Santa Knows Exactly What Orthopedic Patients Want This Holiday Season
Submitted by McLean County Orthopedics The scenario: Santa’s Village, Request Satisfaction Division One of Santa’s elves just opened a letter requesting a successful operation and good experience for someone facing joint replacement surgery in the coming year. Upon bringing the request to Santa for approval, the elf is unsure of how best to respond. Santa, […]
Breast Reduction for Men
Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery Enlarged breasts in males, also known as gynecomastia, often causes social and emotional distress. Men with the condition are usually highly embarrassed by their physical appearance and develop coping strategies to protect their self-esteem. They may avoid any situation that would bare their chest, such as swimming and exercise, […]
Era of Dental Reconstruction Changing the Face of Dentistry Part 3
By Alexander Germanis Following any great disaster, whether it is a tornado, a fire, or an all-out war, there comes a time of restoration. In fact, immediately following the devastation of the American Civil War came a period actually known as the Reconstruction Era. We have an inner need for things to be whole or […]
Giving Back to the Community
By Becky Wiese For a small business to prosper, it must have local customers — that’s a given. But, successfully carving out a niche in your own community, serving your neighbors, investing in your town and its people reaps incredible rewards. One of the most important aspects of creating a successful small business is building […]
Exercise: An Individualized Prescription
By Leah Wagner, MS, Wellness Director at Westminster Village An individualized exercise prescription is an exercise program that is tailored to your specific goals, needs, and abilities. Not every exercise program is a one-size-fits-all. Compare an exercise regimen to your medications. The same blood pressure medication does not work for everyone and neither does the […]
What Will They Say at Your Funeral?
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group Last Sunday, my husband and I settled into our seats as our pastor walked to the pulpit and began his message. “What will your legacy be?” While this is a serious subject, the congregation laughed when he joked about recording his own eulogy and saying great things about himself. […]
Diabetes: A Serious Condition for Feet
By Melissa Lockwood, DPM, Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates November is National Diabetes Month — a time to look at this common disease caused by elevated glucose (sugar) levels in the blood stream. When we say “common,” we certainly mean it! The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports one out of every ten […]
Improve Health for People With Joint Pain
Submitted by OSF Healthcare It’s no secret that too much weight can impact a person’s health, cause severe joint pain in the knees and hips, and may eventually lead to joint replacement surgery. In a collaborative effort across several departments, OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center developed a program, OSF Healthy Joints, for people living […]
The Seasonal Flu Prevention and Detection
Submitted by Stacey Boyd, MSN, RN, Director of Nursing, Welbrook at Bloomington It is that time of the year again! Summer has come and gone, winter is approaching, and flu season is upon us. The flu is an obnoxious illness for some but can be a life threatening condition for adults older than 65 years […]
I Can’t Believe I Ate the Whole Thing! How to Handle Holiday Overeating
By Michelle May, MD Excerpt from: Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat: How to Break Your Eat-Repent-Repeat Cycle I love the holidays. For weeks, our family has been planning for the significant meals we’ll share. We’re each assigned to bring the traditional dishes we’ve become known for — and with our large family, […]