The Four Flavors of Dizzy
Submitted by Poonam McAllister, Central Illinois Institute of Balance A symptom is a departure from normal function or feeling which is noticed by a patient, indicating the presence of disease or abnormality. A symptom is subjective, observed by the patient, and cannot be measured directly. Feeling dizzy is only a symptom and, in itself, does […]
Board Certification — What It Means and Why You Should Care
Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery The majority of people seeking a physician, no matter the reason, assume that the man or woman they select is qualified to practice medicine. What exactly does that mean? In order to practice medicine in the United States, physicians must be licensed in the state in which they work. […]
Helping Kids Understand Alzheimer’s Disease
Submitted by Reflections Memory Care When a family member has Alzheimer’s disease, it affects everyone in the family, including children and grandchildren. It’s important to talk to them about what is happening. How much, and what kind of, information you share depends on the child’s age, and relationship to the person with Alzheimer’s. Helping kids […]
The Importance of Safety in Senior Living
By Alen Lolling, Maintenance Director, Welbrook at Bloomington Safety can be a key factor when choosing a senior living community. Providing a safe and secure environment for residents and their guests involves many aspects. From severe weather-related concerns to the risk of slips, trips, and falls, safety should always be an important part of the […]
Setting Your Family Up for Success
By Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCHt, EMDR Trained, The Mental Wellness Center, Inc. In last month’s issue of Healthy Cells Magazine, I wrote an article on how to empower your children as they return to school. School is in full swing and this month, I would like to offer a few ideas and suggestions to […]
Cancer Support Groups
Submitted by the Community Cancer Center Cancer support groups are meetings for people with cancer and those touched by the disease. They can have many benefits. Even though a lot of people receive support from friends and family, the number-one reason they join a support group is to be with others with similar cancer experiences. […]
A Comfortable Alternative for Severe Sleep Apnea
By J. Todd Gray, DDS, D. ASBA, Koala Center for Sleep Disorders The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) reports that more than 18 million adults have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition that causes interrupted breathing during sleep and that may lead to other health problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and depression, among […]
More Than Just Plugging a Hole Opioid Legislation in Congress Part 5
By Alexander Germanis Dating back to the mid-1800s is a tale about a little Dutch boy who saves his country by plugging a hole in the dike with his finger, thus preventing the North Sea from flooding all of Holland. While his initial action is lauded as heroic, it is, nevertheless, not enough to solve […]
Knowledge: The First Fight Against Cancer
By Alexander Germanis Enrico Fermi, nuclear physicist and one of the fathers of the atomic age, once said, “Ignorance is never better than knowledge.” Perhaps nowhere is this better represented than in the medical profession. It is knowledge that first serves doctors in their efforts to care for their patients. It has also been said […]
Does Your Dog Like Having a Bath?
By Amy Kennard I own a shelter dog. He’s the sweetest pooch you can ever imagine; in fact, the shelter named him “Domino” because they said he was as “sweet as sugar.” However, he has some fears that I assume are from his past life. The list of things he is afraid of includes children, […]