Retired Moline Athlete and Coach Believes in Lifelong Fitness “If You Don’t Use It, You Lose It”
Submitted by ORA Orthopedics Interest in sports reaches a fever pitch in August with the Olympic Games held in Rio de Janeiro and the John Deere Classic here in the Quad Cities. Staying strong is not only for the young, elite athlete. Just ask Mike Owens, 78, Moline. In a life spanning nearly eight decades, […]
Why Can I Hear People Speaking, but Not Understand What They Are Saying? What Can I Do?
By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D., Audiology Consultants You are not alone in this complaint. It is one that we hear frequently and can often be explained by common changes that happen in our hearing, especially as we age. Speech falls across many different frequencies. In English, our vowel sounds are in the low frequencies and the […]
Do I Need Life Insurance at My Age?
Submitted by Modern Woodmen Taylor Swift. Mariah Carey. Stevie Wonder. What do these people have in common (besides powerful lungs and a few Grammys on their shelves)? Despite their age differences, all three have a need for the protection life insurance provides. Whether you’re a Taylor, a Stevie, or someone in between, you have protection […]
Try Yoga to Soothe the Stress in Your Mind and the Tension in Your Body!
By Bertil Hjert Times are hard and they just seem to be getting harder! Every day, we hear more dire news about the economy, sinking stock prices, and mounting job losses. Everyone is worried that they will be the next victim. This stress can have damaging effects on your emotional and physical well being. Stress […]
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center For Quad-Cities patients who are facing an esophageal, pancreatic, or stomach cancer diagnosis, the process of getting answers to help them fight their disease just got a lot easier. That’s because the Mississippi Valley Endoscopy Center has invested in the latest advanced technology to diagnose and treat diseases in […]
Watermelon A Summer Favorite
Nothing says summer like a watermelon treat, but unlike many unhealthy options, this one is guilt-free and loaded with beneficial nutrients. For a long time, watermelon has been taken for granted as a sweet, tasty summertime fruit, made of sugar and water, and nothing more. Over the past years, nutritionists, medical professionals, scientists, and researchers […]
Connect with Your Children Outdoors this Summer
Do you have treasured childhood memories of spending time outdoors with your parents or grandparents? This summer, take the time to share this experience with your own children. Pack a lunch, put on some sunscreen and take them on your own hiking or fishing adventure. The time you spend outdoors with kids is where some […]
Back to Sports!
By Chrissy Watters, MS, RD, LDN, Hy-Vee It’s the height of summer but the start of fall sports practices are right around the corner. Success on the field starts in your kitchen! Fuel your athlete’s performance and endurance with these winning tips from your Hy-Vee registered dietitians. Power Up Eating breakfast builds stored carbohydrate in […]
Urgency or Emergency? How to Pick Where to Go for Medical Attention
When unexpected health mishaps arise, many people’s first reaction is to head to an emergency room. But when those illnesses and injuries aren’t true emergencies, not knowing the best option for care can end up costing both time and money. So how can you know where to go when medical attention is needed? Urgency or […]
Seniors Get a Taste of Real Living
Submitted by Healthy Cells Magazine Find out everything there is to know about life after retirement as Healthy Cells Magazine of the Quad Cities area hosts a tour of up to five local retirement communities to help seniors discover the joys and pleasures of new beginnings. “Out and about” in the Quad Cities area never […]