Focusing on Health Rather Than the Disease
By Dave Molleck Cancer is a word you never want to hear a doctor say, but unfortunately many of us have heard that ugly word and had to experience this conversation. Instantly you grow cold and the world stops as you try to digest the thought of having cancer and the effects of this disease […]
Quad Cities Ketamine Clinic—Stability Found
By Alexander Germanis As soon as one steps foot on any watercraft, one’s body instantly tries to accommodate for the ever-shifting surface of the water. One is meant to instinctively find an ongoing equilibrium within that new, aquatic world and stand with stability regardless of the roiling waves. Unfortunately, life itself and our own bodies […]
Protect Yourself From Insect & Animal-Related Injuries at Home and Away
By Kimberly Blaker Each year, 1.3 million Americans are treated in emergency rooms for animal-related injuries, according to the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Roughly 232 people die from their injuries. Dr. Joseph Forrester, the co-author of a study published in the British Medical Journal, December 2018, says the […]
Changing Your Habits for Better Health
Are you thinking about being more active? Have you been trying to cut back on less healthy foods? Are you starting to eat better and move more but having a hard time sticking with these changes? Old habits die hard. Changing your habits is a process that involves several stages. Sometimes it takes a while […]
Be the Change You Want to See
By Alexander Germanis An unfortunate human tendency is the desire to look for others to blame for every problem in the world. This becomes increasingly easy to do when that problem is negatively affecting us on a personal level. Perhaps that’s why it is so refreshing when someone is willing to take responsibility and make […]
Mind Game Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
By Kimberly Blaker An estimated 2.3 percent of adults have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), according to the National Institute of Mental Health. For many, the symptoms begin in childhood or adolescence. This anxiety disorder is a neurological malfunction that creates unrelenting, intrusive thoughts, and extreme anguish for those affected. Obsessions range from unbearable worries about […]
Winter Boredom Busters—Fun Ways to Keep Your Energy and Spirits High
By Kimberly Blaker Does being cooped up through the long winter months have you feeling down and lethargic? Staying physically and mentally active is essential to maintaining your energy and keeping your spirits high. So give the following boredom busters a try. Film festival. These are often held during the winter months at independent theaters, museums, […]
Total Shoulder Replacements Totally Change the Game—Swinging Into Full Mobility
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center Chronic joint pain has a way of slowly robbing us from the lifestyle we once loved. Imagine spending your whole life living an active lifestyle to find that suddenly, you can no longer do some of your favorite activities because of joint pain. It can be extremely frustrating, but […]
Indoor Veggie Gardening for Fun, Health & Sustainable Living
By Kimberly Blaker The move toward more sustainable living has gained traction in recent years with people looking to help the environment and their wallets. Gardening is a great hobby to support a more sustainable lifestyle. It’s fun, saves money on groceries, and helps you feel accomplished by eating something you grew. It also promotes healthy […]
I Hear You. “I Know What Keeps You Up at Night.”
By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC You might already work with a financial advisor. He or she might have rolled over your 401(k), sold you an annuity, or maybe set up a college savings plan for your children or grandchildren. I bet they make sure you get your statements on […]