Hearing Aids and Wireless Technology
By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D., Audiology Consultants, P.C. Question: Illinois law says I have to be “hands free” when I drive, but I can’t wear a Bluetooth headset because I have hearing aids. What can I do? Answer: This is one instance where it’s really handy to wear hearing aids! The vast majority of today’s hearing […]
Nothing to Sneeze at: 5 Tips for Seasonal Allergy Relief
Spring is upon us, and if you have seasonal allergies, you may be less excited about that than most. After all, what fun is finally freeing your face from that scarf if you’re just going to bury it in a tissue? It’s no fun at all, but allergies don’t have to make you miserable. “The […]
HIV Epidemic Under Control Adherence as a Matter of Public Health
By David Heitz, divvyDOSE Perhaps one of our country’s biggest public health success stories has been getting the HIV epidemic under control. There even is a daily pill to prevent transmission of HIV. Studies have shown the pill, known as Truvada as PrEP, is up to 99 percent effective when taken as directed. But if […]
Experience Matters Meet the Breast Imaging Experts Reading Your Mammogram
By KD Flick, Genesis Imaging Centers In May of last year, 55 year old Linda began having pain in her right breast. She thought it was probably a strained muscle and waited for it to pass. But by the end of July the pain was even more persistent so she finally called her family doctor. […]
Seven Reasons You Probably Have Sleep Apnea
By Susan Hanson, Sleep Clinic Technologist, Genesis Health System Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder in which breathing rapidly starts and stops. It affects nearly 40 million U.S. adults alone. If left untreated, obstructive sleep apnea is a serious matter. In many cases, it leads to debilitating daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, depression, and […]
A Non-Invasive Fat Reduction Treatment
Submitted by Diamond Medical Spa and Vein The dreaded “Double Chin,” “Turkey Neck,” or “My Mother’s Neck” is one of the top embarrassing areas of the face. Many women wear turtleneck blouses to cover up while men just seem to let it all hang out. More and more public demand is for less invasive cosmetic […]
Get Out of the House to Make Delicious Vegetables
By Stefanie Djuric and Dawn Blocklinger, Bloomington Hy-Vee Dietitians Health experts consistently recommend that most Americans should try to eat more vegetables. News flash! For one reason or another, most people do not want to hear this advice, much less practice it. When it comes to eating vegetables, raw or cooked, really doesn’t seem to […]
Taking Your Health to Heart
By Jesse VanLe, MD, HeartCare Midwest As we age, it can be challenging to distinguish signs of aging from symptoms that point to potential health risks. Early recognition of potential health problems is an important part of staying healthy. One of the areas where early recognition is most crucial to recovery is the heart, and […]
Complications Can Result from Untreated Varicose Veins
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Benson, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC Ignoring varicose vein disease can lead to serious complications for patients. Over time, venous reflux can result in increasing symptoms, such as leg aching, pain, and swelling, because of the progressive valve failure inside the veins. Resulting skin changes, such as stasis […]
Anxiety Disorders in Children
By Wilma McLaughlin, LCPC, Agape Counseling Anxiety and anxiety disorders in children are one of the main reasons parents seek counseling for their children. Phobias (such as school or social phobia), separation anxiety, obsessive compulsive behavior, generalized anxiety, and posttraumatic stress are all anxiety related disorders. Anxiety is best understood in terms of being a […]