What Is a “Wakey Wake” Anyway?

By Terra Mullins, Health Alliance With May being the month for Mother’s Day, it brings so many memories, and I think enough time has gone by that I can share a little about our experience now. Along with celebrating those still with us, it reminds us of those who are no longer with us and […]
Top 5 Mistakes People Make When Starting to Lose Weight

By Heather Kiddoo, Live Active 563 Nutrition & Wellness Something as fundamental as nutrition shouldn’t be so complicated. The problem is that there is an abundance of information on the internet about the “perfect diet” which causes people to be overwhelmed. At Live Active 563, we have helped many people lose weight, gain muscle, and […]
The Skinny on Fat The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown

Fat is an essential nutrient for our bodies. It provides energy. It helps our guts absorb certain vitamins from foods. But, what types of fat should you be eating? Are there any you should avoid? Recommendations about dietary fat have shifted over the last two decades. From the 1970s through the 1990s, nutrition researchers emphasized […]
Is There a Cure?

Submitted by Elizabeth Madlem, APN, The Bone Health Clinic at Millennium Pain Center Osteoporosis — a bone disease that happens when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both — is often called a “silent disease” because you can’t feel that your bones are getting weaker. People often have no idea […]
Dental Issues? Ease the Pain At McLean County Dental Center for Implant and Comprehensive Dentistry

Most of us agree that there’s just about nothing worse than dental pain. It makes your whole face hurt, you can’t ignore it, and you want somebody to fix it now! The only thing worse than dental pain is going to your dentist only to be told that they can provide a “temporary fix,” but […]
CBD Oil for Pets 5 Questions to Ask

Submitted by Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store CBD oil is becoming incredibly popular for both humans and pets — and with good reason. Dog owners are finding that it can help with a wide variety of health issues including anxiety, pain, digestive problems, and skin conditions. CBD stands for cannabidiol, a […]
See Why We Have Been Voted “Best Home Care” in the Region, Four Years Running

Submitted by Good Samaritan Society-Services@Home Did you know that Good Samaritan has been voted the “best home care” in the region by readers of the Quad City Times for four years running? They have also been the winner for three years in the same category from Locals Love Us. Good Samaritan Society has been established […]
Bond Eye Associates: Keeping the Future Bright
By Alexander Germanis One of the greatest gifts is the gift of sight. Not only are most people heavily dependent on it, the ability to see provides us with countless hours of enjoyment, whether it’s watching a movie, seeing a child take their first steps, reveling in the beauty of nature, or reading this article. […]
Personality Disorders
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Co-Owner, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates The term “personality disorder” is frequently thrown around in public discourse when someone does not like the behavior of another. It sounds significant and dire — someone’s personality is disordered, after all, but what does it mean? People have […]
Seven Key Reasons to Keep Exercising
By Mike Stapenhurst If you still have problems making up your mind about exercis-ing, here are seven good reasons why you shouldn’t delay any longer. You’ll live longer. People who exercise regularly can expect to live longer. In fact, people who get a good workout almost daily can add nearly four years to their life […]