Cerumen Removal: Why We Do What We Do
By Laura Mergen, Au.D., CCC-A, Audiology Consultants Under normal circumstances, wax and dead skin is naturally removed from ear canals through everyday movement of the head and jaw and through the growth of the skin lining the ear canal. Unfortunately, wearing hearing aids can disrupt how the ear cleans itself, leading to occluding and impacted […]
Planning Pays in Retirement
By Ruth Ahnen, Modern Woodmen Michael doesn’t see himself living on the beach when he retires, but he’d like to vacation there with his wife. He worries he isn’t saving enough in the 401(k) account he has at work, but he isn’t sure what more he can manage with two kids, a mortgage, and credit […]
Cesarean (“Hangover” and “Front Butt”) Scar Correction
Submitted by Diamond Medical Spa and Vein Statistically, except for when driving a car, the most dangerous time of a woman life is when she is pregnant. A major factor in the risk profile of pregnant woman is the additional risk of cesarean delivery. In the United States Cesarean sections (C/S) are performed for 30 […]
Pumpkins Minus Spice More Than Just a Flavoring
By Benjamin Goodin If you’ve ever watched your jack-o’-lanterns slowly deflate into a soupy mess on your front stoop, you’ve probably wondered what use they could be put to in the time between them being used as a one-night decoration and when most of them disappear into holiday pastries. Other than looking festive on hay […]
Surround Yourself With Love
Submitted by Ridgecrest Village When I look around me each day, I realize that I have been given an opportunity that not many people get in their lifetime. I am surrounded by people that God has gifted in so many ways. There are people that have served their community as teachers, doctors, lawyers, and some […]
Doing More With Less The Story of Allen Sugar
By John Marchioro, Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation (DHS-DRS) Allen Sugar is a man of many talents and interests. He loves to cook, read and has been a fan of chess his whole life. A dedicated and devoted husband and self-employed business man, Allen seems like he has it all. But it’s […]
It’s That Time Again
Submitted by Health Alliance Medicare There are a lot of reminders for folks to check their smoke detector batteries when daylight saving time is over. It does make sense to tie that chore to something that occurs on a regular basis (why not Valentine’s Day?), but I almost always forget to do it. It seems […]
Dr. Ryan Pokorney Brings Fellowship-Trained Expertise in Total Joint Revisions and Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery to the Quad C
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists The hip bone’s connected to the backbone. The backbone’s connected to the neck bone. The neck bone’s connected to the head bone, and they’re all connected by joints. A joint is the connection made between bones in the body. They are constructed to allow for different degrees and types of movement, […]
Great Chance for Recovery
By ORA Orthopedics For WQAD-TV’s Chief Meteorologist, James Zahara, weather is a contact sport. “I have always loved weather… it’s exciting! Ever since I was a little kid, weather fascinated me, and it still does.” But for the man who’s on his feet most of his work day, dashing from one weathercast to another for […]
Summer Memories
By Patrick Harness It’s been quite a summer hasn’t it? We’ve faced state budget issues, unreliable weather, and rising prices every time we turn around. By the way, when will we be done with the ragweed pollen? There seems to be a never-ending parade of things to worry about, and I’m worn out. This summer […]