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 […]
Helping Your Child Transition
By Julia Madden Bozarth, MA, MS, LCPC, Collaborative Solutions Institute Bloomington-Normal is a transitioning community. ISU, IWU, State Farm, grade schools, middle schools, high schools, redistricting, even the population that moves here from other parts of the state, contribute to the diversity and constant growth of this community. Transitions can be both exciting and frightening—a […]
Offering Healing Through Fresh Air and Sunshine
Submitted by Healing Rides In 2012, Barbara Brown was diagnosed with cancer and began surgery and treatments, which left her very weak and unable to do the things she was used to doing. She loved to hike, ride bikes, and garden, but even walking to the end of her sidewalk was too much for her […]
Aesthetics and Functionality
By Alexander Germanis Even some of the most aesthetically-pleasing people and the most beautiful models mention how awkward they looked in their youth. During their years of growth, different parts of their bodies grew at different rates, resulting in a gangly or even distorted appearance. For some people, the rates of growth do not eventually […]