Processed vs. Ultra-Processed Food and Why It Matters to Your Health
By American Heart Association News The difference between “processed” and “ultra-processed” foods might sound like an issue best left to linguists or hungry English teachers. But for the sake of your health, it’s worth understanding. That’s because some of those foods are just fine —and too much of others can harm you. What is the […]
Autoimmune Diseases – What You Need to Know
Your immune system is supposed to keep you healthy. What happens when it turns against you? Autoimmune conditions can cause symptoms like pain and swelling in the muscles and joints. Your immune system’s job is to keep you healthy by detecting and fighting harmful intruders such as bacteria and viruses. If you have an autoimmune […]
Case Management—Is It for You?
By Beth Ingle, CSA, Certified Senior Advisor®, Director of Retirement and Planning, Living By Your Design, Inc. Is it possible to save money on medical expenses and increase the quality of life? Sounds great, doesn’t it? Around 1990, progressive people in the medical community put together data that showed if people have help managing their […]
The Resource to Help You with Your Move
By Alexander Germanis Most of us can remember the dreaded research paper assignment in school. Although the younger generations will never understand what it used to be like, many of us can easily recall needing to gather resources from all over to garner information. Poring over periodicals, scouring the card catalog at the library, and […]
Breaking the Barriers to Men’s Health and STIs
By Sincere Williams STIs are on the rise across the nation and in our Peoria area. The most recent STI or sexually transmitted infection data for the United States shows that the rise occurs among the more common infections such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis. Young men; men who have sex with men (MSM); and […]
Troubleshooting the Body’s Computer Treating Migraines at Prairie Spine and Pain Institute
More than three-quarters of households in the United States own a computer. Combined with the number of smartphones, the daily use of computers in this country continues to be on the rise. But as most users will tell you, computers can evoke constant feelings of ambivalence. Even though they seem to make our lives easier, […]
Dishing Out the Facts on Good Fats
For those seeking to be more health-conscious, the idea of eating nutritiously seems simple. However, understanding what’s truly “good for you” can sometimes be confusing. Avocados From Mexico is sharing how avocados – a delicious food and source of good fats and several vitamins – make everything better. Avocados From Mexico conducted a survey and […]
Robotic Assistance in Orthopedic Surgery
By Alexander Germanis Science fiction has predicted many advances in technology: nuclear-powered submarines, hand-held computers, and even robotic surgical assistants. While surgery may not have yet met the levels depicted in Star Wars or Star Trek, some surgical centers and hospitals have made a leap forward in how they perform certain procedures. At Orthopaedic Specialists […]
Signs of Hearing Loss in Children
By Kevin Kock, Au.D. Hearing loss can be a major issue for children, and it can significantly impact their development and quality of life. Because hearing is linked to speech, language, and even behavior, it is crucial to detect hearing loss early on. This way appropriate interventions can be put in place that ensure the […]
MIGRAINE: What You Need to Know
Migraine is a neurological condition (meaning that it’s a disease of the nervous system) that is associated with severe headaches and other symptoms in the nervous system and body. Migraine headaches can be very intense, often causing pain that throbs and pulses. Headaches aren’t the only symptom that can affect people with migraine: unlike other […]