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Restore the Proper Flow Carpal Tunnel Release
By Alexander Germanis When watering the lawn or washing the car, the second the water ceases to flow, the culprit is usually the same:

Health by the Numbers Calories
Printed on nearly every package of food, on almost every bottle or can of beverage, and on menus in countless restaurants are the nutritional facts

Water is Life
By Alexander Germanis Recently gracing movie theaters was the sci-fi epic known as Dune. On the titular desert planet, the battle rages for control over

Stopping the Cascade of Pain
By Alexander Germanis In any ecosystem, there is a delicate balance necessary to maintain the proper balance. When one species dies off, it can

Saving for College in 529 College Savings Plans
By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC According to www.collegetuitioncompare.com, the average tuition for the 2023-2024 school year at public

5 Steps to Grill Vegetables
Burgers, brats, steak, chicken, pork chops ,and all the flavors of fresh meat get all the love on the grill, but a well-rounded meal calls

Fun Summer Days Eating Better, Getting Active
School’s out. Things are slow at work. And the warmer weather brings lots of new opportunities to improve your health: plenty of fresh, local produce

Understanding Cervical Dystonia Symptoms and Treatment
Submitted by Vitality Physical Medicine Cervical Dystonia is a painful neurological condition that causes an abnormal position or posture of the neck and shoulder

Getting Ahead of Your Health
How ENT Specialists Can Help You Sleep Better, Hear Better, and Solve Sinus Problems … For Good! Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center

3 Expert Tips to Fight the 3pm Slump
Do you struggle to stay focused and alert in the afternoon? The 3pm slump is very real and hard to avoid! Many people feel their

How Many Is Too Many?
When Drinking Becomes a Problem For some people, a glass of wine, a beer, or a cocktail is an occasional treat. Others struggle to stop

May is Better Hearing Month: Have You Had Your Hearing Checked Lately?
Preparing for a Comprehensive Audiological Evaluation: A Patient’s Guide By Shelby Garrison, AuD A comprehensive audiological evaluation is a crucial step in understanding

It Pays to Get Your IRA Beneficiary Right
By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC According to a December 2023 article in the New York Times, there is

Bringing the Garden With You
Submitted by Friendship Manor Gardening is a wonderfully relaxing and mood-boosting activity—and is one of the things residents miss most when moving into a

Trouble With Touch? Feeling Your World
Your senses let you experience the world. Sight, sound, hearing, or even smell may be the first sense to spring to mind. But don’t forget

What the Heck Is the Saver’s Credit?
By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC Formally known as the Retirement Savings Contribution Credit, the “saver’s credit” is a

How to Help Your Loved One Feel at Home
Submitted by Friendship Manor Selecting care for a loved one experiencing memory loss can come with challenges, but there are ways to navigate this transition

Stop the Spread of Germs
HOW HEALTHCARE SAFETY PRACTICES EVOLVED IN A POST-COVID WORLD Submitted by Mississippi Valley Endoscopy Center There have been many long-lasting impacts of the COVID-19