Get Relief for Troubled Teeth
By Julie Workman It’s not easy to be a dentist. When you meet new people, and they ask you what you do, you say, “I’m a dentist,” and your new almost-friend says, “Oh. I HATE going to the dentist.” Sad. But dentists are underappreciated. They help us keep our pretty smiles; they keep our teeth […]
How Do I Decide Which Hearing Aid Is Best for Me?
By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D., Audiology Consultants There are a lot of different hearing aids available, and they are definitely not a one size fits all solution. The first step in the process is a complete hearing test which will provide necessary information regarding your hearing needs. After the hearing test, the audiologist can help guide […]
The SECURE Act & Eligible Designated Beneficiaries
By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC The SECURE Act (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) was one of the biggest blasts to retirement planning to come down the chute in many years when it was signed into law in 2019 and took effect the beginning of 2020. One big […]
Meeting the Monster: My Pandemic Journey
By Karen Buchanan, Friendship Manor Assistant Administrator Feb. 2020: New coronavirus in China; the USA declares a Public Health Emergency. My boss, the President/CEO of a Continuing Care Retirement Community, tells our Purchasing Specialist to stock up on personal protective equipment. He says the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918 surged early, killing many, declined over […]
Nutrition After Menopause Be Your Best at Every Age
By Bruce Young, MD, Scientific Advisory Board member for the Grain Foods Foundation Health care professionals are often asked by their female patients, friends, and family members if nutrition needs to be changed with aging and especially after menopause. For women, every stage of life brings different nutritional needs. To be your best at any […]
Understanding Fall Allergies
Submitted by Peoria ENT Allergies can happen anytime, but some people may be more prone to allergies at certain times of the year. The triggers may be different, but the symptoms can be the same—itchy nose and eyes, watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing can all be signs of fall allergies. Ragweed is one of […]
What You Need To Know About Heel Pain
Very common in adults and on the rise in children, heel pain continues to be the number one reason patients seek care from foot and ankle surgeons. While experts say there are many reasons for heel pain, including bursitis, Achilles tendonitis, bone bruises, fractures, growth spurts, and nerve pain, the most common cause is plantar […]
Are You a Totally Fit Runner?
By Mike Hintz, Absolute Fitness Would you like to improve your one mile, 5k, 10k, half-marathon or marathon time by running less? It starts with focusing on improving your overall fitness level. Your goal should be to become a fit person who also runs rather than a runner who hopes to become fit. Many runners can […]
The Wisdom of Preparedness
By Alexander Germanis In ancient Greece, the storyteller Aesop told a fable of a wise, industrious, hardworking ant and the ant’s neighbor: the frolicking, carefree grasshopper. When winter comes, the ant is prepared and well-stocked for the bitter season while the grasshopper is left begging for aid from the ant lest he perish. In later […]
Reduce Risks To Cognitive Health
Submitted by Holly Hall, CDP, CMP, CPASRM, Executive Director, The Village at Mercy Creek Genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors are all thought to influence cognitive health. Some of these factors may contribute to a decline in thinking skills and the ability to perform everyday tasks such as driving, paying bills, taking medicine, and cooking. Genetic […]