The Truth About Rheumatoid Arthritis Part 2
Information provided by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory disease that causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in the joints. It occurs when the immune system, which normally defends the body from invading organisms, turns its attack against the membrane lining the joints. […]
Leave Those Wild Animals Alone
Submitted by Peoria County Animal Protection Services Summer is here and with it comes green grass, new flowers, and wildlife. Wild animals, particularly in our urban areas, continue to present a challenge for residents and neighborhoods. Most commonly, residents encounter young wildlife separated from their mothers, bats (sometimes inside the house), coyotes, raccoons, or squirrels […]
Bullying Defined
Information from StopBullying.gov Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school-aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied and who bully others may have serious, lasting problems. In order to be considered bullying, the behavior must be […]
Food Safety Tips for Parents and Caregiver
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 […]
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? […]
Manage Diabetic Pets at Home
Chances are good that you know someone who has diabetes. However, you may not realize this disease that commonly affects humans is on the rise among dogs and cats. Like humans, a diagnosis of diabetes requires lifestyle changes and heightened health monitoring, yet, with proper care, your pet can live a full and active life. […]
Looking at Senior Living Communities
By Steven A. Buttice What is home? This writer believes home is a major part of our identity. Chances are, a married couple bought the home at a very exciting time of life. Families were raised in the home. Memories surround each room and piece of furniture. Vibrant bedroom colors may have been chosen by […]
Am I Worrying Too Much?
By Jennifer Morrison, PsyD Postdoctoral Resident, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates A lot of people find themselves worrying about their children, their families, their bills, and other things on a regular basis. The amount of worrying and what you worry about can greatly vary from person to person. Time spent worrying can […]
Positive Outlook, Perseverance Pays Off
By Dave Tompkins Just because an injury limits what you can do, it doesn’t limit you. That is the life message you get when talking to Jim Brown, and it’s one he knows all too well. The Chicago native spent four years in the Air Force following high school and embarked on a series of […]
If I Have Ringing/Buzzing in My Ears and Have Hearing Loss, Won’t a Hearing Aid Just Make the Ringing/ Buzzing Sound Louder, To
By Ellen J. Verlo, M.A., CCC-A, Clinical Audiologist, Audiology Consultants The short answer to this question is rarely. Hearing aids do not cause ringing/buzzing to become louder with a few exceptions. The ringing/buzzing is tinnitus. The majority of people who have tinnitus and wear hearing aids experience some relief when using their hearing aids. The […]