Laser Technology Treats Toenail Fungus
Submitted by ORA Orthopedics The hot, humid months of summer may not only get us out and sweating, but the steamy season also creates the perfect growing conditions for toenail foot fungus that’s unsightly and hard to beat. “Symptoms of foot fungus are nails that may be thickened, discolored, brittle, or streaked with yellow,” says […]
Cardiac Nurse and a Busy Dad Say divvyDOSE Helps Them Remember
By David Heitz Like any good nurse, Dana Trawzynski doesn’t dispense advice to her patients loosely. When a relative told her that divvyDOSE had revolutionized the pharmaceutical industry by making medication adherence easier (resulting in better patient outcomes), she decided to try it herself. “I work in healthcare, and [divvyDOSE] is a great fit,” Trawzynski […]
Good Morning Hypothyroidism How More than 2–3 Percent of Americans Greet the Day
Many of us have a morning routine; however, millions of Americans say “good morning” a little differently. For individuals living with the incurable condition of hypothyroidism, their morning routine is likely to include taking medication at the same time before breakfast each morning, as prescribed by their doctor. According to the American Association of Clinical […]
Urgency or Emergency? How to Pick Where to Go for Medical Attention
When unexpected health mishaps arise, many people’s first reaction is to head to an emergency room. But when those illnesses and injuries aren’t true emergencies, not knowing the best option for care can end up costing both time and money. So how can you know where to go when medical attention is needed? Urgency or […]
Seniors Get a Taste of Real Living
Submitted by Healthy Cells Magazine Find out everything there is to know about life after retirement as Healthy Cells Magazine of the Quad Cities area hosts a tour of up to five local retirement communities to help seniors discover the joys and pleasures of new beginnings. “Out and about” in the Quad Cities area never […]
Easing the Way of the Sandwich Generation
Submitted by LivWell Seniors “Sometimes asking for help is the most meaningful example of self-reliance.”— Unknown At LivWell Seniors, we recently received a phone call from an adult son. His parents live in the Quad Cities area, and even though he lives a couple hours away, he is one of the closest and most involved […]
Fuel Your Activity With Carbohydrates!
By Stefanie Djuric and Dawn Blocklinger, Bloomington Hy-Vee Dietitians As the weather gets warmer, many of us head out to take part in local running or biking races or just to have some active fun on our own or with our families. To fuel up for these activities, it is important to eat foods that […]
Healing and Connecting Powers of Adult Coloring
By Jackie Pope-Ganser, Life Enrichment Director, Meadows at Mercy Creek It seems that no matter how technology advances us as a society, some things never go out of fashion. Adult coloring books are all the rage right now. Research shows that the therapeutic benefits of this activity can help generate wellness, spark creativity, encourage calmness, […]
Treatments for Heavy Vaginal Bleeding
Submitted by Brittany King, APN, WHNP, Advanced Women’s Healthcare Many women experience heavy bleeding both during and in between menstrual periods. Bleeding is considered abnormally heavy if it lasts longer than seven days per period or is so heavy that you have to change your pad or tampon nearly every hour. Untreated heavy bleeding can […]
The Sunshine Vitamin
By Mary Kay Holloway, RDN, CSO, LDN, Community Cancer Center Nutrition research can be like a jigsaw puzzle. We see certain pieces or groupings that seem to fit together, but they don’t make up the whole picture. It can be hard to know just where in the picture they fit or if they even belong […]