Magnificent Magnesium A Top Nutrient for 2016
By Stefanie Djuric and Dawn Blocklinger, Bloomington Hy-Vee Dietitians In the world of human health, magnesium is a key nutrient for many vital functions in the body. Deficiency of this mineral is thought to be linked to more than 20 disease conditions. Despite this importance, it’s estimated that more than 80 percent of Americans do […]
Celebrating the Sounds of Your Life!
By Courtney Parmley, AuD., CCC-A & Joanna Capobianco, AuD., CCC-A May is Better Hearing Month, so what better way to celebrate than to highlight the importance of hearing and ensure you are fully enjoying the sounds of life! Hearing loss isn’t just an ear issue; it’s a quality of life and health issue. Did you […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]