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 […]
Dental Mini-Implants The Very Best
By Jeffrey Jones, DDS Since 1990, when I first began to surgically place dental implants, I have seen improvement after improvement in the techniques and technology of dental implants. 28 years of evolution in dental implants can be a lot of information, both complex and confusing. So today, let’s focus on a simple question. What […]
Heartland Foot & Ankle Associates: Just Another Family
There is an ideal vision of the American community — one that has struggled to maintain a fingerhold in the collective subconscious of the nation with each passing generation. This vision is one of pies cooling on windowsills, of cars and homes being left unlocked, and one where we love our jobs and coworkers almost […]
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 […]