The Guide to Winter Wellness

A New Resolution By Alexander Germanis As we approach the end of one year and the start of a new, certain things are inevitable for many people: spending more time with family; shopping for and, subsequently, returning presents; stuffing oneself like a State Fair prize farm animal; and, consequently, making a New Year’s resolution […]
How Do Hearing Aids Work?

By Laura Schroeder, AuD The very first hearing aids were ear trumpets. Users would hold the small end of the trumpet to their ear and the shape of the trumpet would amplify whatever sound was at the large end. Electric hearing aids were invented in 1898, and since then all hearing aids have had the […]
Health by the Numbers

Muscle Atrophy By Alexander Germanis Just two months after turning 12, I was hit by a car at the close of the summer. Although I spent only a week in the hospital and another two to three weeks recuperating at home, the sharp drop in my physical strength was alarming. At the start […]
Navigating Life With Crohn’s and Colitis

Exploring Local Stories of Strength and Support Submitted by Mississippi Valley Endoscopy Center For millions of people living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, digestive health is a daily challenge. However, with the right care and support, managing these conditions becomes a little easier. Crohn’s disease and colitis, which fall under the umbrella of […]
What Are Some Safe Ways to Deal With Earwax?

By Alexandra Carmichael, AuD Earwax, also known as cerumen, is naturally produced in the ear canal. A certain amount of earwax is healthy and plays a very important role in protecting the ear canal from dust, bacteria, and other foreign substances. Without earwax you may be more prone to itchy/dry ear canals. Generally, our ears […]
Understanding & Managing Myofascial Pain

Do you have pain symptoms that include: Aching, throbbing, tight, or stiff muscle pain? Trigger points (small knots in your muscles that hurt when they are touched) Sore, tender muscles Weak muscles Reduced range of motion You may be experiencing myofascial pain. This type of pain is very common in the muscles of the […]
Staying Healthy This Cold and Flu Season

Simple Tips to Protect Yourself Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center As the leaves change color and temperatures drop, another season is upon us: cold and flu season. At Mississippi Valley Surgery Center, we’re dedicated to helping our community stay healthy throughout the year. From November to February, respiratory illnesses peak, making it […]
I Hear You.

I Know What Keeps You Up at Night. By Heidi Huiskamp Collins, 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 […]
Understanding & Managing Myofascial Pain

Do you have pain symptoms that include: Aching, throbbing, tight, or stiff muscle pain? Trigger points (small knots in your muscles that hurt when they are touched) Sore, tender muscles Weak muscles Reduced range of motion You may be experiencing myofascial pain. This type of pain is very common in the muscles of the […]
Is Social Media Bringing You Down?

When it comes to your social media feed, do you ever feel like you’re stuck in a bad place? Do you even dread opening up your feed sometimes because of all the negativity you might find there? Whatever happened to those funny memes, animal videos, positive interactions with friends and family, even informational DIYs and […]