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. […]
Complications Can Result from Untreated Varicose Veins
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Benson, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC Ignoring varicose vein disease can lead to serious complications for patients. Over time, venous reflux can result in increasing symptoms, such as leg aching, pain, and swelling, because of the progressive valve failure inside the veins. Resulting skin changes, such as stasis […]
Too Many Blood Cells
By Julia Janzen, BS, LPN, CRC Polycythemia Vera (PV) is a disorder of the bone marrow known as a “myeloproliferative neoplasm” (MPN). MPN’s are a group of blood cancers that share several common denominators, including the early production of blood cells. Having an MPN means that an alteration in DNA has occurred, which causes a […]
Suicide and Depression
Submitted by Anjum Bashir, MD, Decatur Psychiatry Suicide is a major public health concern that no one wants to talk about. Suicide takes more lives than automobile accidents and more than twice as many people die by suicide each year than by homicide. It is the second leading cause of death for young people ages […]
Anxiety Disorders in Children
By Wilma McLaughlin, LCPC, Agape Counseling Anxiety and anxiety disorders in children are one of the main reasons parents seek counseling for their children. Phobias (such as school or social phobia), separation anxiety, obsessive compulsive behavior, generalized anxiety, and posttraumatic stress are all anxiety related disorders. Anxiety is best understood in terms of being a […]
Happy with the Skin You Are In
By Karen Tucker When women are constantly bombarded with messages and news about the latest anti-aging treatments and methods, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. How can you maintain a skincare routine when the rules seem to be ever-changing? It might be simpler than you think. By separating the hype from reality, you can come up […]