Colon Cancer The 80 Percent by 2018 Initiative
Submitted by Becky Powell MS, RN, AOCN Health Educator at the Community Cancer Center Have you heard of the 80 percent by 2018 initiative? Chances are, probably not. The National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable created the “80 percent by 2018” initiative to rally organizations across the country to help eliminate colorectal cancer as a major public […]
What Is Assisted Living?
By Holly Wayland-Hall, Meadows at Mercy Creek Assisted living is a residential option for older adults offering supportive amenities, services, and care. Assisted living communities have staff available 24/7 to assist with care, safety, and support. Assisted living may be part of a retirement community offering other levels of care, or it may stand alone […]
Steps to Keep Your Feet Looking and Feeling Their Youngest
Submitted by Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates You exercise regularly, eat well, maintain an active lifestyle, and take your medications as prescribed every day. You’re doing everything you can to age gracefully and beautifully, but are you overlooking an aspect of self-care that’s fundamental to overall good health — your feet? By the time you’re […]
Price Checking Medical Services — The New Reality in Health Care
By Becky Wiese Price checking and comparison shopping makes sense for small and big ticket items — we want to get the best value at the lowest price. It’s why we scour the weekly grocery ads, visit several automotive dealers when we’re car shopping, and watch for sales on washers and dryers. We are still […]
The Alexander Technique — A Unique Way to Feel Better
By Wes Howard, M.A., AmSAT As children, we all have a natural ease and lightness of movement, but over time, we slowly lose this wonderful poise. Hours of computer and cell phone use, repetitive work habits, and sedentary tasks can cause people to develop poor habits of movement and posture conditions. Over time, these habits […]
Sedation Dentistry
By Alexander Germanis It is well known many children are afraid of going to the dentist. Also not surprising is the fact that that fear often stays with people well into adulthood. In fact, anxiety over going to the dentist is one of the most common fears people cite when asked about their phobias. For […]
Negatives into Positives Troubleshooting Migraines, Part 4 By Alexander Germanis
By Alexander Germanis The medical field is no stranger to adopting and adapting things previously thought of as harmful into something beneficial. Petroleum jelly — better known by the brand name of Vaseline — is one such example. The botulinum toxin that makes food from a bulging can so dangerous to eat is another. At […]
Key Retirement and Tax Numbers for 2017
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group Every year, the Internal Revenue Service announces cost-of-living adjustments that affect contribution limits for retirement plans, thresholds for deductions and credits, and standard deduction and personal exemption amounts. Here are a few of the key adjustments for 2017. Retirement plans Employees who participate in 401(k), 403(b), and most 457 […]
Gained a Few Pounds? So, What’s the Big Deal?
Submitted by Brittany King, APN, WHNP, Advanced Women’s Healthcare Being overweight isn’t just about how you look. Did you know that even just 10 extra pounds can significantly raise your risk for other health problems? While the majority of women trying to lose weight are motivated by the desire to have their clothes fit better […]
Why More Men Are Taking Shape
Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery When you think of cosmetic surgery, the first thing that may come to mind is that female celebrity’s latest facelift, nose job, or breast enhancement. However, in the past few years, there has been an increasing demand for these aesthetically-enhancing procedures among the male population. The rise in male […]