Clockwork Precision in Athletics Fuel-Burning Fingerprint Part 3
By Alexander Germanis There are some things in nature that, while similar in initial appearance, are utterly unique upon closer inspection, Snowflakes are an oft-cited example of this variety in nature. Fingerprints are another. Even identical twins do not share the same complex pattern of swirls and whorls on their fingertips. It’s certainly logical that […]
Ten Things Every Woman Should Know About Varicose Veins
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Benson, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC According to the American College of Phlebology, more than 25 million Americans suffer from some form of venous disease, including varicose and spider veins. Other experts put that number as high as 80 million. The good news is that advancements in the […]
When Should Teen Girls See a Gynecologist?
Submitted by Brittany King, APN, WHNP, Advanced Women’s Healthcare Many parents find themselves struggling with the question of, “when is the right time for their daughter to see a gynecologist?” The belief systems of our grandparents era was that the “right time” would coincide with sexual activity. However, in modern times, health care providers and […]
Changes to Social Security Claiming Strategies
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 included a section titled “Closure of Unintended Loopholes” that ends two Social Security claiming strategies that have become increasingly popular over the last several years. These two strategies, known as “file and suspend” and “restricted application” for a spousal benefit, have often been […]
Preparing Your Advance Directive
Submitted by The Community Cancer Center Imagine the unthinkable. You suddenly find yourself in a health crisis where you are unable to speak due to an illness or a tragic accident. Who will speak for you? Does your family know your wishes? Most of us spend considerable time planning for things like vacations or retirement, […]
When You Hear, But Don’t Understand
By Joanna Capobianco, AuD, CCC-A and Courtney Parmley AuD, CCC-A, Central Illinois Hearing & Balance Center Auditory processing disorder (APD) is a condition that makes it difficult to recognize subtle differences between sounds in words. This condition is more common in children, especially boys, but is also present in adults as well. Individuals with an […]
Surprising Reasons Why Your Feet Can Hurt
By Melissa J. Lockwood, DPM, Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates, P.C. I am often asked by patients (and family, friends, and colleagues who know I am a foot doctor!) about WHY their feet hurt. It is not always the obvious reason. The majority of the time, foot pain is associated with abnormal biomechanics or the […]
Taking Your Health to Heart
By Jesse VanLe, MD, HeartCare Midwest As we age, it can be challenging to distinguish signs of aging from symptoms that point to potential health risks. Early recognition of potential health problems is an important part of staying healthy. One of the areas where early recognition is most crucial to recovery is the heart, and […]
Think Back to School, Now!
Submitted by Pediatric Smiles of Bloomington Summer is the busiest time for most dentists. Why? First of all, Illinois law requires that all incoming kindergartners, second, and sixth graders, must have a current oral health assessment (dental check-up) on file with the school, preferably before the first day of school. The requirement includes all public, […]
Contraception Methods Which One Is Right for You?
Submitted by Brittany King, APN, WHNP, Advanced Women’s Healthcare Contraception methods, also known as birth control, are designed to not only prevent pregnancy, but they may also be prescribed to address a variety of medical conditions such as to control heavy bleeding, lessen symptoms of endometriosis, and alleviate symptoms of PMS by balancing hormonal levels. […]