Visceral Fat—What You Need To Know
By Melissa Larson, Ft. Jesse Imaging & Gale Keeran Center for Women Here we are again, the start of another new year. Thousands of Americans set resolutions at the start of each new year, with at least 20 percent completely losing sight of that goal within 6 weeks. This year, why not forget the yo-yo […]
Good Sleep for Good Health
Submitted by Todd Gray, DDS, D.ASBA, Koala Center for Sleep Disorders Sometimes, the pace of modern life barely gives you time to stop and rest. It can make getting a good night’s sleep on a regular basis seem like a dream. But sleep is as important for good health as diet and exercise. Good sleep […]
Food Habits in Winter Are Snow Joke
By Micah Henderson, Dietetic Intern, Westminster Village As the winter season progresses, our day-to-day tasks and responsibilities can become monotonous and tiresome. We notice our energy levels decreasing and our zeal for life taking a slight decline as we trudge through the snow and turn our faces toward the gray skies. Once the thrill and […]
The Fountain of Youth Under One Roof
By Amy Talcott As we get older, it’s not uncommon for us to scrutinize ourselves a little more in the mirror. We start to notice the telltale signs of aging: a wrinkle here, some sagging skin there, maybe a few age spots sprinkled in for good measure. And while aging is a fact of life […]
Cherishing Our Memories of Home
Submitted by Friendship Manor The new year allows us to think about the days and years past and those yet to come—what we’ve accomplished in life and what we want to do next. Some of our biggest memories often center around … home. As we all know, home is both a place and an idea. It’s […]
What Kinds of Ear Implants Are Out There?
By Laura Schroeder, Au.D., Audiology Consultants Occasionally, a patient will tell me that their friend/coworker/neighbor/family member has a hearing implant, and they would like to know more about it. There are actually several types of implants that can help you hear better. Cochlear implants are the most common implants. These devices have two parts—an electrode […]
Let’s Talk About Roth IRA Conversions
By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC There’s a lot to like about Roth IRAs. Contributions to them are after-tax and the growth over time will never be taxed when you take distributions out after reaching 59-1/2 years old. That’s a really valuable perk as your tax-deferred retirement plan at work […]
How Cold Weather Activities Can Impact Heart Health
Clearing sidewalks and driveways of snow may be essential to keep from being shut in, however, it’s important to use caution when picking up a shovel or starting the snowblower. Research shows many people face an increased risk of a heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest after shoveling heavy snow. In fact, snow shoveling is […]
New Thinking In A New Year
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Co-Owner, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates I love every new year. I know that at some level it is just a psychological construct. However, each new year seems to be bursting with potential, and I get excited thinking about the possibilities for change and new […]
New Thinking In A New Year
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Co-Owner, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates I love every new year. I know that at some level it is just a psychological construct. However, each new year seems to be bursting with potential, and I get excited thinking about the possibilities for change and new […]