Top Five Snacks for Families on the Go
Submitted by Pediatric Smiles of Bloomington Whether you are doing errands with a toddler or carting school-age kids to soccer and ballet, having snacks on hand can be a life-saver! Snacks are a significant part of a child’s overall nutrition, so it’s important to provide snacks that are healthy. As a pediatric dentist, I like […]
The Truth About Willpower
Submitted by Illinois Bariatric Center As we ring in 2018, many people will be striving to achieve their New Year’s resolutions. Many more people will be on their way to giving up on such resolutions. Whether the vow is to lose weight, exercise, stop smoking, control spending, improve relationships, or be more organized — why […]
Helping to Reduce Pain and Restore Mobility
Submitted by Poonam McAllister, Vestibular Physical Therapist, Central Illinois Institute of Balance People often think of physical therapy as a medical profession that primarily helps athletes recover from injuries. Physical therapy has a much broader scope of practice. From babies with physical disabilities, to women with pelvic pain, to those with chronic diseases like Parkinson’s […]
New Year, New Joints
Submitted by McLean County Orthopedics Joint replacement surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures. In fact, many would argue that joint replacement surgery is one of the greatest surgical advancements of the last three decades. It may even seem that we are creating a generation of “bionic” people, as over 1 million Americans […]
Oral Cancer Ounce of Prevention — Part 3
By Alexander Germanis Founding Father Benjamin Franklin was known for many sayings, but where the medical field is concerned, perhaps his most applicable is this one: “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Simply put, it is far easier and simpler to take minor precautions than to pay the consequences after something […]
The Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
By Linda Snyder, Dementia Advocate, The Villas of Hollybrook Alzheimer’s disease typically progresses slowly in three general stages — mild (early-stage), moderate (middle-stage), and severe (late-stage). Since Alzheimer’s affects people in different ways, each person will experience symptoms — or progress through Alzheimer’s stages — differently. Overview of disease progression The symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease worsen […]
Embracing the Joy of the Holidays — When Cancer is the Uninvited Guest.
Submitted by The Community Cancer Center People with cancer and their loved ones can sometimes feel out of step from the rest of the world during the holidays. Questions and concerns flood your mind. How do I take care of the holiday rush and myself at the same time? How can I celebrate when I […]
Feeling Stressed? Take Action!
By Linda Snyder, Senior Care Advocate, The Villas of Hollybrook When the brain senses danger or a need to fight, it sounds the alarm for action: it tells the muscles to tighten and signals the adrenal glands to release stress hormones — such as adrenaline and cortisol. Those hormones make you breathe faster, getting more […]
Herniated Disc — What Is It and How Can I Treat It?
By Donny Bounds, MSN, RN, BC, CCRC, Director of Clinical Services, Millennium Pain Center Many Americans with back pain, leg pain, or weakness of the leg muscles are diagnosed with a herniated disc. However, most herniated discs cause no symptoms at all! Herniated discs are actually a natural, normal, and gradual part of the aging […]
Bust the Top 6 Excuses for Skipping Exercise During the Holidays
By Marion Webb, Writer and Editor for the American Council on Exercise Holiday season comes with great cheer, but it also comes with alcohol and calorie-laden parties, sweet treats and busy travel schedules — all of which can make good excuses for why you can’t keep exercising. If you’re already convincing yourself that you can’t […]