Is ACA “ObamaCare” Working?
By Steven Buttice, Founder and President, Living By Your Design, Inc. On November 19, 2015, United Health Care, the nation’s largest health insurer, warned that it might pull out of the ObamaCare exchanges for 2017. This move would force more than half a million people to find other coverage. The cause: low enrollment and high […]
Treating Back Pain Surgery is Not Always the Solution
Submitted by Illinois Neurological Institute Did you know that back pain is the second most common reason for visits to primary care doctors? According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, 75-85 percent of Americans can expect to suffer from back pain in their lifetimes. Many suffers will get better with little or no medical […]
In the Loop Getting More Out of Your Hearing Aids
Submitted by the Audiologists at Midwest Hearing Center Many people who wear hearing aids still struggle to understand in some of life’s more complex listening environments, such as houses of worship, meeting halls, and theaters. Distances, surrounding noise, and reverberation often degrade the speech signal to the point that it becomes incredibly difficult to hear […]
Get to Know Your Local ACO
By Bridget Domenighini, Director, Peoria County Animal Protection Services For decades, Animal Control Officers (ACOs) were referred to as “dog catchers,” “dog killers,” and much worse by the very members of the public they were charged with protecting. Today, the profession is viewed in a more favorable light, thanks in part to positive PR—shows like […]
Effective New Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis
By Lori Lovely Walking and physical exercise are usually good for us, but sometimes excessive or intensive workouts can lead to issues such as plantar fasciitis, a painful inflammation of the bottom of the foot between the ball of the foot and the heel. That’s exactly what happened to Dr. Yibing Li two years ago. […]
Diagnosing Gastroesophageal Reflux and Disease in Children and Adolescents (Part 2 of a Series)
Information provided by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases In most cases, a doctor diagnoses gastroesophageal reflux (GER) by reviewing a child or teen’s symptoms and medical history. If symptoms of GER do not improve with lifestyle changes and anti-reflux medicines, symptoms come back frequently, or he or she has trouble […]
Limb Loss Doesn’t Limit Active Life
By Dave Tompkins Despite losing the lower portion of his left leg, Kyle May has discovered his life has become more active than before. The Peoria native was always involved in weight training and bicycling, but now has added running and scuba diving to his interests—thanks to the staff at Comprehensive Prosthetics and Orthotics. “CPO […]
Complications Can Result from Untreated Varicose Veins
Submitted by Drs. Bohn, Nielsen, Castillo, Benson, and Wright, The Vein Specialists, LLC Ignoring varicose vein disease can lead to serious complications for patients. Over time, venous reflux can result in increasing symptoms, such as leg aching, pain, and swelling, because of the progressive valve failure inside the veins. Resulting skin changes, such as stasis […]
Improving the General Health of Americans
By Andrea Parker, Executive Director, Hult Center for Healthy Living April 4th will start the celebration of National Public Health Week. This event is sponsored by the American Public Health Association and aims to bring awareness of health achievements in the United States. The more the general public becomes aware and knowledgeable about their health, […]
Acceptance and Moving On
By Bonnie Harken, NCLC There are things in our lives that aren’t meant to last. Many times the changes we don’t want are the changes we need to flourish and grow. Personal growth and change can be uncomfortable, but nothing in life is as painful as staying stuck where you don’t belong. The things we […]