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 […]
Here’s to La Diosa!
By John Marchioro, Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation (DHS/DRS) In January 2015, chef Laura Martinez’s dream came true at the opening of her very own restaurant, La Diosa, which means “The Goddess.” Located in Chicago’s affluent Lincoln Park District, La Diosa’s menu is a fusion of Mexican and French cuisine inspired by […]
What is Sexual Addiction?
By Karen Lee, LCPC, CSAT, CMAT and Nathan Krahn, LCPC, CSAT, CMAT Karen Lee, a former employee of AGAPE Counseling, can be reached at 309-826-2593, located at 712 E. Empire in Bloomington. Sexual addiction (sometimes called hypersexuality, sexual dependency, or sexual compulsivity) has received attention from the media in recent years as celebrities and politicians […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Doing the Bix this Year? Get a Leg Up on Better Running Now!
Submitted by Let’s Move Quad Cities Whether you are a coach potato dreaming of your first 5K or a veteran runner, give your workouts some thought before heading out the door this year. Quad City Physical Therapist Dan White, ORA Physical Therapy, says “it’s not one week or one workout that makes us faster, but […]
A Dairy-Free Summer
By Taylor Cole As children, many of us were often told to drink our milk so we could have strong bones. We saw celebrities smiling with milk mustaches in “Got Milk?” advertisements, and we may have been fed diets full of cheese, butter, and other dairy products. Dairy was an essential component of the food […]
A Recipe for Love
By Mary Huebbe, Marketing Director, Ridgecrest Village While celebrating our 50th anniversary, we decided to make a cookbook going back to recipes from some of our first residents and staff to today’s residents and staff. It was fun putting it together. I was given a copy of the first cookbook they ever made from […]