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 […]
Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial Small Businesses Planning for Today and Tomorrow
Chances are, you or someone you know owns a chiropractic, dental or tax-service practice, or someone who owns an auto body shop, bar and grill, lawn care service, or something similar. Maybe you or a family member owns a farm. More than 99 percent of all U.S. businesses are considered small businesses according to the […]
The Bells Ring Again for QC Handbell Player After Successful Shoulder Surgery
Submitted by ORA Orthopedics For more than three decades, Don Wood, 58, East Moline, has practiced the art of playing his beloved handbells in churches and concerts throughout the Quad City area. “I love making music, and the handbells are such relaxing instruments to play, especially when working together with a great handbell choir,” he […]
Hearing Health Q & A
By Emily Steffel, Au.D., CCC-A, Audiology Consultants Q: My doctor is recommending I have my hearing tested. What can I expect from the experience? A: Have no fear; we endeavor to make the process as painless and stress-free as possible. If your doctor is recommending a hearing test, often he or she will send a […]
Check Your Feet for Signs of Cancer
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Agape Love
Ridgecrest Village
Modern Hunter Gatherers
TUCSON, Ariz. — In a remote area of north-central Tanzania, men leave their huts on foot, armed with bows and poison-tipped arrows, to hunt for their next meal. Dinner could come in the form of a small bird, a towering giraffe, or something in between. Meanwhile, women gather tubers, berries, and other fruits. This is […]
Kicking It With Duane! QC Taekwondo Master Back After Two New Hips
Submitted by ORA Orthopedics In the Quad Cities martial arts community, Duane Spellious, Moline, IL, stands strong among the best. The 7th degree Master has 35 years of training and teaching thousands of students under his black belt. Now he vows his two new hip replacements in the span of eight weeks aren’t going to […]
What Are You Doing to Reduce Your Risk for Decay?
Pleasant Valley Dentistry