Things Forgotten: Simple Lapse or Serious Problem?
Submitted by Reflections Memory Care Chances are you’ve walked into a room and forgotten why you went there or misplaced your keys or eyeglasses at least a few times. Many people worry about these memory lapses. They fear they’re heading toward a serious condition like Alzheimer’s disease, an irreversible brain illness. Occasional forgetfulness is a […]
Massage Away Your Back Pain
By Don Thorpe, LMT, Aches Away Massage Specialists Back pain is an important health problem that affects millions of Americans every day. It is estimated that 80 percent of people will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. It is the third most common reason for people to see a doctor, according […]
Intimacy After Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Submitted by Mid-Illinois Hematology & Oncology LTD Sexual activity is a key component of healthy adult relationships, but for many men with prostate cancer, expressing this in the traditional sense is not always possible. Despite improved therapies, many men diagnosed with prostate cancer face erectile dysfunction as a side effect of some of the treatment […]
Healthy Food = Healthy Pets
Submitted by Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash and Health Food Store What you feed your dog or cat has a direct impact on their health. It’s difficult for consumers to know what’s really in their pet’s food. Labels are misleading or hard to understand, and companies often have slick marketing campaigns that can make it […]
Dangers of Opioid Dependency Opioid Legislation in Congress Part 2
By Alexander Germanis As one ambles about, engaging in the daily activities of life in Bloomington-Normal, one most likely does not realize how a doctor from our humble island in the sea of heartland farms is playing a vital role in the medical history of our nation. In February of this year, Dr. Ramsin Benyamin, […]
Confused About Sunscreen?
Submitted by Doug Leone, MD, and Adrienne Schupbach, MD, Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Institute Summer is here, which means it’s time for outdoor activities like swimming, boating, biking, playing ball, or gardening. All that fun in the sun also means practicing proper sun protection! The need for sun safety has become clearer over the past 30 years […]
Summer Dos and Don’ts for Hearing Aid Wearers
Submitted by Sound Choice Hearing Clinic While many of us had our doubts, summer is finally here! We look forward to this season because it gives us the opportunity to indulge in activities requiring warm, sunny days, like boating, swimming, hiking, and traveling. Wearing hearing aids shouldn’t keep you from enjoying yourself, but it is […]
The Futility of Worry and How to Overcome It
By Phil Bachman, Pastor/Life Coach, Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community Recently, I was visiting a resident who made a striking statement. She said, “After all these years, I don’t worry anymore. It took me a long time, but I finally learned it just isn’t worth it!” Oh, that we all could learn that lesson sooner rather […]
Baby Bottles and Healthy Teeth
Submitted by Thomas Hall, D.M.D and Sara Rauen Dardis, D.D.S, Pediatric Smiles of Bloomington What new parent isn’t thrilled with their baby’s first smile? While marveling over this new development, you probably aren’t thinking about your baby’s dental health, but you should be! A lifetime of healthy smiles begins at birth. Teeth actually begin forming […]
Awake Spine Surgery: A Promising Option for Relieving Back Pain
By Becky Wiese Back surgery has a bad stigma for a good reason. It is often the last resort for patients who have chronic back pain and have tried a variety of non-surgical options in hopes of getting relief. Traditional “open” back surgery, used since the 1960s, involves gaining access to the spine to fix […]