Easing the Way of the Sandwich Generation
Submitted by LivWell Seniors “Sometimes asking for help is the most meaningful example of self-reliance.”— Unknown At LivWell Seniors, we recently received a phone call from an adult son. His parents live in the Quad Cities area, and even though he lives a couple hours away, he is one of the closest and most involved […]
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 […]
Moisture Affecting Your Hearing Aid?
By Laura Mergen, Au.D., CCC-A, Clinical Audiologist Question: I sweat a lot. Is it safe for me to wear hearing aids? Won’t the moisture get in and destroy the electronics? Answer: You’re right! Just like with any electronic device, moisture is bad for your hearing aids if it gets inside. There are two things we […]
ORA QC Dental Hygienist All Smiles After Successful Spine Surgery
Submitted by ORA Orthopedics Forty-five year old Hillary Karben of Bettendorf is grateful to be up and walking again this summer. She’s looking forward to her career, favorite family activities, and gym workouts thanks to emergency back surgery. “I have no idea what happened,” recalls Hillary. “In December, I woke up with back pain and […]
Aging American Workers Fight Discrimination
Submitted by Diamond Medical Spa and Vein The number of cosmetic procedures and surgeries continue to increase year after year with the advancing age of Americans due to societal pressures to stay “Forever Young,” as Rod Stewart sang. Partially fueling the desire to remain youthful is the increased awareness of safer, less costly, minimally invasive […]