What Is Meant by Food Sustainability?
Submitted by Green Top Grocery The word “sustainability” has become somewhat of a meaningless buzzword – along with eco-friendly, green, natural, and earth-friendly. We often see or hear these terms used as they relate to food, but unfortunately, they are often used simply as a marketing tactic to make the consumer feel good about their […]
Colon Cancer Screenings Save Lives
By Lisa Coon, OSF HealthCare Need a reason to stop avoiding colorectal cancer screenings? We’ve got several: A colorectal cancer diagnosis is the third most common cancer diagnosis in men and women in the United States and the second leading killer. About 50,000 people die each year—even though it’s the most treatable cancer when detected early. How […]
5 Ways to Strengthen Your Immune System
Submitted by Holly Hall, CDP, CMP, CPASRM, Executive Director, The Village at Mercy Creek As we age, it’s natural for our immune systems to weaken. That means older adults have to work a little harder to keep their immunity strong. And as we find ourselves in the wake of coronavirus along with colds, flu, and […]
Senior Living With a Small-Town Feel
By Amy Talcott Walking through the doors of Carriage Crossing Senior Living is like walking into a small, friendly town. As you enter the bright and cheery lobby, you’re likely to be greeted by Jack Fillipponi, one of the residents and unofficial “greeter” who enjoys making everyone feel welcome. Look straight ahead and you’ll notice […]
Simple Screening, Saved Lives Recognizing Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Endoscopy Center and Quad City Gastroenterology There are so many simple safety precautions we take in life. Things like wearing a seatbelt, putting on sunscreen, or even checking both ways before you cross the street are seemingly small steps to take, but they all have the potential to save lives. When […]
What Is Bluetooth, Anyway? And Why Would I Want It in My Hearing Aids?
By Laura Schroeder, Au.D., Audiology Consultants It seems that Bluetooth is everywhere these days, connecting electronic devices together somehow. The Bluetooth technology was named after King Harald, who ruled Denmark in the 10th century. King Harald’s nickname, Bluetooth, likely referred to a bad tooth that appeared dark blue. The people that developed Bluetooth technology intended […]
What the Secure Act 2.0 Means for Retirement Savers
By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC The Secure Act 2.0, passed by Congress in late December 2022 and signed into law by President Biden, seeks to address the huge gap in retirement savings among both those working and those that have retired. The World Economic Forum forecasts that by 2050, […]
What Is Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis (or MS) is a chronic, often disabling disease that causes damage in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Symptoms may be mild, such as numbness in the arms and legs, or severe, such as paralysis or loss of vision. MS is thought to be an immune-mediated disease in which the body’s […]
March Isn’t Just About Basketball. It’s Also Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
Submitted by Springfield Clinic Peoria Spreading awareness about the importance of regular screenings for colorectal cancer is critical for the wellbeing of everyone. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer type worldwide. In 2020, almost two million cases were diagnosed. It is the second leading cause of cancer death with almost one million deaths […]
Tips to Make the Most of Your Doctor’s Appointment
By George Gilbert, M.D., Solvera Health We know your time is valuable and living your best life is important. That’s why I want to make sure every patient gets the most out of each appointment with their primary care provider (PCP). Your PCP could be a physician (MD or DO), nurse practitioner (NP), physician […]