When Should I See an Audiologist?
By Heather Sandy, MA, CCC-A, Audiology Consultants It has been estimated that 10 percent of the U.S. population experience hearing difficulties. Hearing loss and other ear conditions can affect all age groups. In fact, a surprising 65 percent of those with hearing loss are under the age of 65! Hearing loss can be congenital (present […]
Total Shoulder Replacements Totally Change the Game—Swinging Into Full Mobility
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center Chronic joint pain has a way of slowly robbing us from the lifestyle we once loved. Imagine spending your whole life living an active lifestyle to find that suddenly, you can no longer do some of your favorite activities because of joint pain. It can be extremely frustrating, but […]
Make an Informed Choice
Submitted by Villas of Holly Brook When talk turns to planning for where you or the beloved senior in your family will age, you basically have two choices. Can you or the senior in your family successfully and cost-effectively age in place at home? Or will it be a richer, healthier life if the move […]
Memories The Most Precious Christmas Gift Ever!
By Pam Atkinson M.S. , Elm Haven Place The angst over Christmas shopping is already all over social media. Threatened shortages are looming already. What are we to do? Let me ask you this. What gifts do you remember? There may be one or two very notable gifts, but if I ask about events or […]
‘Tis the Season for Safety
Submitted by Kanoski Bresney Law Firm The holiday season presents many safety issues that can quickly turn this festive time of year into a disastrous one. Following are some general tips to make sure you and your family enjoy and celebrate the season with safety in mind. TRAVELING: According to the National Safety Council, traveling […]
Gastro Intestinal Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic — With You Every Step of the Way
By Alexander Germanis Although many people may exit a movie theater as soon as the first credits roll up the screen, a patient observer will take note that a film is the product of thousands of individuals. Even though we may only directly recognize the actors’ contributions, the story cannot be completed without a host […]
What’s It Like To Float Away?
By a Client of Aches Away Massage Therapy I’m always interested in trying out different methods for improving my health. Sometimes I stick with things, and other times it’s once and done. I tried hypnosis to help me overcome the craving for Diet Coke and sugar. The raw juice cleanse, purported to rid my body […]
What’s It Like To Float Away?
By a Client of Aches Away Massage Therapy I’m always interested in trying out different methods for improving my health. Sometimes I stick with things, and other times it’s once and done. I tried hypnosis to help me overcome the craving for Diet Coke and sugar. The raw juice cleanse, purported to rid my body […]
Reduce Your Cancer Risk With Good Nutrition
Submitted by OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center Half the people living in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. With odds like that, it’s important to know what you can do to reduce your cancer risk—as well as some key first steps to take if you do get diagnosed. “It’s […]
Hidden In Plain Sight
By Rachel Timothy There is a metaphor that describes how if you put a frog in a pot of boiling water the frog will immediately jump out, but if you put a frog in tepid water and slowly bring it to a boil, the frog won’t sense the danger until it is too late. This […]