Personality Disorders
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Co-Owner, John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates The term “personality disorder” is frequently thrown around in public discourse when someone does not like the behavior of another. It sounds significant and dire — someone’s personality is disordered, after all, but what does it mean? People have […]
Essential Wellness Pharmacy: New Life for the Apothecary
By Alexander Germanis Apothecaries, or pharmacies as they are now known, were once standalone landmarks in most communities. Now it is all too common for them to be no more than closets inside big box stores. Thankfully, there are still some places that hold to the notion of the old apothecaries—maintaining their place in the […]
Does Snoring Put My Child at Risk?
Submitted by Koala KIDZzz® Snoring may seem harmless; however, consistent snoring can be both a warning signal and cause negative effects in your child. We can help you understand if snoring is putting your child at risk by explaining its causes as well as some of its effects. What causes snoring? We have all heard […]
About to Have a Genetic Test? Think Twice and Consider…
By Steven A Buttice In recent years, there has been more talk of genetic testing, but can that test affect your ability to buy insurance? The unfortunate answer is “yes.” Insurance companies, other than Health Insurance Companies — Obamacare (ACA), can use this information to charge higher premiums or decline your coverage altogether. As of […]
Sleep Issues and Sundowning
By Hannah White, Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter Persons with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia may have problems sleeping and may see increases in behavioral problems that begin at dusk and last into the night. These behavioral problems are known has sundowning. Below are some tips to help both the caregiver and the affected person stay calm […]
Building a Care Team
By Hannah White, Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter The help provided by others can minimize stress and feelings of being overwhelmed. A care team is the group of people who you’ll partner with and rely on to provide help, care, and support after your Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis. You are in the center, but you are not […]
A Valentine’s Gift Lasting a Lifetime
By Steven A. Buttice, Living By Your Design, Inc. Roses and a nice dinner out is a great way of showing your love for your spouse this Valentine’s Day. If you want to give a lasting gift of love for your spouse and family, use this day to set up a time with an expert […]
Secret Shopper Scam: Don’t Buy It
If you’re looking for part-time employment to supplement your fixed income, it is critical that you learn how to avoid scams that prey on jobseekers. One such scam, called “Secret Shopper,” leaves victims jobless and thousands of dollars poorer. The secret shopper scam, also known as the mystery shopper scam, is nothing more than a […]
Assessing Your Weight: Understanding BMI
A high amount of body fat can lead to weight-related diseases and other health issues, and being underweight can also put one at risk for health issues. BMI can be used as a screening tool to estimate weight status in relation to potential disease risk. However, BMI is not a diagnostic tool for disease risks. […]
FDA: Questions & Answers “Contaminants in Pet Food”
The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) receives a high volume of questions about pet food and contaminants, with the following being the most common questions about contaminants in pet food. Q. Can pet food contain residues of pentobarbital? A. No. The FDA considers pet food containing pentobarbital residues to be adulterated under the Federal […]