Dental Health It’s More Than Just Teeth
By Dr. Susan Bordenave Bishop, D.M.D, Director of Dental Services, Peoria City/County Health Department February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. During this time, dentists in Peoria and across the United States bring awareness to dental and oral healthcare for children. Neglecting dental care can lead to health concerns which can start at an early […]
The Importance of the Thyroid Gland
Submitted by Peoria ENT Your thyroid gland is something you may not ever think about. As long as it’s functioning properly, it’s always working—making sure it produces the right amount of hormones necessary for all the cells in your body to work normally. However, when your thyroid gland malfunctions, the food you eat may not […]
The Stigma of Weight Loss Surgery
By Kelsi Evans, MS, RD, LDN, and Katrina Howard, RD, LDN, CPT, in consult with Jacob Hopping, MD, FACS, FASMBS, and Jayaraj Salimath, DO, FACOS, FASMBS Telling someone with obesity to lose weight by eating less and moving more is like telling someone with depression to feel happier by smiling more and thinking happy thoughts. […]
9 Tips to Protect Your Heart
By Timir Baman, MD OSF HealthCare, Cardiovascular Institute Heart issues can go unnoticed until damage has been done or there is a critical heart failure, making prevention critical. In the United States, heart disease is the number one cause of death in men and women. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), […]
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 […]