The Importance of Oral Care for Senior Citizens
By Holly Houska, DMD Good dental health is important to our overall health at every age. The natural process of aging, chronic illnesses, and side effects of some medications can worsen oral health. Many senior citizens, dealing with such changes, are reluctant to seek dental care due to fear, financial concerns, or years of dental […]
On Your Feet All Day?
Submitted by Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates, PC A growing number of desk-bound office workers are choosing to stand at their workstations, hoping to reap the health benefits associated with working while upright. Yet millions of Americans, such as nurses, wait staff, factory workers, and more, don’t have a choice about standing on their feet […]
The Changing Face of Healthcare
By Estelle Martin, MSHA, Innovative Healthcare Strategies I think it’s fair to say that we all want to be treated well and feel cared for in all aspects of our lives. But it is an added bonus when we can experience this at our medical appointments. The relaxing atmosphere, the friendly receptionist that knows your […]
Bring Your Smile Back
By Alexander Germanis Photographs used to be a special thing. Because of the cost of a camera and film, not to mention the skill necessary to use them, photos were usually only taken during very special occasions. One had only to flash their smile or think of a reason to hide it only a couple […]
Orthognathic Aesthetics and Functionality Part 1
By Alexander Germanis In the animal kingdom, there are dozens of species naturally adorned with beautiful colors and patterns. But whether it is a light show of chromatophores on a squid or the stripes on a tiger, these colorful patterns do more than just make for a beautiful display; they serve the functional purpose of […]
What Is Ayurveda?
Submitted by Heartland Community College The term “Ayurveda” combines the Sanskrit words ayur (life) and veda (science or knowledge). Ayurvedic medicine originated in India more than 3,000 years ago and remains one of the country’s traditional health care systems. Its concepts about health and disease promote the use of herbal compounds, special diets, and other […]
The Pregnancy Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
Submitted by Dele Ogunleye, MD, Advanced Women’s Healthcare Swelling? Sleeplessness? Headaches that just won’t go away? These may seem like normal symptoms of pregnancy but, in reality, they may also be caused by a serious condition called preeclampsia. Many women are aware that preeclampsia is something that can occur during pregnancy but they don’t know […]
These Aren’t Your Grandpa’s Hearing Aids
By Joanna Capobianco, Au.D. and Courtney Parmley, Au.D., Audiologists at Central Illinois Hearing & Balance Center When you think of hearing aids, what are the first words that come to mind? Many people think of “grandpa’s hearing aids” and describe them as not working, spending time in the bedroom drawer and constantly buzzing, chirping, and […]
The Hearing Bone’s Connected to the What?
Submitted by Courtney Parmley, AuD, and Joanna Capobianco, AuD, Central Illinois Hearing and Balance Center Once upon a time, before people knew any better, they thought that hearing loss was simply a part of growing older — something not worth doing much about. They were wrong. Turns out, hearing loss isn’t fussy about age. More […]
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