Spend Wisely; Save Wisely
By Ruth Ahnen, Modern Woodmen A spending plan can help lower student debt while saving for the future. It all makes sense when Brittany’s parents talk about the importance of saving for her future. She just doesn’t see how it’s possible while living on her own and trying to pay off tens of thousands of […]
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 […]
A Spring in Your Step! How to Prevent Three Common Walking and Running Injuries
Submitted by Let’s Move Quad Cities Sunny and warmer Quad City days have brought out avid walkers and runners after our long winter, but don’t let your enthusiasm result in injury. “It’s inevitable that I start seeing patients with injuries, just as soon as the days warm up,” says Dr. Jessica Ellis, sports medicine physician, […]
Fresh from the Farm and Close to Home
Submitted by Health Alliance The concept of farm-to-table eating intrigues me. I’ve noticed the term showing up in the local, independent restaurants in Iowa and Nebraska. Farm-to-table means the food comes directly from the farm to your local restaurant without first going through a store, market, or distributor. A well-loved farm-to-table restaurant in Omaha has […]
Living in Faith
Submitted by Mary Huebbe, Marketing Director, Ridgecrest Village Ridgecrest Village is a community rich in faith. I see many kinds of faith demonstrated every day at Ridgecrest. Our residents have faith that we will be honest and always be there for them. Their family members have faith that we will take care of their loved […]
Is It Time to Make a Change in Your Loved One’s Living Situation?
Submitted by Country Manor The decision to move your aging parents out of the family home is a complex one—both emotionally and practically. It requires a delicate balancing act between your parents’ safety and their emotional stake in staying put. Helping your parents make the right decision requires care and planning. Key Questions to Ask […]