Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Another Option in Treating Wounds
By Ira Halperin, DO, Medical Director and Heather Hawkins, RN, BSN, Program Director OSF Wound Care Clinic Do you or someone you know have any non-healing wounds? You’re not alone. In the United States, chronic wounds affect 6.7 million people and the incidence is expected to rise at two percent annually over the next decade. An […]
Fabulous Aquafaba
By Benjamin Goodin As I was growing up, my parents trained me to conserve and re-use as much as possible. To the endless consternation of family members, my mother stocked our refrigerator full of optical illusions: butter dishes filled with leftovers, coffee cans brimming with fat drippings, and pasta salads sleeping in old Cool Whip […]
Breast Reduction Basics
Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery Sometimes, it’s just hard to live in your own skin. No matter how much a woman loves and appreciates her body, there are times when changes are needed to care for her overall health. Large breasts can impact a woman’s health and happiness. Many women who have larger breasts […]
When Restless Becomes Routine The Relationship Between Sleep and Mental Health
By J. Todd Gray, DDS, Koala Center for Sleep Disorders Think about the last time you felt sleepy during the day. Did you find it harder to accomplish normal tasks? Did even ordinary problems overwhelm you more than usual? While it is common knowledge that lack of sleep can impact physical wellbeing, it also impacts […]
Spring has Sprung Avoid Sprain or Strain
By Robin Poston, OTR/L, Central Illinois Institute of Balance and Physical Therapy Spring is upon us! That great time of year when we can get outside again and enjoy the fresh air and start working on our yards and gardens. Yardwork and gardening are not only a way to enjoy the outdoors, but are excellent […]
Could You Benefit From Using a Personal Trainer?
By Molly Smeltzer, Fitness and Wellness Manager, Advocate BroMenn Health & Fitness Center Decreased chance of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Improved mood, energy, strength, brain health, and daily function. What do all of these have in common? Exercise! Although people may be aware of the aforementioned benefits, the reason most commonly given for exercising […]
Melanoma — McLean County Third in the State
By Becky Powell MS, RN, AOCN ; Health Educator, Community Cancer Center I think most people would be surprised to hear that of the 102 Counties in Illinois, McLean County ranked third in the state for melanoma of the skin with an incidence rate of 30.2 per 100,000 cases. By definition, an incidence rate is […]
Medical Breakthroughs in Leukemia Treatment
Submitted by Mid-Illinois Hematology & Oncology, LTD A revolutionary new treatment for relapsed chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) may soon be available. For decades, the only treatment for CLL was toxic chemotherapy that provided limited benefit. However, over the last 20 years, major strides have been made in the quest to develop a new treatment that […]
Foot Care Tips to Keep Vacationers On the Go
By Melissa J. Lockwood, DPM, Heartland Foot and Ankle Clothing, passport, toiletries, accessories — when you travel you have a lot of important items to fit into your suitcase. Two of the most essential ingredients in an enjoyable vacation don’t go in your luggage: your own feet. Whether you’re walking on a sandy beach or […]
Tips for Finding the Right Assisted Living Community
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 life. With […]