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 […]
The Healthy Workplace
Book Review by The Bookworm Sez It appears to be a cold; half the staff is sniffling, the other half is coughing, everybody’s sluggish, and you’re not feeling so well yourself. Will this affect your business? Maybe, but in The Healthy Workplace by Leigh Stringer, you’ll find ways to minimize it next time. As an […]
Cold Weather and Joint Pain What’s the Link?
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists While the crisp air and the snow-covered landscape paint a pretty picture, cold temperatures can bring not-so-pleasant discomfort in your joints. Many people experience a worsening of inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and joint pain affecting the hips, knees, elbows, shoulders, and hands during the winter months. The reason for that […]
Hearing Challenges Question and Answers
By Emily Steffel, AuD, CCC-A I have difficulty hearing my television; my family complains it is too loud, but when it is softer I can’t understand what the people are saying. What can I do? There are several options that can help make television watching easier and clearer. The first thing to do is make […]
Should You Get a Fitness Tracker? Do They Help?
By Adam Sinicki If you’re at all interested in improving your health, then you may be interested in potentially getting yourself a fitness tracker. They’ve been gradually getting more popular over the last couple of years, and in 2015 we saw some very compelling offerings get released. No longer are these glorified pedometers; now they […]
How to Use the Hunger and Fullness Scale
By Michelle May, MD The Hunger and Fullness Scale, from the book series, Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat, is a useful tool for assessing your hunger and fullness levels before, during, and after you eat. It will help you identify your hunger cues, observe how different types and amounts of food affect […]
Childhood Obesity: At-A-Glance
American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate
Make Dollars and Sense of It
Submitted by Ruth Ahnen, FIC, Modern Woodmen Enter “financial literacy in America” into any Internet search engine, and you’ll be overwhelmed with statistics. Mostly bad. However, many educators feel kids who learn the importance and value of money at an early age grow into adults who make smarter financial decisions. Modern Woodmen Bank offers the […]
Frozen vs Fresh Vegetables: Which Is Better?
At the end of every summer season, do you find yourself mourning the loss of your favorite fresh fruits and veggies? It might be time to hit the freezer aisle because when it comes to frozen versus fresh vegetables, both are winners. Hidden between the frozen pizza, sugary breakfast foods, and other ultra-processed foods, frozen […]
Check up on Your Health! Know when and what screenings you need to keep your body healthy in 2017.
Submitted by Genesis Imaging Centers Every January, we pledge new resolutions to improve ourselves from the inside out. Some of the top resolutions each year include lose weight, eat healthier, save more/spend less, and spend more time with family and friends. While all of these resolutions focus on mental, financial, and physical health, there is […]