Life-Changing Motivation for Successful Weight Loss
Submitted by The Group, Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, P.C. Research indicates that 45 million Americans undertake a weight loss diet every year. These millions do so on their own, or by participating in one of thousands of weight loss programs, and they do so despite an oft-cited and nearly universal belief that 95 percent of […]
Cranberries More Than a Holiday Side Dish
By Benjamin Goodin The term “superfood” automatically evokes mental images of svelte fitness models drinking chartreuse-colored smoothies, clad in their form fitting athletic wear. As it turns out, I am right to recall the infomercials that put such images in my head — there is not a dietary or FDA guideline for what constitutes a […]
Giving and Showing Thanks
By Monte Schwartz, Transition Specialist, LivWell Seniors, LLC Thanksgiving. Besides all of the turkey, football, and, yes, great deals at the mall, it is also a time when most people take a few moments to reflect on their many blessings. Sadly, while the eating, sporting events, and shopping continue pretty much year round in some […]
Counting the Days While My Mind Slips Away
Book Review by The Bookworm Sez | You have a job, go to work, and there are things you expect for it. A paycheck, first of all; that’s the big one. You might expect a job title, too, maybe a company car, and you expect regular hours. But, as in Counting the Days While My […]
Advocating for Our Elders
By Patrick Harness, Health Alliance When I was a youngster, I remember having a hard time paying attention to anything for very long. Thankfully, that’s all behind me now, but sometimes these childhood lapses made it appear like I was misbehaving or being disobedient. That was not the case of course. For instance, I had […]
I Have Hearing Loss I’d Wake up if My Smoke Alarm Went off in the Night… Right
By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D., Audiology Consultants Fire safety with hearing loss is an important topic, but it is one that few people think about. Most individuals who wear hearing aids feel pretty confident they’d hear their smoke alarm during the day when they have their hearing aids in, but what about while they’re sleeping? Since […]
7 Kombucha Health Benefits
Known as the “Immortal Health Elixir” by the Chinese and originating in the Far East around 2,000 years ago, kombucha is a beverage with tremendous health benefits. Kombucha is a fermented beverage of black tea and sugar (from various sources including cane sugar, fruit, or honey) that’s used as a functional food. It contains a […]
Orthopaedic Specialitst, Reinvesting and Expanding to Create the Best Orthopaedic Experience in the Area
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists Specialists in orthopaedic medicine and surgery can do amazing things to help people feel brand new. That’s because breakthroughs in surgical techniques, equipment, and facilities continue to advance the field. Orthopaedic Specialists (OS), located at 3385 Dexter Court in Davenport, is more than keeping pace with advancements — they are leaders […]
Get More Out of Life 10 Ways to Use Life Insurance
Submitted by Modern Woodmen Life insurance is there for your family when the unexpected happens, but it can also do more. Here are some common ways — and a few ways that are more unexpected — to get the most from your life insurance protection. Ask yourself the following questions to see what uses may […]
Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Cancer: Connected?
By Jeffrey Bassman, DDS, PC, Center for Headaches, Sleep & TMJ Disorders Is there a connection between the incidence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) or sleep disorder breathing (SDB,) and the prevalence of cancer? Can cancer lead to many of the symptoms of sleep apnea? Can sleep apnea predispose one to cancer, or are both […]