Colon Cancer Screening Saves Lives
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center Cory Jorgensen is the type of man who has a lot in common with other people. Like many of us, he enjoys the outdoors and spending quality time with his family. He also has something else in common with hundreds of thousands of people across our country — colorectal […]
Is Hand Pain or Numbness Keeping You up at Night?
Submitted by Orthopedic Specialists People who suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome often experience worse symptoms following sustained gripping activities, such as driving a car or holding a book or a newspaper. The most common complaint (when talking to patients) is waking at night with numbness and tingling or pain in one or both hands. This […]
Hearing Health Q & A By Emily Steffel, Au.D., CCC-A
By Emily Steffel, Au.D., CCC-A Q: What is new in hearing aids lately? A: There are several new developments in hearing aids: rechargeability, “made for iPhone” technology, new noise-reduction strategies, and a new strategy for helping severe to profound hearing loss. Rechargeabilty has evolved over the years and is available from both Phonak and Signia/Siemens. […]
Avocados 101 Picked, Peeled and Prepped to Perfection!
Submitted by Kim Denman, RD, LD, Hy-Vee, Bettendorf, IA Avocados are becoming a must-have to pick up in the produce department because of their versatility and variety of powerful nutrients. Between their healthy monounsaturated fats that can improve heart health, the fiber that may lower cholesterol, and folate’s ability to improve brain health and prevent […]
Tai Chi and Your Health A Modern Take on an Ancient Practice
You may have seen the flowing postures and gentle movements of tai chi and wondered what it’s all about. Tai chi is an ancient mind and body practice. While more research is needed, studies suggest that it may have many health benefits. Tai chi is sometimes referred to as “moving meditation.” There are many types […]
When Getting Arrested Becomes An Opportunity To Heal
Getting arrested isn’t something most people think of as a positive experience. For Leslie Caldwell, however, getting pulled over while under the influence of alcohol changed the course of her life. This wasn’t Caldwell’s first time driving under the influence (DUI), and it wasn’t her first time being caught. She had four prior offenses; the […]
Stop the Spread of Superbugs
For nearly a century, bacteria-fighting drugs known as antibiotics have helped to control and destroy many of the harmful bacteria that can make us sick. In recent decades, antibiotics have been losing their punch against some types of bacteria. In fact, certain bacteria are now unbeatable with today’s medicines. Sadly, the way we’ve been using […]
Millennial Parents Struggle with High Cost of Living
For many young adults, heavy debt and lower-paying jobs lead to a delay in traditional life goals, like buying homes and starting families. However, research suggests that millennials’ financial worries are adding up to more than stress and disappointment, particularly once they become parents. Two in five young parents rate their financial health as unsatisfactory […]
QC Retired Police Chief and Champion Shooter On Target After Four Successful Knee and Wrist Surgeries
Submitted by ORA Orthopedics After nearly three decades in law enforcement, when 66-year old Mark Schumacher, Port Byron, IL, eyes a target, it’s as good as a bullseye. We’re not just talking about his expert handling of weaponry in training, sport, or competitive target shooting, but the laser focus he brings to overcoming knee and […]
How Do You Know You’re Getting Older?
By Patrick Harness, Health Alliance When I started working in the Medicare department, I was ignorant about Medicare and insurance of any kind. It seemed like a growth industry, and I was blessed with seven family members over the age of 75. 15 year later, I have a much more personal interest in the subject. […]