What You Need to Know About Cancers of the Head and Neck
By Mary Kay Holloway RDN CSO LDN, Dietitian at the Community Cancer Center April is the month for building awareness for a variety of issues. For instance, April is awareness month for alcohol, autism, multiple births. When it comes to cancer, April is the month for Awareness for Head and Neck Cancer. According to the […]
Depression in Women: Four Things You Should Know
Submitted by Anjum Bashir, MD Being sad is a normal reaction to difficult times in life. Usually, the sadness goes away with a little time. Depression is different — it is a medical condition that may cause severe symptoms that can affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities like sleeping, eating, or working. […]
Clockwork Precision in Athletics A Record of Wellness, Part 8
By Alexander Germanis Before a baby is even brought into this world, a record is kept regarding his or her development. That record continues in earnest once each child is born. Parents often continue to keep a record of their children’s development — from first steps to first words. Children everywhere quake at the thought […]
Varicose Veins: How Much Do You Know?
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Benson, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC Over 30 million Americans suffer from venous disease, specifically varicose veins, and many didn’t know they were at risk or recognize the signs and symptoms as they occurred. Have you ever wondered if you have or are at risk of getting varicose […]
Heartburn, GERD, and Acid Reflux
Submitted by Illinois Bariatric Center The terms heartburn, GERD, and acid reflux are often used interchangeably. However, they actually have very different meanings. Acid reflux is a very common medical condition that may or may not be serious. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the chronic, more severe form of acid reflux. Heartburn is a symptom […]
Emergency Dental Care for Kids
Submitted by Pediatric Smiles of Bloomington Kids play. Kids fall. Kids do goofy things. Injuries to the mouth and teeth can be a common result of these mishaps. To prevent permanent damage or additional treatment, it’s important to be knowledgeable on what to do when you encounter a dental emergency. Here is a short summary […]
Five Common Myths About Pet Allergies
Submitted by Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash and Health Food Store for Dogs and Cats According to The Humane Society, 62 percent of American households have at least one pet. Yet an estimated 31 million Americans are allergic to animals, including up to 30 percent of those who have asthma. For these people, congestion, sneezing, […]
Life Coach or Therapist?
By Tiffany Mitchell, Administrative Assistant at Agape Counseling, Ltd. Life can be challenging. Life can be tough. Many people are unhappy. They may need help dealing with their careers, personal relationships, self-esteem, or a multitude of other issues. It can be confusing to determine what sort of help you might need. People are often turning […]
Are You “Eyes Wise?”
Submitted by Eye Surgical Associates Anyone over the age of 40 should have a baseline comprehensive eye exam even if you do not have any vision problems. There are many early signs of eye diseases — including cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration — that often do not noticeably affect the vision until later […]
What Is A Cancer Survivor?
By Julia Sprinkle, BS, LPN, CCRP, Mid-Illinois Hematology & Oncology Associates The term survivor has been known to have several different meanings. When many people think of a cancer survivor they think of someone who has been treated for some form of cancer and are now in remission. In the past, a patient would be […]