Venous Insufficiency and Its Consequences
Submitted by Dr. Olson, Simply Vein Many dismiss the appearance of spider veins as a sign of aging. Maybe your mother had them. Maybe your legs feel heavy and fatigued but show no outward signs of the knotty tangles that protruded from your uncle’s calves. Perhaps your thighs and lower legs throb constantly, disrupting your […]
Experience Makes a Difference at Heartland—Moline
By Benjamin Goodin When choosing a center for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, experience makes a difference. You want to choose a team that not only has experience in their field, but also with your condition, such as cardiac, pulmonary, orthopedic or neurological care. Heartland Health Care Center—Moline has both expertise and experience and has […]
7 Ways to Help Hurricane Victims
Natural disasters come in multiple forms and can quickly devastate many lives in a matter of moments. While they all can cause nightmares for those affected, few are as powerful and destructive as hurricanes. That’s why, when hurricanes make landfall and wreak havoc, help is immediately needed and accepted by the people and communities impacted […]
The Pursuit of the Greater Good
By Lora Felger, Health Alliance I’ve come to the conclusion that pursuit of the greater good can require financial sacrifice, possibly some short-term pain, and definitely a little patience. Darn it. As I write this article, the Quad Cities is wading through a historic flood of the Mississippi River. Today in particular, the people of […]
Money Can’t Buy Due Diligence
By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC It’s the “new thing” and there are a dozen names for it: Sustainable Investing; Impact Investing; “Green” Investing; E.S.G. (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Investing; Ethical Investing…and the list goes on. They all boil down to seeking financial return while investing in companies that are […]
Bridging the Gap Between Nutrition, Fitness, and Healthcare
By Heather Kiddoo My name is Heather Kiddoo and I originally got into the fitness industry to help people get strong and “be healthy.” In 2015, when I purchased what was formerly CrossFit bond, my offerings to members were CrossFit and personal training. Through education and experience, I have since learned that I wasn’t providing […]
4 Reasons Walking is Powerful
I am in the business of nutrition and fitness. My business, Live Active 563, has a fully equipped fitness facility that houses no machines, but lots of weights, barbells, dumbbells, bikes, rowers, etc. You name it, we have it. We also have highly trained coaches that work with our members to give them the best […]
Take a Holistic Approach to Self-Care
While you aim to live a full, happy life, achieving it starts with protecting your most valuable asset: your health. Though the pace of life and other external variables can hinder you from putting your health first, self-care should not be ignored. Proactively taking care of your physical and mental health is one of the […]
Transforming the Aging Experience
Submitted by the Good Samaritan Society Good Samaritan Services@Home is part of a not-for-profit organization striving to transform the aging experience through the services and housing we provide for seniors. If someone is looking for some help around the house or assistance running errands, Services@Home may be exactly what they need. The Good Samaritan Society’s […]
DIAL Communities: Stronger, Healthier, Happier
By Alexander Germanis It has long been construed that once one reaches senior citizen status the best years of one’s life are somehow over. For decades, the rather depressing terms ‘declining years,’ ‘autumn,’ or even ‘winter years’ have been associated with retirement age. The residents and staff at Dial Retirement Communities have proven otherwise. Not […]