Should You Be Concerned About Childhood Obesity? Part 1 of 3
By Joen Lane America has one of the most sophisticated healthcare systems in the world, home to incredible technologies, research labs, scientists, experts, and skilled providers who have proven that progress for cures moves forward each day. However, when we step outside our doctor’s offices and look at our health as a whole, it’s undeniable […]
Using Your Body’s Own Healing Abilities
By Becky Wiese Regenerate [verb, ri-jen-uh-reyt], meaning to come into existence or be formed again. In medical terms, this process describes an exciting and growing field of study and clinical application for a variety of illnesses. It wouldn’t be totally accurate to state that this is a new concept, however. Doctors have long observed the […]
Prevention Is Key
By Bryce Paschold, DPM, Orthopedic & Sports Enhancement Center Our feet are the foundation of our bodies. If our feet hurt, we hurt. And with the majority of Americans logging an astonishing 75,000 miles by the age of 50, most of us will experience foot pain at some point in our lives. Painful feet can […]
Lack of Sleep Getting You Down?
Submitted by Koala Center for Sleep Disorders If you didn’t sleep well last night, you may find yourself irritable and grumpy today. But if you’re someone who has suffered from insomnia and disrupted sleep for months, years, or decades, the compounded sleeplessness may take an even greater toll on your overall mood and mental health. […]
Obesity and Cancer
By Julia Janzen, BS, LPN, CRC While obesity remains a trending topic in many respects, have you considered what role it plays in the risk of cancer development? Combined with the important roles of food choices and physical activity in reducing obesity, reducing obesity provides major benefits in reducing cancer risk, as well. It is […]
The Epidemic Disease of Obesity
By Becky Wiese If obesity were a virus, its current levels of “infection” would correctly be called an epidemic. Preventative measures to ensure we didn’t “catch” it would abound. We might even be a little panicked. Maybe that’s why Americans spend more than $60 billion a year on diet programs and products. But in spite […]
Don’t Eat After 7 and Six Other Myths
By Michelle May, MD, www.AmIHungry.com Diets are filled with dogma about when, what, and how much to eat. Certainly “the rules” are usually based on observations that make sense, but unless you understand why you do certain things, you’ll break the rules as soon as the temptation is greater than your motivation. Let’s examine some […]
Dealing with Cold Sores
Submitted by Houska Dental Center If you’ve ever had a cold sore, sometimes called a fever blister, you know how painful and annoying they can be—especially if one appears just before an important event! Cold sores are very common, affecting an estimated 45 to 80 percent of adults and children. They are often confused with […]
Putting Cement in a Broken Bone
By Craig Carmichael, MD, McLean County Orthopedics Doctor, my mom fell six weeks ago, and her pain has been excruciating. She moved into a nursing home because she cannot walk, and she is deteriorating rapidly,” describes the family of a patient with a spinal compression fracture. The good news? This patient was treated with a […]
Can a Positive Mood Impact Your Heart?
By Kathryn Bohner, for Advocate BroMenn Medical Center Being happy might have more overall health benefits than one might think, according to a study published by the American Heart Association (AHA). The study showed that heart disease patients with a positive attitude are likely to exercise more and live longer than those who are not […]