Why Losing Weight Is Important Before Surgery QC Senior Achieves 100-pound Weight Loss at Age 80
Submitted by ORA Orthopedics Eighty year-old Donald France, Davenport, is up and walking again without pain after losing nearly a hundred pounds, prior to his successful total knee replacement surgeries on both knees. “When I went to see Dr. Andrew Bries at ORA Orthopedics, I weighed 377 pounds. He said I was too heavy for […]
BFFs Through Thick and Thin Two Best Friends Choose Weight Management for Life-Changing Surgeries
Submitted by Genesis Health System Like most friends, Marsha Daufeldt and Jessica Lyon do a lot together. They work together, shop together, and even own a craft business together. So when the duo decided to have weight loss surgery, it made sense to do it together. Notorious yo-yo dieters, Daufeldt and Lyon had surgery in […]
Liquid Facelift
Submitted by Diamond Medical Spa and Vein Believe it or not the “Liquid Facelift” is one of the fastest growing trends in cosmetic medicine. Many people are seeking a youthful look with less cost, no downtime, more safety, and less pain. There has been a growing appreciation for the physiologic changes that occur as we […]
Introducing a New Imaging Option in Illinois Now at the Genesis HealthPlex
Whether shopping for groceries or scheduling a personal appointment, time determines where we’ll shop and how far we’ll drive to use a service or join an activity. Location, convenience and expediency—that’s the concept behind the new Genesis Imaging Center located inside the Genesis HealthPlex on 28th Avenue Drive. Now, Illinois residents can choose the imaging […]
Retirees Risk Outliving Savings Annuities Can Provide Security With Guaranteed Income for Life
Submitted by Modern Woodmen Richard and Carol’s retirement savings won’t run out tomorrow. Yet they’re afraid what they spend on leisure now will rob them of money they’ll need for necessities later. Today’s retirees are living longer and spending more than they’d expected. Half of all 65-year olds will live beyond age 90, according to […]
Stuff, Stuff, and More STUFF
By Rhonda Hatterman, LivWell Seniors We all want it. We work to accumulate it. We even judge and compare ourselves to others based on the amount of stuff we have. When we run out of room, do we get rid of some of that stuff? Nope. Not usually, anyway. We will store it away. Why […]
Pregnancy and Contraception for Women With Lupus
Information provided by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Although pregnancy in women with lupus is considered high risk, most women with lupus carry their babies safely to the end of their pregnancy. Overall, women with lupus have a higher rate of miscarriage and premature births compared with the general population. […]
Hearing Isssues
By Emily Steffel, AuD, CCC-A, Audiology Consultants, PC Question and Answer Q: I know I have hearing loss and I want to do something about it. What are the steps I need to go through to get hearing aids? A: The specific steps to getting hearing aids can vary slightly from person to person but […]
The Shocking Effects of Sleep Loss on Your Mind and Health
Submitted by Koala Center for Sleep Disorders The first week of March is National Sleep Awareness Week — an annual public education and awareness campaign designed to promote the importance of quality sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, failing to get consistent, quality sleep can have negative consequences on your health and well-being. Getting […]
Tumors of the Spine: Complexity Is Just the Beginning
By Becky Wiese Any runner knows an uneven sidewalk can catch you by surprise — one second you’re focused on your pace, the next you’re flat on your face. Tripping is just an accepted hazard of the sport. Hopefully the result is nothing more than some embarrassment and a little road rash, although sprains and […]