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 […]
Dermatology More Than Just Skin
Submitted by Doug Leone, MD, and Adrienne Schupbach, MD, Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Institute Most people know that dermatologists are the experts when it comes to skin problems, but did you know that they are also the specialist to see when it comes to concerns about your fingernails? In fact, according to the American Academy […]
Fight Anxiety with Exercise
By Matthew Wheet, CPT and Wellness Director, Westminster Village Anxiety disorder and depression can be a never-ending battle for some individuals. People suffering from anxiety or depression may have a difficult time with everyday life. Work, school, and even simple things like going to the grocery store can be a struggle. For some people, trying […]
Playing Catch-up With Your 401(K) or IRA
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group A recent survey of baby boomers (ages 53 to 69) found that just 24 percent were confident they would have enough money to last throughout retirement. Forty-five percent had no retirement savings at all, and of those who did have savings, 42 percent had saved less than $100,000. Your […]
MOHS Surgery Better Result, Better Health
Submitted by Doug Leone, MD, Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Institute Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States and it is increasing significantly, to the point where many people have declared the increase an epidemic. In fact, your chance of developing a nonmelanoma skin cancer is about one in five! […]
Clockwork Precision in Athletics Part 7—Metabolic Monitoring
By Alexander Germanis Following a recipe is more than simply having the right ingredients and the proper amount of each one. Knowing how to add them together and even in what order to combine them can be as crucial as what temperature at which to set the oven or for how long the food should […]
Education Necessary to Practice Acupuncture
By Michelle Pawley MSOM, Dipl.Ac., LAc, Bloomington Normal Acupuncture One of the most frequent questions I receive about acupuncture (apart from “Does it hurt?”) is “What do you have to do to become an acupuncturist?” This is exactly the question I found myself typing into Google a decade ago, when I first decided I wanted […]
When Home Sweet Home Isn’t
Most older adults would like to stay in their own home for the rest of their lives. In fact, 89 percent of those polled (AARP) said that is what they want. Being in familiar surroundings among family and friends is certainly appealing. While you are healthy and active, there is generally no reason to consider […]
New Breakthroughs in Depression and ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment
By Amy Kennard If you talk to anyone who has been diagnosed with depression, most will say that it’s a complex mental health disease. While relatively simple to diagnose, its treatment methods tend to be trial and error. The same can be said for the treatment of ADHD, though its diagnosis is sometimes a “best […]