Yoga for Both the Young and Old
By Adrian Patrick Staying fit becomes more and more significant as you get older. There are a variety of ways one can stay in shape, and it really doesn’t matter what type of exercise one uses as long as they get their body moving and are consistent. Prevalent workout routines include weight lifting and aerobic […]
The Power of Love
Submitted by Diamond Medical Spa and Vein Thirty years ago, I embarked on a mission to help bring unspeakable joy (and pain) into the lives of thousands. Little did I know that as an Obstetrician/Gynecologist I would be the active participant in not only the miracle of life, but one the most powerful expressions love […]
Preparing for a Hospital Stay Documents, Personal Items, and Advance Directives are Key
Submitted by Heartland HealthCare of Moline Whether it’s elective or essential, checking into the hospital can be a stressful and confusing process. By taking a little time to prepare and organize before you are admitted, you will help to make your entire hospital stay easier and less stressful. Hospitals can be big and overwhelming for […]
Talking Stitches? Almost!
Submitted by Cut the Clutter Company, LLC™ and Aging in Place With Grace The problem: delayed or incomplete wound healing in seniors and the elderly. The solution: stitches that snitch! There comes a time when we have to face the fact that one of the effects of aging on the human body is that we […]
Happy Holiday Happy Holiday While the Merry Bells Keep Ringing Happy Holidays to You
By Monte Schwartz, Transition Specialist, LivWell Seniors, LLC By now, we’re knee deep into the holiday season with a ways to go. No doubt, good times for many: lights, parties, gifts, traveling, loved-ones, religious observations, etc. I love the holiday season and all it has to offer. Yet, like so many others, I am also […]
A Holiday Filled With Love
Submitted by Ridgecrest Village I have been blessed to meet a couple that are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary this year. Their life has been full of ups and downs, yet they never lost faith and love for each other. Their faith and love have helped them through all the hills and valleys life gave […]
The Importance of Flexibility in a Healthy Exercise Program
A collaboration by The Group OBGYN To stretch or not to stretch? We’ve all heard advice about stretching to warm up or stretching after a workout. In a healthy weight loss and exercise program, it is important to balance all aspects of physical fitness. Speed, balance, and range of motion are the core tenets of […]
Good Financial Habits Made Better
Submitted by Modern Woodmen Making smarter money resolutions It’s been mere weeks since we toasted to 2013 and committed to those pesky New Year’s resolutions. In addition to promises of losing weight or becoming physically fit, many of us challenged ourselves to get fiscally fit. Consider this your friendly reminder to keep working on those […]
Which Food Group Includes Olive Loaf?
By Patrick Harness, Health Alliance There was little variation in this menu when my brother and I were little kids, and our mom saw little reason to change it. She, and countless other mothers at that time, felt this was a nutritious, filling lunch for two growing boys. On the positive side, the Fritos were […]
On Your Smartphone? Text Neck Is Causing Pain, Inflammation, and Injury
Submitted by ORA Orthopedics How often do you check your cell phone, your email, or text someone? It’s a habit most of us do numerous times a day, yet Quad City spine physicians are concerned this seemingly innocuous behavior is wreaking havoc on our necks and spinal columns. A recent study found Americans spend an […]