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 […]
Debt Reduction Strategies
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group To improve your financial situation, the first thing to consider is reducing your debt load. A number of strategies can be used to pay off debt. However, before starting any debt payoff strategy (or combination of strategies), be sure you understand the terms of your debts, including interest rates, […]
Excellence in Patient Care Promotes Practice Growth
By Becky Wiese Dr. Melissa Lockwood opened the doors of Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates (HFAA) almost eight years ago with the goal of providing comprehensive, compassionate podiatric care. She believed, and still believes, that the patient and doctor must work together as a team to obtain the most satisfying results. To that end, Dr. […]
Simple Steps for Proper Diagnoses Part 2
By Alexander Germanis Sir William Osler, a Canadian-born physician commonly referred to as “The Father of Modern Medicine,” is well known for having done a lot in his field. But perhaps the thing for which he is best known is something he said: “Listen to your patient; he is telling you the diagnosis.” Establishing the […]
Pastes, Strips, Trays, and Gels: Do Teeth Whiteners Really Work?
By Amy Kennard Teeth whitening products and procedures have become as prominent these days as the smiles on our faces. But which products are really the most effective, and which ones just take a bite out of your wallet? Brushing Your Way to Whiter Teeth? The most common teeth whitening products are over-the-counter (OTC) toothpastes […]
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 […]