Something to Talk About
Submitted by LivWell Seniors Family conversations can be tough to have — money, marriage, kids. Out of fear, tough conversations tend to be avoided. Instead of talking something through, issues simmer until they’re brought up in the wrong way and in an emotionally charged environment. This all-too-common situation brings to mind the quote usually attributed […]
You’ve Hit the Big 4-0? Bonus! Time for Your First Mammogram!
By Genesis Imaging Centers When 41-year-old Juanita was advised by her physician that it was time for her to begin annual screening, she was nervous. “Any test that comes along with age is stressful,” she shared. Since she didn’t know much about mammography, other (younger) women were quick to point out how painful the exam […]
Rehab to Home
Submitted by Bettendorf Health Care by MGM Healthcare Earl Day has been working since he was seven years old and has been independent his entire life. He owned his own business in Milan for 27 years, and worked various jobs after that. Earl worked up until he was 80. He was starting to have some […]
Retired Moline Athlete and Coach Believes in Lifelong Fitness “If You Don’t Use It, You Lose It”
Submitted by ORA Orthopedics Interest in sports reaches a fever pitch in August with the Olympic Games held in Rio de Janeiro and the John Deere Classic here in the Quad Cities. Staying strong is not only for the young, elite athlete. Just ask Mike Owens, 78, Moline. In a life spanning nearly eight decades, […]
Why Can I Hear People Speaking, but Not Understand What They Are Saying? What Can I Do?
By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D., Audiology Consultants You are not alone in this complaint. It is one that we hear frequently and can often be explained by common changes that happen in our hearing, especially as we age. Speech falls across many different frequencies. In English, our vowel sounds are in the low frequencies and the […]
Do I Need Life Insurance at My Age?
Submitted by Modern Woodmen Taylor Swift. Mariah Carey. Stevie Wonder. What do these people have in common (besides powerful lungs and a few Grammys on their shelves)? Despite their age differences, all three have a need for the protection life insurance provides. Whether you’re a Taylor, a Stevie, or someone in between, you have protection […]
Try Yoga to Soothe the Stress in Your Mind and the Tension in Your Body!
By Bertil Hjert Times are hard and they just seem to be getting harder! Every day, we hear more dire news about the economy, sinking stock prices, and mounting job losses. Everyone is worried that they will be the next victim. This stress can have damaging effects on your emotional and physical well being. Stress […]
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center For Quad-Cities patients who are facing an esophageal, pancreatic, or stomach cancer diagnosis, the process of getting answers to help them fight their disease just got a lot easier. That’s because the Mississippi Valley Endoscopy Center has invested in the latest advanced technology to diagnose and treat diseases in […]
Watermelon A Summer Favorite
Nothing says summer like a watermelon treat, but unlike many unhealthy options, this one is guilt-free and loaded with beneficial nutrients. For a long time, watermelon has been taken for granted as a sweet, tasty summertime fruit, made of sugar and water, and nothing more. Over the past years, nutritionists, medical professionals, scientists, and researchers […]
Tips and Swaps for a Healthier Diet Even in Summer!
Submitted by Advocate BroMenn Medical Center Trying to maintain a healthy diet may seem daunting, and it can be especially hard in the summertime, when vacations and backyard cookouts can derail even the most die-hard dieters. Part of the solution may be to think ahead, plan, and make sensible substitutions whenever possible. “When deciding which […]