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 […]
Learning from Our Elders
By Monte Schwartz, LivWell Seniors, LLC Sadly, there are many people in our lives that we take for granted, including the people we love the most and who are the closest to us. For too many of us, this includes elderly loved ones. In spite of some lip service to the contrary, our culture as […]
Texting Neck
Submitted by Mindful Ease Chiropractic Have you ever thought about the way you hold yourself when you’re texting or using your smartphone? Most people adopt a hunched over position—shoulders slumped and rounded; upper back hunched; and neck jutted forward, holding the head out in front of the body. While this posture is okay for a […]
Top 5 Reasons to Shop at a Farmers Market
As summer quickly approaches, we transition into a season of picnics, parties, grilled food, and fresh salads. Before you head to the grocery store to buy ingredients for your next summer meal, consider supporting your community by purchasing produce from your local farmers market. Farmers markets provide a great opportunity to get outside and savor […]
Disabilities Don’t Limit Kurt P. White
By Dave Tompkins Despite being born without a right arm and having a three-fingered hand on a partial left arm, scoliosis, and a short leg, don’t call Kurt P. White disabled. He has played golf since he was 10 and even placed in the National Amputee Golf Tournament. He also bowls, shoots pool, hunts with […]
Don’t Let “The Silent Killer” Cut Life Short
By David Heitz High blood pressure, also known as “The Silent Killer,” is not to be trifled with. Last month was National High Blood Pressure Awareness Month. The good news is that medication, along with diet and exercise, can make hypertension a manageable condition for the 70 million Americans living with it (about one in […]
Serve Your Flock Safe Eggs
Purchasing a dozen eggs offers nearly unlimited preparation possibilities. Enjoying any egg dish, however, starts with these four tips for purchasing safe eggs: Safety Tips to Protect Your Flock Once purchased, it’s also important to follow these safe food-handling practices to ensure egg safety and quality: Keep eggs in the coldest part of the refrigerator, […]
Quad City Doctor’s Orders: 4 Reasons He Rides (and Why Your Should, Too!)
Submitted by Let’s Move Quad Cities If you bicycled as a kid, but your bike is gathering dust in the garage, it’s time to give the sport another chance. Moline physician, Dr. Mark Stewart, ORA Orthopedics, who now cycles with his teenage son, Evan, has enjoyed a revived interest in a sport that has brought […]
Pilot Gets Cleared for Takeoff After Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center Excellent vision isn’t something Robert Jones just hopes for—he depends on it for his livelihood. That’s because Robert Jones of Bettendorf, Iowa is a commercial pilot. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires Robert to demonstrate 20/20 vision with glasses or contacts. So when his doctor told him that he […]
Beware of Bad Breath
At one time or another, everyone has had bad breath, which can be embarrassing. Perhaps you have been in the presence of someone with foul breath and were desperate to end the conversation. Either way, it can be a problem. Bad breath is also called halitosis. Periodically bad breath occurs or can be more prominent […]