Healthy Social Media Habits How You Use it Matters
Technology has changed the way we interact with each other. Social media puts other people just keystrokes away. This helps some feel like they have more social support. But for others, it can increase isolation and depression. Researchers are investigating how social media affects mental health. They’re learning that who you meet and what you […]
Sleep Apnea and Women Ignorance Is Not Bliss
Submitted by Todd Gray, DDS, D.ASBA, Koala Center for Sleep & TMJ Disorders Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) has generally been considered a men’s health issue. In fact, according to the National Sleep Foundation, the ratio of men to women who come in to be evaluated for OSA is quite unbalanced. For every one woman diagnosed […]
Sleep Apnea and Women Ignorance Is Not Bliss
Submitted by Todd Gray, DDS, D.ASBA, Koala Center for Sleep & TMJ Disorders Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) has generally been considered a men’s health issue. In fact, according to the National Sleep Foundation, the ratio of men to women who come in to be evaluated for OSA is quite unbalanced. For every one woman diagnosed […]
Why CoolSculpting® Is the Next Best Thing
By Kristen Anderson Do you hate your “muffin top?” How about love handles—that aren’t so lovely? Or maybe it’s that outer thigh fat that causes you to avoid wearing yoga pants. Many people struggle with stubborn pockets of fat that simply won’t go away—no matter how much they diet or exercise. CoolSculpting is an up-and-coming, […]
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 […]