Coping With Hot Flashes and Other Menopausal Symptoms
Submitted by Advanced Women’s Healthcare The years leading up to menopause, which is defined as going 12 consecutive months without a period, is a natural stage of life and affects every woman differently. The average age of menopause is 51. That means that almost half of all women have their last period and reach menopause […]
Holiday Tips for Healthy Teeth
Submitted by Pediatric Smiles of Bloomington Halloween marks the beginning of a two-month onslaught of sugary foods and drinks. In addition, the holiday season often means a change in routines and increased travel, which makes it challenging to keep up with good dental habits. To avoid starting off the New Year with a mouth full […]
Vampirism in Early Psychiatric Literature
By Luke Dalfiume, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Co-Owner of John R. Day & Associates, Christian Psychological Associates During my earlier career as a professor, I taught Abnormal Psychology. For one class period each semester, I would give a lecture about some fringe areas of psychopathology not covered in the current diagnostic criteria: those who consider […]
Family Taking Care of Family
By Alexander Germanis It has long been philosophized as to what exactly constitutes a home. It is not simply a place where one sleeps and keeps one’s possessions, for it is far more than that. Instead, a home is as much a feeling as it is a location. It is a place of family, of […]
Menopause Is a Journey
Submitted by Advanced Women’s Healthcare Going through menopause is a little like driving on an unfamiliar, twisting road with an unclear destination. You may not be sure of all that is happening, where you are going, or what’s coming next. In fact, you won’t realize you have reached your destination (menopause) until you are past […]
Fighting Obstructive Sleep Apnea
By Alexander Germanis We spend a third of our lives sleeping. In fact, we engage in sleep more than we engage in any other single activity. So, it is safe to say sleep serves an extremely vital role in our health — physical, mental, and emotional. Unfortunately, there are several sleep disorders that can reduce […]
Common Skin Conditions
Submitted by Doug Leone, MD, and Adrienne Schupbach, MD, Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Institute Did you know that your skin is the largest organ of your body? It is, in terms of both weight —between six and nine pounds — and surface area — about two square yards. Your skin separates the inside of your […]
Advocate BroMenn Health & Fitness Center Your PRESCRIPTION for Better Health
By Becky Wiese The Advocate BroMenn Health & Fitness Center is not just another gym. Far from it. Instead of focusing solely on how many reps or miles or laps you can do, the goal is to provide a comprehensive approach to health and wellness with consistent guidance to people at all levels of fitness. […]
Heel Pain is a Pain in the…
By Melissa J. Lockwood, DPM, Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates, P.C. Have you ever woken up and stepped out of bed to a sharp, burning pain in your heels? Well you are not alone. Heel pain is one of the most common problems I see in my office. The good news for you? It is […]
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
By Dele Ogunleye, M.D., Advanced Women’s Healthcare Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in women of reproductive age that is caused by an abnormal balance of hormones produced by the ovaries. This abnormal balance of hormones is both a cause and effect of an interplay of different changes in the body which leads to […]