Is Fear Stopping You From Living Your Best Life?
By Gwen Tombergs, LivWell Seniors Fear. It’s gripping. It can make your heart race. It can stop you from making good decisions and even great decisions. But sometimes when fear of the unknown or fear of change happens, we become that six-year-old that thinks there are monsters in our closet that are going to get […]
Keeping Your Gut in Check—The difference between a healthy and unhealthy gut…and how to address issues.
Written by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center Abdominal pain. Diarrhea. Constipation. While it may be uncomfortable to talk about, digestive system diseases are very common. With an estimated 70 million people in the U.S. suffering from digestive disease each day, it’s important to know the signs of a healthy gut versus unhealthy gut—and what to do […]
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 […]
5 Simple, Natural Ways to Boost Immunity
Your body’s immune system protects against illness and infection, fighting off threats before you even know there’s a problem. Even though your immune system usually does its job automatically, you can give it a boost with habits that promote wellness and support immunity. Eat healthy fruits and vegetables. Although you may not be aware they […]
Reduce Your Risk of Falling by Taking These Simple Steps
A fall can result in unwanted outcomes, including injury, loss of independence, and a decreased ability to do the things that are most important to you or a loved one. Each year, 3 million older adults are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. Even falls that don’t lead to injury can provoke a fear […]
Are You Parenting Your Parents? PART 2
Submitted by LivWell Cares David Iglehart started his career at the University of Iowa, graduating from the College of Dentistry in 1983. David completed a hospital dentistry residency at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and practiced family dentistry in Davenport for 30 years. After his retirement, he began his second career teaching prosthodontics as […]
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 […]
How To Help Manage Pet Separation Anxiety
For more than a year, working from home and keeping social circles small due to COVID-19 has meant people have been able to spend more time with their pets. However, as more Americans are vaccinated and restrictions loosen across the country, it’s likely many are spending less time at home with their pets. As a […]
Managing Post-COVID Syndrome
Submitted by Quad Cities Ketamine Clinic In some people who recover from COVID-19, lingering health problems can continue for many weeks after the virus is gone. There are many terms for these conditions, such as post-COVID syndrome, long-COVID or long-term COVID, however many of these people are now collectively known as long-haulers. In the studies […]
When Is the Right Time for Elective Surgery? Five tips for choosing the right time and place for surgery during the pandemic.
While we know the outcomes of a successful elective surgery are positive—greater mobility, less pain, ease in everyday tasks—it’s no secret there are some perceived hassles that come with having a procedure and the recovery that follows, especially amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The good news is you have the power to make choices that alleviate […]