Peoria Ear, Nose, & Throat — Preserving the Sounds of Life
By Alexander Germanis The first sound of life is the high-pitched cry emitted by a newborn. It is so important a sound if an obstetrician does not hear it the baby is immediately inspected to see if he or she is actually breathing. Sound plays such a crucial role in our lives starting with that […]
Be SMART About GUN SAFETY
By McLean County Be SMART Team Guns are a polarizing topic these days. Wait, before you stop reading, certainly we can all agree that children should not have unsupervised access to loaded firearms right? Simply put, that is the goal of the Be SMART program. In Illinois, that goal is actually the law. So far […]
ADHD & Sleep Disorders—Is There a Connection?
By Todd Gray, DDS, D.ASBA, Koala Center for Sleep Disorders As parents get ready for a new school year, they want their child to get the best start possible—especially after the challenging 2020 school year. However, there is often some concern about learning and behavior issues that may have been noticed over the summer or […]
Mindfulness for Your Health—The Benefits of Living Moment by Moment
Submitted by Aches Away Paying attention to what’s going on right this second can be hard. We often spend more time thinking about what’s coming up in the future. Or dwelling on things in the past we can’t change. We can miss out on experiencing the present. It’s possible to train yourself to focus on […]
New Practice Features Familiar Faces
Have you heard about the new plastic surgeon in town? Probably not, mostly because he’s been an integral member of a well-respected and successful practice since 2004. However, Dr. Chad Tattini is excited to be serving patients with a new team at a new location at Plastic Surgery Associates, a combined practice of Dr. Chad […]
How To Help Manage Pet Separation Anxiety
For more than a year, working from home and keeping social circles small due to COVID-19 has meant people have been able to spend more time with their pets. However, as more Americans are vaccinated and restrictions loosen across the country, it’s likely many are spending less time at home with their pets. As a […]
Managing Post-COVID Syndrome
Submitted by Quad Cities Ketamine Clinic In some people who recover from COVID-19, lingering health problems can continue for many weeks after the virus is gone. There are many terms for these conditions, such as post-COVID syndrome, long-COVID or long-term COVID, however many of these people are now collectively known as long-haulers. In the studies […]
When Is the Right Time for Elective Surgery? Five tips for choosing the right time and place for surgery during the pandemic.
While we know the outcomes of a successful elective surgery are positive—greater mobility, less pain, ease in everyday tasks—it’s no secret there are some perceived hassles that come with having a procedure and the recovery that follows, especially amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The good news is you have the power to make choices that alleviate […]
Silvercrest at Garner – Residents Are Loving the Way They Live With a Bright and Bold Assisted Living Remodel
Nestled in the heart of Davenport, Silvercrest Garner Retirement Community has been a staple in the community since the doors opened in December of 1999. With newly remodeled and ever evolving Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care apartments, Silvercrest Garner gives ample opportunity and a lovely environment for seniors to age in place surrounded […]
I’m Too Smart To Fall For a Scam
By Pam Atkinson M.S, Elm Haven Place Yes, you probably are, but can you control all aspects of your life that make you vulnerable to scammers? Scammers are not the greasy haired, beady-eyed sleezy person of our parents’ time. Actually, they are intelligent manipulators who use narcissistic behaviors, as well as knowledge gained in higher […]