What Are Venous Valves, and Why Are They so Important?
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Wright, and Ward, The Vein Specialists, LLC The valves in your veins ensure the veins function properly — here’s how they work. You may know that your veins transport blood to the heart, but you might not know as much about the structure of these blood vessels. For example, did […]
What Does a Loose Tooth Have to Do With Retirement?
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group Sometimes in life, there are nagging situations that are painful to resolve. The longer you wait, the worse it gets. My daughter is learning this concept at the tender age of five years old — and we feel the pain as much as she does. She has a loose […]
The Best and Worst Candy for Teeth
By Thomas Hall, DMD and Sara Rauen Dardis, DDS, Pediatric Smiles of Bloomington The primary reason for tooth decay is gobbling up too much sugar. Bacteria in the mouth uses sugar to grow, multiply, and produce acids. The acids then begin to eat away at the tooth’s enamel (the hard, outer surface) and — voila! […]
Lifelong Learning Why You Should Teach an Old Dog New Tricks!
By Karen Coughlin, Marketing Services Director at Luther Oaks Lifelong learning is a broad term that refers to learning from birth to adulthood. Now a common term, lifelong learning was once believed to be a waste of time — “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” — as aging adults were thought to not […]
The Hero Discount on LASIK at Eye Surgical Associates Part 1
By Alexander Germanis The weather has been sweltering for months. “Humid” does not even begin to describe the conditions. On some days, it feels like walking around while being smothered in a wet wool blanket. In other words, it’s a typical Central Illinois summer. On yet another one of these typical Illinois summer days, Patrolman […]
Cancer Treatment and the Effects on Skin
Submitted by Doug Leone, MD, and Adrienne Schupbach, MD, Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Institute The effects that cancer treatment can have on a person’s skin can be overlooked, however, there is a growing trend in treating cancer that focuses on curing both the disease and helping patients maintain their self-esteem and quality of life. By […]
Chapter 3: Research and Technology
By Alexander Germanis Most good writing begins with extensive research. In fact, two fiction writers in particular, the late Tom Clancy and the late Michael Crichton, garnered a lot of praise, not only for their compelling and memorable stories, but also for the extensive research they conducted and their handling of highly technical information. When […]
The Growing Problem of Isolation Submitted by Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community
Everyone wants to stay in their own home as they grow older. “Keeping mom at home” has become a standard by which adult children are measured; if you move her out, you are a bad, selfish son or daughter. Many older adults are staying in their own homes alone; about 28 percent, according to the […]
Can Exercise Treat Depression?
By Karen Tucker Everybody knows that exercise is good for you. Regular exercise not only helps you look and feel better, but it can reduce your risk for developing health problems such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Improved physical health isn’t the only benefit of exercise. A large number of recent studies are showing […]
Ten Bone-Chilling Facts About Osteoporosis
Submitted by Elizabeth Madlem, APN, The Bone Health Clinic at Millennium Pain Center No bones about it, osteoporosis — bone loss — is a serious disease, though fortunately, testing and treatments are available so you can protect yourself and those you care about. The facts and stats To help you handle the condition, there are […]