Dealing with Cold Sores
Submitted by Houska Dental Center If you’ve ever had a cold sore, sometimes called a fever blister, you know how painful and annoying they can be—especially if one appears just before an important event! Cold sores are very common, affecting an estimated 45 to 80 percent of adults and children. They are often confused with […]
Putting Cement in a Broken Bone
By Craig Carmichael, MD, McLean County Orthopedics Doctor, my mom fell six weeks ago, and her pain has been excruciating. She moved into a nursing home because she cannot walk, and she is deteriorating rapidly,” describes the family of a patient with a spinal compression fracture. The good news? This patient was treated with a […]
Can a Positive Mood Impact Your Heart?
By Kathryn Bohner, for Advocate BroMenn Medical Center Being happy might have more overall health benefits than one might think, according to a study published by the American Heart Association (AHA). The study showed that heart disease patients with a positive attitude are likely to exercise more and live longer than those who are not […]
Clockwork Precision in Athletics Fuel-Burning Fingerprint Part 3
By Alexander Germanis There are some things in nature that, while similar in initial appearance, are utterly unique upon closer inspection, Snowflakes are an oft-cited example of this variety in nature. Fingerprints are another. Even identical twins do not share the same complex pattern of swirls and whorls on their fingertips. It’s certainly logical that […]
The Drill Stops Here Local Dentist Patents Drill Stop
By Linda Hankemeier A true craftsman knows the importance of having the best tools available when doing important work. Dr. Emil Verban recently secured a U.S. patent for a drill stop he designed to help dentists place dental implants with greater accuracy. The stainless steel drill stop fits like a small sleeve over the dental […]
Offering Healing Through Fresh Air and Sunshine
Submitted by Healing Rides In 2012, Barbara Brown was diagnosed with cancer and began surgery and treatments, which left her very weak and unable to do the things she was used to doing. She loved to hike, ride bikes, and garden, but even walking to the end of her sidewalk was too much for her […]
Are Food Sensitivities Affecting Your Health?
By Barbara Sealock For health problems ranging from digestive issues to sleeplessness, weight loss problems, and a host of other symptoms and conditions, food sensitivities may be to blame. Despite the connection between food sensitivities and health issues, food sensitivities are often overlooked in diagnosis. Yet eliminating troublesome foods from your diet can often relieve […]
Lack of Sleep Getting You Down?
Submitted by Koala Center for Sleep Disorders If you didn’t sleep well last night, you may find yourself irritable and grumpy today. But if you’re someone who has suffered from insomnia and disrupted sleep for months, years, or decades, the compounded sleeplessness may take an even greater toll on your overall mood and mental health. […]
A Day in the Life of an Assisted Living Resident
Submitted by Teri Saxton, Executive Director at Meadows at Mercy Creek My name is Jane, and I am a resident of an assisted living community. I have lived here for three years now, and I am proud to call this community my home. I made the decision to look for a senior living community when […]
Magnificent Magnesium A Top Nutrient for 2016
By Stefanie Djuric and Dawn Blocklinger, Bloomington Hy-Vee Dietitians In the world of human health, magnesium is a key nutrient for many vital functions in the body. Deficiency of this mineral is thought to be linked to more than 20 disease conditions. Despite this importance, it’s estimated that more than 80 percent of Americans do […]