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Ask the Audiologist

By Heather Sandy, MA, CCC-A,  Audiology Consultants Q: What can I do at home to troubleshoot hearing aid problems? A: Proper care of your hearing aids can prevent many common problems. While we are always happy to help you in our office with the cleaning and care of your hearing aids, there are several things […]

Small Changes = A Big Impact on Personal Health

Submitted by Good Samaritan Society Services@Home Wellness doesn’t have to mean hours of sweaty workouts.You may not have the time or resources to go to the gym, attend a class, or buy equipment to exercise at home. You can still improve your wellbeing. Here are six simple ways to incorporate fitness into your daily life. […]

Your Bridge from Hospital to Home

At Manor Care Utica Ridge, our primary focus is caring for patients with complex recovery and rehabilitation needs in a homelike setting. Located on Commerce Boulevard in Davenport, Iowa, Manor Care Utica Ridge provides individualized post-hospital skilled nursing care in a comfortable environment. Our clinical and therapy teams are experienced in providing specialized care focused […]

Weight Loss and Wellness 101

By Lynette Pritchard, VIM Today The year began, and we all started out with good intentions for weight loss and trying to get healthy. If you may have slipped, it’s not too late to get back on track! Any time is the perfect time to spring into renewal, and it doesn’t take long to start […]

Facial Development with a Flexible Fit

By Brian Prudent, DMD,  MyoTech Integrative Health Center In this month’s issue we will talk about the ALF appliance. Advanced Lightwire Functionals (ALF) is a very light, flexible wire that fits behind the teeth and stimulates proper tongue function. ALF also describes the goals of the treatment: Airway management, Lingual posture control, Facial growth guidance. […]

Understand the Benefits of a Surgery Center Experience

Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center There was a time when virtually all surgical procedures were performed in hospitals. It was not uncommon to wait weeks for an appointment, and patients often spent several days in recovery. Thanks to medical advancements, today’s procedures, ranging from tonsillectomies and ear tubes to hip and knee replacements, are […]

A Guide to Choosing the Best Level of Care for Your Loved One

Submitted by Bettendorf Health Care Center For many of us, there comes a time when we’re faced with assisting a loved one who needs our help. Whether it’s an elderly parent or a family member that simply can’t go it alone anymore, our job is to assist with making those tough decisions. When the idea […]

Return From Vacation Without the Extra Weight

By Taylor Streitmatter, Nutritionist, Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialists, The Group You’ve waited all year for vacation time! Finally, a time to indulge in a week of freedom from the workplace, running the kids around, and most of all… from that diet you’ve been trying so hard to stick to. Most would tell you when they […]

Seniors Get a Taste of Real Living

Submitted by Healthy Cells Magazine Find out everything there is to know about life after retirement as Healthy Cells Magazine of the Quad Cities Area hosts a tour of up to five local retirement communities to help seniors discover the joys and pleasures of new beginnings. “Out and about” in the Quad Cities area never […]