Doing More With Less The Story of Allen Sugar
By John Marchioro, Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation (DHS-DRS) Allen Sugar is a man of many talents and interests. He loves to cook, read and has been a fan of chess his whole life. A dedicated and devoted husband and self-employed business man, Allen seems like he has it all. But it’s […]
It’s That Time Again
Submitted by Health Alliance Medicare There are a lot of reminders for folks to check their smoke detector batteries when daylight saving time is over. It does make sense to tie that chore to something that occurs on a regular basis (why not Valentine’s Day?), but I almost always forget to do it. It seems […]
Dr. Ryan Pokorney Brings Fellowship-Trained Expertise in Total Joint Revisions and Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery to the Quad C
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists The hip bone’s connected to the backbone. The backbone’s connected to the neck bone. The neck bone’s connected to the head bone, and they’re all connected by joints. A joint is the connection made between bones in the body. They are constructed to allow for different degrees and types of movement, […]
Use Your Power to Choose! Choose Annual Mammography at age 40
By KD Flick, Physician Liaison, Genesis Imaging Centers You have the power to choose annual screening even though your provider may philosophically believe differently. If your family physician is a member of The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), it’s likely he or she follows the AAFP directive that women who are aged 50 to […]
Mississippi Valley Surgery Center Excellence in Outpatient Care Focused on Innovation
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center The ability to move freely keeps us active and on the move. So, when joint pain or the loss of mobility slows us down, we search for a solution — which often includes considering surgery. In years past, a surgery meant long hospital stays and recovery times as well […]
Food Safety Tips for Parents and Caregivers
By Marianne Gravely, Food Safety Technical Information Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA Back to school, back to the books, back in the saddle, or back in the car for all the parents. The new school year means its back to packing lunches and after-school snacks for students, scouts, athletes, dancers, and all the […]
Ancestral Thought Processes on Nutrition for Health, Wellness, and Longevity
By Joshua Howat, CSCAUK Whilst we live in a time of abundance here in the USA, we are challenged by rampant diseases. Lifestyle choices are definitely an important part of the cause and the answer. Dr. Weston Price spent 10 years traveling to 14 different countries seeking out the secret to health and wellness. What […]
Aging Gracefully While Aging Safely Avoiding Risky Procedures and Empty Promises
By Amy Kennard Raise your hand if you’ve looked in the mirror and tugged a little at those creases around your mouth, frowned at those frown lines, or widened those eyes to make the crows’ feet disappear. Who can relate to feeling that flash of heat that makes you want to tear your clothes off? […]
Not a Camper? Try Glamping! 3 QC-Area Parks with Cabins
By Wade Ellett, Let’s Move QC Outdoors Adventure Blogger Camping is a great way to enjoy some time away from jobs and clocks and reconnect with nature. For those who are a no-go for tents and latrines, there’s a new term that may speak to you: glamping. Think cabins with fireplaces. Maid service. Fresh towels. […]
Cerumen Removal: Why We Do What We Do
By Laura Mergen, Au.D., CCC-A, Audiology Consultants Under normal circumstances, wax and dead skin is naturally removed from ear canals through everyday movement of the head and jaw and through the growth of the skin lining the ear canal. Unfortunately, wearing hearing aids can disrupt how the ear cleans itself, leading to occluding and impacted […]