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 […]
Treat the Patient, Not the Picture Simple Steps for Proper Diagnoses Part 1
An old story about a frog trying to escape from a well has left us with the phrase, “Two steps forward, one step back.” As evinced by this tale, when progress is made, it is often a companion to some type of regression. This adage can be applied even in the field of medicine. The […]
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 […]
Is Medication the Answer? Part 1
Submitted by Anjum Bashir, MD It is understandable for parents to have concerns, especially about treatments, when their child is diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. While there is no “cure” for ADD/ADHD, it can be successfully managed. The terms ADD and ADHD are often used interchangeably, but the difference is that ADD does not include the hyperactivity […]
The Drill Stops Here Local Dentist Patents Drill Stop
By Linda Hankemeier A true craftsman knows the importance of having the best tools available when doing important work. Dr. Emil Verban recently secured a U.S. patent for a drill stop he designed to help dentists place dental implants with greater accuracy. The stainless steel drill stop fits like a small sleeve over the dental […]
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 […]