Relabeling Worries and Habits
By Bradley A. Post, LCSW, CADC, Chapin & Russell Associates This isn’t me—it’s OCD. Do you have thoughts that repeat themselves over and over? Are you plagued by repetitious habits that are getting out of control? If so, you may have a problem called obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Just by distinguishing constructive worries from […]
Pandemic Stress—Surviving and Thriving
By Melissa Shane, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Healing Hearts Counseling As we move into summer, we all now have experienced living in a pandemic. This has affected our lives in every way possible. Most people find themselves overwhelmed by uncertainty, by being off schedule and by the lack of control. When we live through times […]
Serving People With Cystic Fibrosis
Submitted by Rachel Rockhold, The Legacy Foundation The Colton Underwood Legacy Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to advancing the quality of life for people living with cystic fibrosis (CF). The charity was founded in honor of Harper Hawksworth, a Washington resident, who was diagnosed at birth with CF. Her cousin, Colton Underwood, former NFL […]
When Is a Mole Just a Mole?
By Dr. Zain Rizvi, Heartland Foot & Ankle Associates Many times, something as simple as a mole can become a life-threatening issue if left untreated. That is because a change in the appearance of a mole is often a sign of Melanoma—the deadliest form of skin cancer for women aged 29-35, even more so than […]
Happy With the Skin You’re In
By Karen Tucker When women are constantly bombarded with messages and news about the latest anti-aging treatments and methods, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. How can you maintain a skincare routine when the rules seem to be ever-changing? It might be simpler than you think. By separating the hype from reality, you can come up […]
Total Knee Replacement Surgery: Being Realistic About Results
By Becky Wiese If you’re of a certain age (and if you have been experiencing knee pain due to osteoarthritis for a while, you are probably the right age), you might remember a television show about a man who experienced a terrible crash and was fitted with artificial body parts that made him “better, stronger, […]
One-on-One Direct Access Care
By Alexander Germanis No one on earth knows how you feel better than you. So when there’s a new ache in your knee or reaching at a specific angle sends pain coursing through your shoulder, you are the only one who knows how it feels and understands how badly you want to get rid of […]
Just Keep Going—How One QC Ironman Athlete Made It Happen With Help From Dr. Tuvi Mendel From Orthopaedic Specialists
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists, PC If you ask Quad-Cities native and lifelong athlete Cathy Cooper the best way to handle set-backs from injury, a big smile will sweep across her face as she states, “You just keep going.” She’ll also tell you to find medical experts you trust to be part of your winning team. […]
OMG, I’m Turning Into My Father
By Derek Brawner, Health Alliance In the 10 years we’ve been married, my wife says more and more frequently, “You’re just like your father.” The truth is, I think my father’s the greatest man I know. Here are a few examples of the things I’ve picked up from him. I’ve started waking up early on […]
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Fiduciaries
By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC The world of finance can be baffling. Lawyers have to pass a bar exam to practice law. Accountants have to sit for the C.P.A. exam to receive their designation. It’s all pretty “cut-and-dried” and we, as a society, know those professions are properly vetted […]