Ch-ch-cha-Chia!
By Benjamin Goodin The last time you thought about Chia, it was probably because an infomercial got a cute, catchy tune wedged into your mind and encouraged you to slather novelty terra cotta farm animals with a green paste. Although you may have owned a Chia Pet in the 80s or 90s, or perhaps received […]
UT Softball Player Swinging for Her Career
Submitted by ORA Orthopedics Summer in the QC means the ball diamonds are in full swing, and along with seasonal play comes the prospect of injuries for both weekend and elite athletes. One such career player is Samantha Miner, Silvis, IL, a recent UT Panther graduate who is back at bat this summer after an […]
Alzheimer’s Disease Where We Are and Where We Are Headed
By Monte Schwartz, Transition Specialist, LivWell Seniors, LLC As a society and as individuals, we’re beginning to know the ravages and costs of Alzheimer’s all too well. The costs of care keep getting higher and are expected to skyrocket. The toll on families and relationships is even more tragic. Last month, the Alzheimer’s Association hosted […]
Many Americans Afraid to Perform CPR
By American Heart Association News Only half of Americans can be counted on to perform CPR in an emergency, a new survey finds. Even more – 61 percent – worry they could unintentionally injure the victim. It’s a concern highest among minorities: 70 percent of African Americans, 67 percent of Asians, and 64 percent of […]
Benefits of Prayer
By Karen McCoy, Marketing Consultant, Ridgecrest Village Over half of Americans believe that prayer is an important part of daily life. They say that even some atheists and religiously unaffiliated individuals admit that they sometimes pray. People have probably been praying for as long as we have been able to contemplate our existence. Research suggests […]
Helping Your Family Find the Right Balance of Care
Caring for a parent or older loved one can be a rewarding and at times exhausting job. Giving back to a parent, friend or loved one that provided for you in the past is an amazing way to show your gratitude. Without realizing it, many have taken on the role of informal caregiver. They start […]
Serve Your Flock Safe Eggs
Purchasing a dozen eggs offers nearly unlimited preparation possibilities. Enjoying any egg dish, however, starts with these four tips for purchasing safe eggs: Always purchase eggs from a refrigerated case. Open the carton and make sure there are no visible cracks or leaking eggs. Check the short end of the carton for the date the […]
Hearing Loss and Emotions
By Ellen Verlo, M.A., CCC-A, Audiology Consultants You finally did it. You got a hearing test. You have permanent hearing loss. Your family has been nagging you for a while that you don’t hear well. “Get a hearing aid,” they say. You feel you can hear ok. If people would just slow down and speak […]
What is Crohn’s Disease? Part II of II
Crohn’s disease is a disease that causes inflammation, or swelling, and irritation of any part of the digestive tract. In this part of the series, we will discuss the complications and possible treatments for Crohn’s disease. Complications The most common complication of Crohn’s disease is an intestinal blockage caused by thickening of the intestinal wall […]
Local Gastroenterologist Encourages Early Screenings to Combat This Highly Preventable Cancer
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Endoscopy Center What’s the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States? Despite high-profile public awareness campaigns, as well as multiple resources available from healthcare professionals and online, many of us don’t know the correct response to this question. The answer is colorectal cancer, or cancer of the colon […]