Investing 101 — Stocks
By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC I’m a big believer in education and meeting people exactly where they are in their financial journey. With about 20 years of experience as a financial planner, I’ve come across countless people who have so much fear and shame surrounding finances. So many people […]
How Do I Know When I Need Hearing Aids?
At first thought, this seems like it would be an easy answer… you need hearing aids when you have trouble hearing. In reality, this is a question many people ponder. For most individuals, hearing loss occurs very gradually, over the course of many years. Because of the slow nature of these changes, hearing difficulties can […]
20/20 Vision for the New Year
By Mervet Adams, Health Alliance Happy New Year to all! I think this year is going to be kind of fun as we set our sights on new adventures and keep an eye on our health and well-being! For the past few years, I’ve steered clear from New Year’s resolutions and have tried to find […]
From Personal Wellness Journey to Fresh Blends
My name is Liane DeVore and I own Fresh Blends in the Quad Cities. We are so excited about this New Year and this new decade! A new year for many of us begins with reflecting on where we have been, where we are now, and where we are headed in all aspects of life. […]
To Fast or Not to Fast Does When You Eat Matter?
What you eat matters. Many studies have shown that the types of food you eat affect your health. But what about the timing? Scientists are just beginning to understand that when you eat may also make a difference. Throughout history, people have experienced periods when food was either scarce or completely lacking, says Dr. Valter […]
Direct Primary Care — A Model for Good Health
Submitted by Colleen McMahon-Ingraham, President, The McMahon Group In a Direct Primary Care (DPC) medical practice, the physician has chosen to work directly with their patients and eliminate the administrative burden associated with billing insurance. In a traditional medical practice, a physician spends up to 40 percent of their time doing paperwork. By eliminating that […]
Communication Skills — Getting Him to Open Up
By Bradley A. Post, LCSW, CADC with Chapin & Russell Associates During my work with couples in marriage counseling, I sometimes find the woman does not realize that the clash between her articulate, assertive communication style and her husband’s difficulty giving voice to his feelings may be at the heart of many of their problems. […]
Changing Your Habits for Better Health
Are you thinking about being more active? Have you been trying to cut back on less healthy foods? Are you starting to eat better and move more but having a hard time sticking with these changes? Old habits die hard. Changing your habits is a process that involves several stages. Sometimes it takes a while […]
Embracing the Joy of the Holidays When Cancer Is the Uninvited Guest
Submitted by The Community Cancer Center People with cancer and their loved ones can sometimes feel out of step from the rest of the world during the holidays. Questions and concerns flood your mind. How do I take care of the holiday rush and myself at the same time? How can I celebrate when I […]
Back Pain: When Is Surgery the Solution?
By Charles L. Rosen, MD, PhD, Central Illinois Neuro Health Science One of the most common complaints patients will have in their life is back pain. In the United States, spine complaints are at historic levels. So, too are the number of surgeries, as well as the complexity of the procedures being performed. A major […]