Seniors Commit Suicide Twice as Often as Teens
While teenagers are the age group most associated with suicide risk, the terrible truth is that another group is killing themselves at even higher rates: seniors. Adults aged 65 to 84 are nearly twice as likely to commit suicide as 15 to 24-year-olds, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Beyond age 85, […]
Alternatives to Patient Care
By Leah Grebner, PhD, Director of Health Information Management Have you considered a career in the medical field, but just don’t feel that patient care is a good fit for you? There are a variety of healthcare career opportunities that you may want to explore that require anywhere from one to four years of education […]
Animal Hoarding: Devastating for Animals and People
By Lauren Malmberg, Peoria County Animal Protection Services Remember the “cat lady” who lived in your neighborhood and kept dozens of cats? Most neighborhoods can cite examples of people who fit this description. While it may seem harmless and even sweet, this is considered animal hoarding and causes tremendous suffering and cruelty to the animals. […]
For Alzheimer’s Caregivers, Knowledge Is Power
Michael Snowden was just 12 and his sister 16 when their mother began to exhibit symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Although they didn’t receive a definitive diagnosis until seven years later, the need to assume caregiving roles while still in their teens profoundly affected their lives. “Not many people understood the disease or how to take […]
The Healthy Workplace
Book Review by The Bookworm Sez It appears to be a cold; half the staff is sniffling, the other half is coughing, everybody’s sluggish, and you’re not feeling so well yourself. Will this affect your business? Maybe, but in The Healthy Workplace by Leigh Stringer, you’ll find ways to minimize it next time. As an […]
The Myth of “Multi-Tasking” (and What to Do Instead) Part I: The Myth of “Multi-tasking”
By Kyle Freiburger, BA and Steven A. Hamon, Ph. D Multi-tasking” is held up as a mark of competency in business and home life. The sheer volume of communication that constant accessibility generates seems to demand that, to be successful and included, we must “multi-task.” The problem is that “multi-tasking” is a myth that overrides […]
How is Rheumatoid Arthritis Treated? Part V of a Series
Information provided by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Several types of surgery are available to patients with severe joint damage. The primary purpose of these procedures is to reduce pain, improve the affected joint’s function, and improve the patient’s ability to perform daily activities. Surgery is not for everyone, however, […]
Types of Milk Explained
Many Americans have milk in their refrigerator, but what types of milk are they drinking? There are different types of dairy milk to fit every age and lifestyle — whether it’s organic, flavored, or lactose-free, there are a variety of fat and calorie levels to choose from. The primary options available are whole milk (3.25 […]
Dog Bites and Attacks — What Can You Do?
Dog bites account for one of the most commonly reported public health problems in our nation with more than 4,700,000 people bitten each year. The insurance industry pays more than $1 billion in dog-bite claims annually. Locally, animal control officers investigate nearly 500 dog bites each year. Many of these attacks involve children under the […]
Yoga for Both the Young and Old
By Adrian Patrick Staying fit becomes more and more significant as you get older. There are a variety of ways one can stay in shape, and it really doesn’t matter what type of exercise one uses as long as they get their body moving and are consistent. Prevalent workout routines include weight lifting and aerobic […]