Adult Acne
Submitted by Doug Leone, MD and Adrienne Schupbach, MD, Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Institute We usually think of acne as a teenage problem, but many people — especially women — continue to have acne well into their adult years. And for some, acne appears for the first time in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and even […]
Misconceptions and Facts About Varicose Veins
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC Varicose and spider veins are conditions that affect millions of people. In the past, there were two available treatments for veins. For varicose veins, a procedure was used, called ligation and stripping, which involved multiple incisions and a long recovery time. For spider […]
Happy Tears
Submitted by Eye Surgical Associates Tears are nature’s lotion for the eyes. Not only do tears soothe, but eyes see better for being washed by them. Not having enough tears is a common condition that affects many people. An estimated 4.88 million Americans age 50 and older have dry eyes. Of these, over 65 percent […]
ADHD & Sleep Disorders The Controversial Connection
Submitted by Todd Gray, DDS, D.ASBA, Koala Center for Sleep Disorders As the school year starts to wind down, parents may be concerned that some of the learning and behavior issues that were noticed in the beginning of the year still haven’t been resolved. One of the most controversial topics that comes up frequently is […]
Are You Making a Living or Making a Life?
In today’s world, it’s easy to lose sight of the wisdom in those words. There are expectations, after all. Our parents have invested a lot of time and money in us. Wouldn’t want to disappoint them! We have mortgages to pay and families to support. Can’t let them down! Someday, we want to retire. Best […]
The Villas of Holly Brook: The Latest Addition to Assisted Living Options in Central Illinois
By Becky Wiese The Baby Boomers keep booming — even as they age, they affect the communities in which they live simply due to sheer numbers. As this population grows older, the number of senior residential facilities grows as well. The need for independent living, assisted living, and memory care services will continue to expand […]
Pain Management How Much Is Too Much?
By Becky Wiese A longstanding tradition, even priority, for physicians in the United States mandates they return patients to an acceptable level of comfort after a physical trauma. Regardless of whether the pain results from an injury due to accident, physical malfunction, or surgical procedure, once the critical functions are intact and first aid are […]
3 Serious Medical Conditions Associated With Hearing Loss
Submitted by Central Illinois Hearing and Balance Center Think you might have hearing loss? It turns out procrastinating about that hearing test appointment may put more than just your hearing at risk. Primary care doctors now know hearing loss may be a symptom of another, more serious medical condition. Over the past decade, studies have […]
Healthy Bones = Healthy Life
Submitted by Elizabeth Madlem, APN, The Bone Health Clinic at Millennium Pain Center You’ve probably heard of osteoporosis, but you may think that it’s a disease you don’t need to be concerned about. After all, you feel fine, it only affects the elderly, it’s not that common, and it’s not that serious — right? Wrong! […]
What Is Life Enrichment in Senior Living?
By Jackie Pope-Ganser, Life Enrichment Director, Welbrook at Bloomington As a person ages, it is important to know that no matter where you hang your hat, you are always part of something greater. We all live our lives hoping to be an inspiration to others, wanting to make a difference in the world around us, […]