely to commit suicide as 15 to 24-year-olds, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Beyond age 85, […]
Alternatives to Patient Care
By Leah Grebner, PhD, Director of Health Information Management Have you considered a career in the medical field, but just don’t feel that patient care is a good fit for you? There are a variety of healthcare career opportunities that you may want to explore that require anywhere from one to four years of education […]
For Alzheimer’s Caregivers, Knowledge Is Power
Michael Snowden was just 12 and his sister 16 when their mother began to exhibit symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Although they didn’t receive a definitive diagnosis until seven years later, the need to assume caregiving roles while still in their teens profoundly affected their lives. “Not many people understood the disease or how to take […]