Communication Sci-fi to Wi-Fi
By Jonathon Davis, Health Alliance From the first time I saw a character on TV reach into their pocket and pull out a small device to connect with someone miles above, orbiting the planet, I’ve been fascinated with high-tech communication. Not too long ago, cellphones were the size of a small bag (and very impractical), […]
What It Means to Make a New Year’s Resolution
Submitted by LivWell Seniors A new year’s resolution. We make them, we break them, and we underestimate them. The new year offers us a new opportunity, a chance for a clean slate; but oftentimes the assurances we give ourselves seldom make it to the final goal. How can we understand what it means to make […]
Provides Compassionate Advocacy & Resources for Every Senior
The COVID crisis has brought unprecedented turmoil to the country over the past 9 months, and while this virus has affected everyone in one way or another, one population that has been hardest hit is the low-income senior population in our community. Without financial resources to pay for their care as they age, options for […]
Health Benefits of Cranberries
Cranberries may be tangy and delicious, but don’t believe they are just a pretty plant. Cranberries are loaded with health benefits that stretch through the whole human body, and researchers are certain that the extent of their benefits are growing as more and more research is conducted. Cranberries were recognized by the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines […]
Fabulous Flavonoids
A couple of years ago, I found a medical article and read for the first time that people with a diet high in flavonoids have a 20 percent decrease in cardio-vascular and stroke risk. Flavonoids are one type of polyphenol which generally are anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-viral, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, as well as cardio and neuro protective. […]
“What the Heck Is an Annuity?”
By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC I get clients come in every week telling me, “I have an investment, but I don’t really know what it is. My advisor told me that it was a guarantee that I can’t outlive my money or something like a pension.” What they’re describing […]
The Rewards of Working at Overlook Village
The Quad Cities has long been a community where people live out the milestones of their lives. A great many of our Quad Citizens are born here, have childhoods here, go to school here, get married here, have kids here, nurture homes and pursue careers here, and, eventually, retire here. At every stage of life […]
Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
As a parent or other caregiver, you can do a lot to help your child reach and maintain a healthy weight. Staying active and consuming healthy foods and beverages are important for your child’s well-being. You can take an active role in helping your child—and your whole family—learn habits that may improve health. How can […]
Improve Heart Health With Daily Nutrition
From a Refrigerator Staple Add 100 percent orange juice to family recipes and routines. Taking care of your heart requires a commitment to the right routines and smart decisions, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. Simple ingredients already in your kitchen may offer powerful protection to keep your heart healthy. For example, more than […]
Masks, Hearing, and Hearing Aids—Oh My! How Facemasks Can Reduce Communication.
By Kevin Kock, AuD, Audiology Consultants Since the start of COVID, many patients and families have been saying the same thing: “I cannot understand you with that mask on!” As a licensed audiologist, my response is that masks cover up visual cues (i.e. reading lips or facial expressions) that some people rely on. Not only […]