More Excuses to Eat Chocolate
By Benjamin Goodin Exempting a few people who have chocolate allergies, therefore a legitimate explanation, I’ve only met one human being who actively dislikes chocolate. I’ve met a few other sub-humans who don’t really care much for it, but even they can be seduced into eating it in the right forms. It seems an almost […]
Genesis Imaging Centers Exceptional Care On Your Side of the Bridge
Discover the Benefits of Quality, Convenient Care Busy schedules and long to-do lists keep us running at high speed. When it’s time to schedule your annual mammogram, you add one more thing to your growing list. You know it’s important to stay on top of your health, but you don’t have time to run across […]
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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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 […]
Warning: Do You Need To Attend Laughter University?
Submitted by Cut the Clutter Company, LLC™ and Aging in Place With Grace I thought I had heard of everything, but Laughter University? Seriously? Yes, it is real. The full title is Laughter Online University (laughteronlineuniversity.com) and it is a fascinating web site. I have never doubted the contribution laughter makes to our psychological well-being, […]
Promises, Promises . . .
By Monte Schwartz, Transition Specialist, LivWell Seniors, LLC …meaning those promises we make to ourselves this time each year, otherwise known as New Year’s Resolutions. Let’s see what I’ve got on my list: clean out the garage (that’s been there for a while) and get in better shape (at least lose pounds gained over the […]