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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
QC Pilot Flying High After 80-Pound Weight Loss and Two New Knees
Submitted by ORA Orthopedics The sky is the limit for Quad City pilot, Michael Nightingale, 69, Orion, IL, after a mandate from his orthopedic surgeon to lose weight before he could undergo total knee replacement surgery. Michael’s successful weight-loss journey is an inspiration to anyone caught in an endless cycle of joint pain, yet too […]
Nouns Over Verbs
By Benjamin Goodin The turning of the new year finds most of us with a bit more of ourselves to love. Many also see a new year as a chance at becoming a better version of ourselves. Unlike the arrival of a new year, we can’t change our habits at the tick of a second […]
Warning: Do You Need To Attend Laughter University?
Submitted by Cut the Clutter Company, LLC™ and Aging in Place With Grace I thought I had heard of everything, but Laughter University? Seriously? Yes, it is real. The full title is Laughter Online University (laughteronlineuniversity.com) and it is a fascinating web site. I have never doubted the contribution laughter makes to our psychological well-being, […]
Promises, Promises . . .
By Monte Schwartz, Transition Specialist, LivWell Seniors, LLC …meaning those promises we make to ourselves this time each year, otherwise known as New Year’s Resolutions. Let’s see what I’ve got on my list: clean out the garage (that’s been there for a while) and get in better shape (at least lose pounds gained over the […]
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 […]
Weight, What? Weight Management at The Group?
Submitted by Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialists, The Group The Group has long been known as the premier provider of women’s health services in the Quad Cities, but did you know we also offer weight management? You’ve trusted us with your annual exams, your infertility, your pregnancies, and the transition to menopause, now trust that we […]
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 […]