Memory Improve It With Technology
By Nancy Komlanc, M. Ed. The brain changes as we age and memory skills may start to decline. The brain is like a muscle, and the more we use it, the stronger it becomes. Learning new skills throughout our lifetime is one way to improve brain function and strengthen our memory. Furthermore, the ability to […]
Helping Your Parents Manage Their Finances
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group As the U.S. population gets older, more people, particularly Baby Boomers, are confronting a dilemma. As parents age, their ability to manage their own finances may decline. That can make it more likely that they may neglect the life savings they’ve worked so hard to accumulate or make costly […]
Is It Hives?
Submitted by Doug Leone, MD and Adrienne Schupbach, MD, Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Institute Have you ever experienced a red, itchy rash and wondered what it was and where it came from? Maybe the rash was blotchy, bumpy, or swollen. Maybe it seemed to disappear and then reappear. Maybe it spread so that it morphed […]
Torn Rotator Cuff
Submitted by McLean County Orthopedics Over the last several months, we’ve been discussing the various problems that can cause shoulder pain. Previous articles have focused on dislocation, separation, and rotator cuff disease. This month’s article is information you should know about a torn rotator cuff. The shoulder is the most moveable joint in the body, […]
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
By Dele Ogunleye, M.D., Advanced Women’s Healthcare Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in women of reproductive age that is caused by an abnormal balance of hormones produced by the ovaries. This abnormal balance of hormones is both a cause and effect of an interplay of different changes in the body which leads to […]
Aging Gracefully While Aging Safely Avoiding Costly and Potentially Deadly Aging Quick Fixes
By Amy Kennard Raise your hand if you’ve looked in the mirror and tugged a little at those creases around your mouth, frowned at those frown lines or widened those eyes to make the crows’ feet disappear. Who can relate to feeling that flash of hot that makes you want to tear your clothes off? […]
A Laser Focus on Knee Pain
By Becky Wiese Knee pain is a common reason for seeking medical care. Crucial to the most basic movements of standing, walking, and sitting, the knee takes a lot of abuse throughout a lifetime. When it hurts to walk or even get up out of a chair, it’s easy to stop doing these things — […]
Questions to Ask When Looking for Assisted Living
By Holly Hall, Senior Director of Marketing, Meadows Communities Today in the United States, nearly one million people enjoy the benefits of residing in a senior assisted living community. These residents chose senior living because — like you — they want to remain active and engaged, they value their independence, and they appreciate quality of […]
The Diabetes-Neuropathy Connection Medical Treatment Offers New Hope!
By Scott B. O’Connor, DPM, FACFAS, Executive Director, Neurogenx NerveCenter of Normal Although many things can cause neuropathy, diabetes is the single greatest culprit. According to a 2014 CDC report, 29.1 million Americans have diabetes. The American Diabetes Association estimates that approximately 50 percent of diabetics suffer from some type of nerve damage. This means […]
“Spice Rack” Supplements to Fight Inflammation
By Alexander Germanis Whether they are in a rack on the wall or tucked away in a cupboard in the kitchen, spices are often just associated with cooking — serving the simple purpose of adding flavor to dishes. What Dr. Jess Bruin of Eastland Chiropractic shares about some of these supplemental spices shows they can […]